Eric Roberson (born September 25, 1976) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter from Rahway, New Jersey, United States. He is sometimes referred to simply as Erro. Roberson started his journey as a high school actor, landing prominent roles in "The Tap dance Kid", Grease", and "Anything Goes". In 1990, he won "Mr. Black teen Universe, winning a scholarship to Howard University in Washington, DC. His first single, "The Moon", was released through Warner Bros. records in 1994. Roberson recorded an album for that label, which remained unreleased. He subsequently returned to Howard University to complete his studies in Musical Theatre. After performing in a number of musicals and plays, he landed a songwriting deal through the EMI label, and went on to collaborate with Philadelphia-based artists such as Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, and most extensively, DJ Jazzy Jeff. As a member of Jeff's A Touch Of Jazz production company, Roberson made contributions to Jeff's debut album, The Magnificent in 2002. He continues songwriting work as well as releasing his own material through his Blue Erro Soul imprint. He also appeared on DJ Spinna's Intergalactic Soul LP in 2006.
[edit] Studio albums
| Year |
Album |
Peak chart positions |
Certifications |
| U.S. |
U.S. R&B |
| 2001 |
The Esoteric Movement
- Released: June 15, 2001
- Label: P-Vine
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| 2003 |
The Vault, Vol. 1
- Released: July 1, 2003
- Label: Blue Erro Soul
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| 2005 |
The Appetizer
- Released: November 7, 2005
- Label: Blue Erro Soul
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| 2007 |
...Left
- Released: February 27, 2007
- Label: Blue Erro Soul
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| 2009 |
Music Fan First
- Released: August 25, 2009
- Label: Blue Erro Soul
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| 2011 |
Mister Nice Guy
- Released: November 8, 2011
- Label: Blue Erro Soul/Purpose Music/Entertainment One(US), Dome Records(UK)
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98 |
14 |
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[edit] Live albums
[edit] Selected discography
- 112 - Room 112 (1998) "Funny Feelings" (writer)
- Wild Wild West (1999) Tra-Knox "Lucky Day" (writer), Kel Spencer featuring Richie Sambora "I'm Wanted" (background vocals), Neutral "Chocolate Form" (writer)
- Jill Scott - Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 (2000) "Getting In The Way" (background vocals)
- Musiq Soulchild - Aijuswanaseing (2000) "Mary Go Round" (writer, vocal arrangements)
- Case - Open Letter (2001) "Driving" (writer, background vocals), "Love Of My Life" (writer)
- Vivian Green - A Love Story (2002) "What Is Love?" (writer, background vocals), "Emotional Rollercoaster" (writer, background vocals), "Ain't Nothing But Love" (writer, background vocals)
- Musiq Soulchild - Juslisen (2002) "Previouscats" (writer, background vocals)
- Dwele - Subject (2003) "Hold On" (writer, background vocals, vocal production)
- Carl Thomas - Let's Talk About It (2004) "Rebound" (writer, producer)
[edit] Compilations
- "Couldn't Hear Me" appears on the compilation Gilles Peterson Worldwide Exclusives 3 (2004) Talking Loud.
[edit] Awards/Nominations
- Grammy Awards
- 2010: Nominee, Best Urban/Alternative Performance ("A Tale of Two")
- 2011: Nominee, Best Urban/Alternative Performance ("Still")
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
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