ERIC ROBERSON

“He is a brilliant singer with a voice like red velvet cake.” Jill Scott – Recording Artist

“Eric Roberson. One word – PHENOMENAL!” Bryan Michael Cox – Award winning Songwriter/Producer

ERIC ROBERSON

Singer, songwriter, and producer Eric Roberson (affectionately known as “Erro” by friends and fans) continues to break boundaries in an industry predominantly influenced by major record labels, manufactured sounds, and mainstream radio. His countless achievements as an independent artist has established him as a leader in which he has been able to reach levels of great success once never imaginable by an unsigned artist. Eric has truly created a path of success of his own to follow. An outstanding storyteller, Eric’s music is relatable, allowing him to form personal connections with each of his listeners. His music is influenced by elements of music styles varying from Soul, Rhythm & Blues, House, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Rock and more, inhibiting him from being confined or limited to any one genre of music. His music is personal, poetic, positive and progressive. It is classic music presented in an untraditional fashion. All of these factors, paired with a humble, inspiring, and inviting spirit, has earned Eric the love and respect of each of his fans one by one, cultivating a fan base that has shown an unbelievable level of support throughout the years. Eric Roberson began his career as a performing artist by singing in church and acting in his high school productions. In 1990, he won a scholarship to Howard University in Washington, DC where he graduated with a degree in Music Theatre. While a attending Howard, Eric was signed to Warner Brothers and released his first single "The Moon" in 1994 which charted on Billboards Top 100 R&B/Hip Hop Chart. Eric later entered into a songwriting deal with EMI Publishing where he would write for and work with a number of notable artists including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Osulande, Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Carl Thomas, Vivian Green, 112, Will Smith and countless others. Although being a songwriter for other artists was (and continues) to be one of Eric’s passions, he still had aspirations to share his personal message with the world, a message that only he could deliver. After experiencing the ups and downs of being signed to a major label, and with the help of two supportive and loving parents, Eric began performing and selling his own music. In 2001, he established his record label B.L.U.E. Erro Soul where he released his first independent project The Esoteric Movement. Subsequently, Eric has gone on to release 7 other independent projects on his label: The Vault 1.0, The Vault Vol. 1.5, The Appetizer, Erro Live: Vol. DC, Left, and Music Fan First, and his latest project Mr. Nice Guy. What once began as a hobby has now become an affluent business which has gone on to sell over 80,000 CD’s independently, thousands of digital downloads, and allowed Eric to tour all over, nationally and internationally, and in front of crowds of up to thousands. “Erro” has earned the great respect and admiration of his peers and fans. Recognized for his undeniable talents, he became the first independent artist to be nominated for a BET Award in 2007 and was the recipient of the Underground Artist of the Year BETJ Virtual Award with Rahsaan Patterson in 2008. Released in late summer 2009, his album Music Fan First debuted in the top 10 on the ITunes R&B/Soul Charts. The album went on to entering into the top 100 Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the song “Borrow You”, the Top 100 R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the album itself. In both 2010 and 2011, Eric Roberson received Grammy Award nominations in the category of Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the songs “A Tale of Two” and “Still” respectively, an amazing accomplishment for an independent artist. Eric has gained a reputation for delivering dynamic live performances, which continues to spread all over the world. His ability entertain by bringing life to his songs on stage and creating songs on the spot using words provided by the crowd (freestyle) has been known to convert strangers to family, and turn those who have lost faith in the authenticity of music into believers again. Eric Roberson continues to blaze through the industry under his own terms and in his own unique fashion always keeping one step ahead. His name continues to become as well known as some of his major mainstream counterparts as he bridges the gap between the majors and independent music. His originality, electric live performances, impressive freestyles, genuine humility, and his ability to connect with people through his music, has earned him the respect, appreciation, strong following and the support of fans all over the world.

“He is the most personal, emotional, and thought-provoking lyricist of his generation.

His melodies are matched by Babyface and Stevie Wonder.” Jo Jo Brim – Music Executive

• 100% Independent Recording Artist. Has released seven CDs through his Blue Erro Soul label.

• Recognized by peers/fans as the Ambassador and the King of Independent Soul Music Movement.

• Total career sales (seven releases, worldwide) exceed 125,000 units.

• 2x Consecutive GRAMMY® Nominee – 2010/2011 Best Urban Alternative Performance.

• 2009 release Music Fan First reached Top 5 iTunes R&B Albums Chart.

• Award winning Songwriter. Has written for Musiq Soulchild, Vivian Green, Dwele, Charlie Wilson, Will Downing, others.

* Has recorded songs featured on albums by Jill Scott (duet), DJ Jazzy Jeff, and veteran recording engineer Larry Gold.

* Has been prominently featured in national print publications including Billboard, Jet, Ebony, Vibe, Vibe Vixen, Sister 2 Sister, Rolling Out, Washington Post, Philadelphia Tribune, Amsterdam News,

Charlotte Post, The Urban Network, Trace, Blues & Soul, among others.

• Has been musical guest on The Mo’Nique Show (BET), Baisden After Dark (TV One), shows on BETJ (now Centric).

• Nationally syndicated radio host Michael Baisden is a prominent supporter. Eric has been a frequent guest on The Michael Baiden Show (radio), Baisden After dark (TV) and live local remotes and

appearances (Washington, DC; Miami; Dallas; Jena, Louisiana; Jamaica)

• Music videos have garnered great response on Centric, VH1-Soul, BETJ (now Centric), Music Choice, and personal You Tube Channels.

*Music Videos from Music Fan First (Dealing, Still, and She have exceeded a combined 700,000 views.

• Website - www.EricRobersonMusic.com

- @IAmEricRoberson (Over 30,000 followers)

– www.facebook.com/BlueErroSoul (Over 28,000 friends & fans)

“Eric is one of the most underrated singer/songwriters in the world today!”

Musiq Soulchild – Recording Artist

ERIC ROBERSON ALBUM’S

“Eric has a tremendous ability to make personal songs so accessible to a mass audience.

He’s both an intelligent songwriter and a vivid storyteller.” Rich Harrison – Award winning Songwriter/Producer

“Eric Roberson is blessed with the gift of song! He is an amazing songwriter and incredible artist in his own right, to whom I give the ultimate respect. He can write anything for anyone no matter what the genre, and I guarantee it will be a great song. He’s also the sweetest person you

will ever meet. I’m happy to know him, and more importantly to call him a friend.”

Vivian Green – Recording Artist

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RECORDED RELEASES

Song/CD Title

Recording Artist

Role@ Year of Release Label

“Deja Vous” Nu Revolution

Les Nubians Featured Collaborative Artist

2011 Shanachie Records

“Moment of Silence” Welcome To My World –

The Mixtape

Aaron Camper Featured Collaborative Artist

2011 Bassic Black Entertainment

“This Could Be The Night”* SunStorm

Zo! Featured Collaborative Artist

2010 HBD Label Group

Music Fan First Eric Roberson Artist, Producer 2009 Blue Erro Soul Let Me Know

A Woman’s Touch Angela Johnson

Featured Artist 2008 Purpose Records

“Why Can’t I See?” New Voice

Kendra Ross Featured Duet Artist 2007 Lola’s Child Records

The Collection Eric Roberson Artist, Producer 2007 B.E.S./Dome Records “One Time”

Collaborations Jill Scott Featured Duet Artist 2007 Hidden Beach

…Left Eric Roberson Artist, Producer 2007 Blue Erro Soul Butterfly Girl

Intergalactic Soul DJ Spinna Featured Artist 2006 Shanachie Records

Everything Ian Friday Featured Artist 2006 P Party Music Everything In Its Right Place

Exit Music (Radiohead Tribute) Rapster Featured Artist 2006 Rapster Records

Postcards From The Edge Outrospective

Featured Duet Artist

W. Ellington Felton 2006 Genesis Poets Music

Erro Live: Vol. DC (Live Concert DVD & CD Set)

Eric Roberson Artist, Producer 2006 Blue Erro Soul

“Pleasure Before Pain”* The Essence Of J Rawls

J Rawls Featured Artist 2006 Polar Records

The Appetizer Eric Roberson Artist, Producer 2005 Blue Erro Soul “Hennessey, Part 2”

I Do What I Do Kev Brown Featured Artist 2005 Up Above Records

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“I Dare You To Stay”

H2O Productions Presents: While You Wait…

H2O Productions

Featured Artist 2005 H2O Productions

“Hennessey, Part 2”

I Do What I Do

Kev Brown Featured Artist 2005 Up Above Records

“Lil Money”

BaadAsssss Motion Picture Soundtrack

Various Artists Featured Artist, Producer 2004 BBE

“I Have A Song”

Soul Satisfaction: A Collection of Nu-Soul Gems

Various Artists Featured Artist 2004 Shanachie Records

“Change For Me”

Philly Soul 2

Various Artists Featured Artist 2004 Unisex (United Kingdom)

“Couldn’t Hear Me”

Gilles Peterson Worldwide Exclusives

Gilles Peterson Featured Artist 2004 Universal

“Past Paradise”

Soul Lounge, Vol. 1: The Vibe Compilation

Various Artists Featured Artist 2004 Light Year Records

Eric Roberson Presents: The Vault, Vol. 1.5 Eric Roberson Artist, Producer 2004 Blue Erro Soul

Eric Roberson Presents: The Vault, Vol. 1 Eric Roberson Artist, Producer 2003 Blue Erro Soul

“Just A Dream”

Larry Gold Presents: Don Cello and Friends

Larry Gold Featured Artist, Producer 2003 BBE

 

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RECORDED RELEASES

“Rock Wit You”* The Magnificent

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Featured Artist

2002 A Touch Of Jazz/BBE

“One Time” Experience: Jill Scott (826+) Down To Earth Soundtrack

Jill Scott &

Eric Roberson

Duet Artist 2001 Hidden Beach

Records/ Epic Records

The  Esoteric  Movement   Eric Roberson

Artist, Producer

2001 Blue Erro Soul

“I  Have  A  Song”  BET Film, Prison Song

Various Artists

Featured Artist

2001 BET Films

“Change For Me”* Osunlade Featured Artist,

Producer

2001 Yoruba Records

“The Moon”* Eric Roberson

Artist, Writer 1994 Warner Bros. Records

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WRITING & PRODUCTION CREDITS

Song Title Role^ Recording Artist CD Title Year of Release Label

Beautiful Distraction

Writer Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore

Uncovered/Covered 2006 Verity/Jive Records

Thru It All Writer Charlie Wilson Charlie, Last Name Wilson 2005 Jive Records

Rebound Writer, Producer Carl Thomas Let’s Talk About It 2004 Bad Boy Entertainment Hold On* Writer Dwele Subject 2003 Virgin Records Emotional

Rollercoaster* What Is Love?* Ain’t Nothing

But Love

Writer Vivian Green A Love Story 2002 Columbia Records

For My People Writer Cam’ron Come Home With Me 2002 Roc-a-fella Records Previous Cats Writer Musiq Juslisen 2002 Def Soul Records

Meditate  Writer Out Of Eden This Is Your Life 2002 Gotee Records

Wishful Thinking Love Of My Life

Driving

Writer Case Open Letter 2001 Def Soul Records

Mary Go Round Writer Musiq Soulchild Aijuswanaseing 2000 Def Soul Records T thinkin’ About You Writer Will Downing All The Man You Need 2000 Motown Records

I’m  Coming  Vocal Producer Will Smith Willennium 1999 Sony Music

Ya Di Ya* Ladies Anthem

Writer Gina Thompson If You Only Knew 1999 Elektra Records

Lucky Day Chocolate Form

Writer Writer

Tra’ Knox

Neutral  

Wild Wild West Soundtrack

1999 Overbrook Entertainment/ Interscope Records

Funny Feelings Writer 112 Room 112 1999 Bad Boy Entertainment So Long

(Well, Well, Well)* Writer Phajja Seize The Moment 1997 Warner Bros. Records

BACKGROUND VOCALS

Recording Artist Single or Tour CD/Date Darius Rucker “Wild One”* Back To Then

Jill Scott “Getting In The Way”* Who Is Jill Scott: Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 Musiq “You and Me” Aijuswanaseing

Kel Spencer “I’m Wanted” Wild Wild West Soundtrack Kenny Lattimore Barry White Tour Summer 1996

AWARDS & HONORS Award Year Category Song Title Recording

Artist Album/CD Title Role Label

The United Artists 2011 Musical Tribute Honoree Rising Star

Eric Roberson Artist Blue Erro Soul

Grammy 2011 Best Urban Alternative Performance (Nomination)

“Still” Eric Roberson Music Fan First Artist Blue Erro Soul

Grammy 2010 Best Urban Alternative Performance (Nomination)

“A Tale of Two” Eric Roberson Music Fan First Artist Blue Erro Soul

Grammy 2010 Best Urban Alternative Performance (Nomination)

“A Tale of Two” Eric Roberson Music Fan First Artist Blue Erro Soul

Soul Train 2010 Centric (Nomination) Eric Roberson Music Fan First Artist Blue Erro Soul Soultracks.com Reader’s Choice

2009 Album of the Year Song of the Year – “Dealing”

ft. Lalah Hathaway Male Vocalist of the Year

Eric Roberson Music Fan First Artist Blue Erro Soul

BETJ Virtual 2008 Best Underground Artist Eric Roberson …Left Artist Blue Erro Soul BET 2007 BETJ Cool Like That

(Nomination) Eric Roberson …Left Artist Blue Erro Soul

Soultracks.com Reader’s Choice

2006 Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year

Eric Roberson The Appetizer

Artist, Writer, Producer

Blue Erro Soul

Heineken Red Star Soul

2006 Independent Achiever Eric Roberson Artist Blue Erro Soul

Dove 2003 Best  Urban  Recorded  Song   “Meditate*   Out  Of  Eden  

This Is Your Life Writer  

Gotee Records

Billboard 2001 Most Played Dance Track Change For Me* Osunlade Single Artist, Writer, Producer

Yoruba Records

@ In addition to role indicated, All Songs Written And Vocally Produced By Eric Roberson.

^In addition to the role indicated, all songs vocally produced by Eric Roberson – except “Thru It All” and “Thinkin’ About You." * Denotes song was released as a single.

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