When I Hear Music – Debbie Deb

The original 12″ version of When I Hear Music by Debbie Deb

Debbie Deb Biography

Debbie Deb, born Deborah Claire Wesoff-Kowalski, blazed through the 1980s Miami freestyle scene with electrifying anthems like “When I Hear Music” and “Lookout Weekend.” Discovered by producer Tony “Pretty Tony” Butler while still in her teens, she quickly became recognized for her energetic vocal style layered over those signature, synth-driven rhythms. Though label disputes and personal challenges slowed her career, Debbie Deb’s influence remains palpable in dance clubs and on freestyle compilations. She continues to appear at revival concerts, reminding audiences why her classic hits still pack dance floors decades later.