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B. E. S. ERIC ROBERSON Å …LEFT Å ”Follow your heart and not others, and you will find your place. If they go that way, simply go left…” - Eric Roberson ______________________________________________________________________________ Mudu Multimedia Enterprises Phone: 718‐574‐1458 www.mudumultimedia.com B. E. S. Sit right back and you’ll hear a story; the true story of a man. This is no ordinary story, but one about the journey of a man who never followed the crowd to fit in; instead, he followed his heart. He went …left. He would develop into a leader in the independent soul music movement and become an innovator of his time. Who is this man, you ask? He’s none other than Blue Erro Soul Entertainment (B.E.S.) recording artist, songwriter, producer and champion of independent music, Eric Roberson. “I know I was put in this place to take this stand.” For over 13 years, Eric, also known as Erro, has stood out amongst fellow singers, songwriters, and producers with what he calls “honest music.” Now, with the release of his fifth CD, …LEFT, on his own label, Eric is proving why he is the forerunner for independent soul music. With God as his base, Eric Roberson, has developed the full package. His lyrics are beautiful and relatable, often uncanny to his fans, set to music that is harmonious and refreshing. Add in his smooth, melodic vocal, engaging theatrics and contagious energy on stage, and the determination to follow what his heart tells him to do, and you’ve got yourself a highly successful independent recording artist! Of course, it’s not quite that easy, but Roberson’s humility and natural gift for making everyone feel at ease makes it seem so. As an acclaimed songwriter, Eric thinks outside the box on every man’s (and yes, even women’s) issues. He writes for the man in love, the woman in love, the couple in love. He speaks of the ups and the downs. He verbalizes the emotions of his heart. “I feel that independent can be equal...” from “For Da Luv of Da Game” – Erro Live: Vol. DC Showcasing Roberson’s uniqueness with music, …LEFT is an eclectic masterpiece. From the opening note of the jazzy melody that is “Music,” you know that this is going to be one of those rare gooood listens! “Evening” is next, a seductive, body-moving tune that will command you to the dance flow, followed by “Been in Love…,” a telling story of how a man and woman can easily go from friends to lovers. Blending in some of Eric’s love for Hip-Hop, you’ll instantly be taken back to the glory days of De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest. Not one to clutter his CDs with typical guest appearances, Roberson did call in friend and colleague, Phonte of the pivotal underground rap group Little Brother, who flows like water telling his life’s lesson, as Eric grooves his voice along the chords. Later, there’s “Pretty Girl” and “Too Soon,” unintentional complements for the other. Produced by James Poyser (Erykah Badu, Jill Scott) and the late producer, rapper, and singer (yes singer) J Dilla, who is one of Eric’s more influential muses, “Pretty Girl” is a gentleman’s invitation to young women to know that she doesn’t have to use herself up to get love. “Too Soon” is a sobering yet realistic song about making friendship the foundation for any relationship, produced by husband-and-wife musical duo, Mark and Nicole Hamilton of H2O Productions. “When I gave you my love…” from “ILuvU2Much” featuring Algebra Blessett - …LEFT ______________________________________________________________________________ Mudu Multimedia Enterprises Phone: 718‐574‐1458 www.mudumultimedia.com B. E. S. Now, when two power vocalists team up, the result is often captivating. And when two singing music lovers team up, they can bring out the subtle nuances that make good songs great. That’s exactly what you get on “ILuvU2Much,” Roberson’s duet with good friend and Kedar Entertainment artist, Algebra. “Couldn’t Hear Her,” a perceptive reversed sequel to Eric’s previous hit single “Couldn’t Hear Me,” exemplifies the phrase “there are two sides to every story!” Hitting an already great song into the stratosphere with a mesmerizing guitar solo is Roberson’s musical director and rising star in his own right, Curt Chambers. Equally as compelling is the bonus song, entitled “Man Who Had It All,” which musically exemplifies Roberson’s philosophy on art in general – be open, be free, and be daring! Roberson and his band mates/producers “completely rock out” while conveying an important message about society and life. Rock out is exactly what Roberson does in his live shows. Now, rocking out isn’t just about the music; it’s about his high energy, passion and sentiment. Eric and his band of brothers give you a bit of House; he’ll obviously do some Soul, even some Hip-Hop and yes, a little bit of Rock & Roll. Each person in the audience feels Roberson’s energy as soon as he steps on stage. One minute you’ll two-step around the dance floor, and the next you are standing and swaying side to side with your eyes closed. A long-time favorite segment of Roberson’s shows is his infamous freestyle session – often, Roberson will randomly solicit topics from the audience and make a song up on the spot; genuinely earning his title of “Undisputed R&B Freestyle King!” As the anticipatory buzz builds to just this side of impatience, the headliner takes the stage. From the moment he does, he has the audience eating out of his hand. Women shout his name and toss out song requests. Males and females sing along word for word as the tight six-piece backing combo feeds off the audience's vibe. Judging by this scenario, you might think a superstar was getting busy onstage. But the performer is singer/songwriter Eric Roberson. For fans of the independent soul scene, Roberson – who has four releases out through his Blue Erro Soul label -- is every bit a highprofile crowd pleaser as a Prince, Usher or Mary J. Blige. --Gail Mitchell, Billboard Magazine - Cover Story, July 1, 2006 Yet, with any career there are highs and lows. While a student at Howard University in Washington, DC, he landed a recording deal with Warner Bros. Records, which yielded the Top Billboard Magazine chart hit, “The Moon.” A full length album never came to fruition due to routine industry executive turnover and Roberson went on to more label deals that never worked out – the typical experience of most aspiring recording artists. All of those dream deferred led to his current path – trusting in his talent, business savvy, and fan loyalty, and taking his destiny into his own hands with faith in a higher power to guide his every move - independence. Roberson has stood the test of time; not once conforming to “mainstream standards.” He’s been a constant inspiration to thousands of others; proving that with perseverance and determination, anything is possible. Of course, there were naysayers who said he couldn’t and wouldn’t be successful. And there are still those who think that independent artists can’t be as successful as their major label counterparts. But alas, Eric and a number of other successful indie recording artists have continued to prove these critics wrong; and they are dwindling in number every day. With feats like headlining to packed (and many cases, sold out) audiences in popular metropolis hotspots internationally; winning fan-based and industry awards worldwide; and winning over mainstreamers in media, retail, entertainment and corporate arenas, that myth will continue to be dispelled. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mudu Multimedia Enterprises Phone: 718‐574‐1458 www.mudumultimedia.com B. E. S. He never intended to lead a movement. He only desired to stay true to himself and his craft of creating honest music. But with innate openness and selfless friendship to other artists – simply being the man whom James and Charlotte Roberson raised him to be – Eric has naturally ascended into the position. Through it all, Eric Roberson has always been a refreshingly talented artist who can be played in your car, home, office, or iPod; whenever your toddler or your grandparent is around. While, the official definition of the word “left” is defined as going somewhere or leaving something behind, by standing out from the industry, Erro proves that going …LEFT can indeed be right! ______________________________________________________________________________ Mudu Multimedia Enterprises Phone: 718‐574‐1458 www.mudumultimedia.com Great Impressions… Praise for Eric Roberson “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 “Eric Roberson is the definition of “True Talent” across the board – making his mark as a songwriter, producer, and artist! He knows what it takes to get the job done, and does it! That’s why he will WIN! Jessica Rivera – Senior Director, A&R, EMI Music Publishing “Eric is one of the most underrated singer/songwriters in the world today. I can’t wait to see what will happen when his talent is unleashed!” Musiq – Recording Artist “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 has a beautiful spirit, which is evident in the songs he writes and the emotion he invokes in each performance. He’s an extremely talented man whose light is a welcome presence in the industry.” Tina Davis – Senior Vice President, A&R, Def Jam/Def Soul/Def Soul Classics “Eric Roberson has one of the social voices of the up and coming 2000s, and he’s one of the hottest songwriters out right now. He really knows how to take a song and give it a very original feel and delivery.” Dwele – Recording Artist “Eric is the consummate artist. He’s an amazing singer, a great songwriter, and a fantastic performer.” Bill Brown – Director, A&R, Sony/ATV Music Publishing “Eric Roberson. One word – PHENOMENAL!” Bryan Michael Cox – Award winning Songwriter/Producer “He’s one of the few truly talented people that I’ve run into in this industry.” Daron Jones, 112 – Recording Artist/Producer “Eric Roberson has always been a consistently wonderful songwriter who knows how to focus on a great melody and lyric.” Evan Lamberg – Executive VP, Creative, EMI Publishing “There are no words to express Eric’s artistry. He’s like a Shakespeare of his time.” Michael Michele – A&R, Motown Records “Eric Roberson is a remarkable singer/songwriter to be reckoned with; and when the industry is ready for change Erro Music will be born.” Omarr Rambert – Executive A&R, Overbrook Entertainment “He is a brilliant singer with a voice like red velvet cake.” Jill Scott – Recording Artist “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 – (former) Senior Director, A&R, Def Soul Recordings Eric Roberson Discography Blue Erro Soul/ ASCAP/EMI-April Music Publishing RECORDED RELEASES Song/CD Title Recording Artist Role@ Year of Release Label “One Time” Collaborations …Left Erro Live: Vol. DC (Live Concert DVD & CD Set) “Pleasure Before Pain”* The Essence Of J Rawls The Appetizer “Hennessey, Part 2” I Do What I Do “I Dare You To Stay” H2O Productions Presents: While You Wait… “Lil Money” BaadAsssss Motion Picture Soundtrack “I Have A Song” Soul Satisfaction: A Collection of Nu-Soul Gems “Change For Me” Philly Soul 2 “Couldn’t Hear Me” Gilles Peterson Worldwide Exclusives “Past Paradise” Soul Lounge, Vol. 1: The Vibe Compilation Eric Roberson Presents: The Vault, Vol. 1.5 Eric Roberson Presents: The Vault, Vol. 1 “Just A Dream” Larry Gold Presents: Don Cello and Friends Jill Scott Featured Duet Artist 2007 Hidden Beach Eric Roberson Eric Roberson J Rawls Artist, Producer Artist, Producer Featured Artist 2007 2006 2006 B.E.S. Blue Erro Soul Polar Records Eric Roberson Kev Brown Artist, Producer Featured Artist 2005 2005 Blue Erro Soul Up Above Records H2O Productions Various Artists Featured Artist 2005 H2O Productions Featured Artist, Producer 2004 BBE Various Artists Featured Artist 2004 Shanachie Records Various Artists Featured Artist 2004 Unisex (United Kingdom) Gilles Peterson Featured Artist 2004 Universal Various Artists Featured Artist 2004 Light Year Records Eric Roberson Eric Roberson Larry Gold Artist, Producer Artist, Producer Featured Artist, Producer 2004 2003 2003 Blue Erro Soul Blue Erro Soul BBE Eric “Erro” Roberson Discography Page “Rock Wit You”* The Magnificent “One Time” Experience: Jill Scott (826+) Down To Earth Soundtrack The Esoteric Movement “I Have A Song” BET Film, Prison Song “Change For Me”* “The Moon”* 2 DJ Jazzy Jeff Featured Artist 2002 A Touch Of Jazz/BBE Jill Scott & Eric Roberson Duet Artist 2001 Hidden Beach Records/ Epic Records Eric Roberson Various Artists Artist, Producer Featured Artist 2001 2001 Blue Erro Soul BET Films Osunlade Eric Roberson Featured Artist, Producer Artist, Writer 2001 1994 Yoruba Records Warner Bros. Records WRITING & PRODUCTION CREDITS Song Title Role^ Recording Artist CD Title Year of Release Label Beautiful Distraction Writer Uncovered/Covered 2006 Verity/Jive Records Thru It All Rebound Hold On* Emotional Rollercoaster* What Is Love?* Ain’t Nothing But Love For My People Previous Cats Meditate Wishful Thinking Love Of My Life Driving Mary Go Round Thinkin’ About You I’m Coming Ya Di Ya* Ladies Anthem Lucky Day Chocolate Form Funny Feelings So Long (Well, Well, Well)* Writer Writer, Producer Writer Writer Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore Charlie Wilson Carl Thomas Dwele Vivian Green Charlie, Last Name Wilson Let’s Talk About It Subject A Love Story 2005 2004 2003 2002 Jive Records Bad Boy Entertainment Virgin Records Columbia Records Writer Writer Writer Writer Cam’ron Musiq Out Of Eden Case Come Home With Me Juslisen This Is Your Life Open Letter 2002 2002 2002 2001 Roc-a-fella Records Def Soul Records Gotee Records Def Soul Records Writer Writer Vocal Producer Writer Musiq Soulchild Will Downing Will Smith Gina Thompson Aijuswanaseing All The Man You Need Willennium If You Only Knew 2000 2000 1999 1999 Def Soul Records Motown Records Sony Music Elektra Records Writer Writer Writer Writer Tra’ Knox Neutral 112 Phajja Wild Wild West Soundtrack Room 112 Seize The Moment 1999 Overbrook Entertainment/ Interscope Records Bad Boy Entertainment Warner Bros. Records 1999 1997 Eric “Erro” Roberson Discography Page 3 BACKGROUND VOCALS Recording Artist Single or Tour CD/Date Darius Rucker Jill Scott Musiq Kel Spencer Kenny Lattimore “Wild One”* “Getting In The Way”* “You and Me” “I’m Wanted” Barry White Tour Back To Then Who Is Jill Scott: Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 Aijuswanaseing Wild Wild West Soundtrack Summer 1996 AWARDS Award Year Category Soultracks.com Reader’s Choice Heineken Red Star Soul 2006 2006 Male Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Independent Achiever Dove Billboard 2003 2001 Best Urban Recorded Song Most Played Dance Track Song Title Recording Artist Eric Roberson Album/CD Title Role The Appetizer B.E.S. Eric Roberson Meditate* Change For Me* Out Of Eden Osunlade This Is Your Life Single Writer Artist, Writer, Producer 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. @ Label Gotee Records Yoruba Records RECENT INTERNET & AUDIO INTERVIEWS (AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW) . Vibe.com – Kimberly Hines www.vibe.com/news/online_exclusives/2007/05/soul_survivor_erro Scheme Magazine – Dale Coachman www.schememag.com Every Urban Thing (UK) – Kirstin McLetchie – May ‘07 http://www.everyurbanthing.com/content.php?cID=630 Washington Post – Mike Joyce http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/03/AR2007050300647.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=cityguide/profile&id=1113324#editorialReview ThisIsRealMusic.com – Lady Grace (‘Who Is’ Audio Interview)/Travis Larrier (CD Review) http://www.thisisrealmusic.com/whois/ericroberson.htm HigherGroundOnline.com/WHGO – Gerald Alston www.highergroundonline.com HoneySoul.com – Vonnie Woods www.honeysoul.com/wp/?p=737 The Formula.com – JtothaI http://www.thaformula.com/eric_roberson_speaks_on_new_album_left.htm Brave Soul Collective – Monte J. www.bravesoulcollective.org/artistry/artist-feature/eric-roberson/index.php 4DaSoul.com Radio – The Morning Show www.4dasoul.com/ERICROBERSONfeb12fri2007podcast4dasoul.mp3 Soul Talk Live on Planet Soul.com – Deb Hinds www.planetsoul.com/soultalk/index.html SoulTracks.com – Chris Rizik www.soultracks.com/eric_roberson.htm Philadelphia Weekly – Craig D. Lindsey www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=12623 Updated 5.21.07
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