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Eric Benet is a contemporary R&B singer with mild hip-hop and strong adult contemporary influences. As a teenager, he performed in a family vocal group (appropriately named Benet) with his sister and cousin. The group signed with Capitol Records and released an eponymous album in 1992 that largely went unnoticed. Eric blazed his own trail as a solo artist shortly afterward, signing to Warner Bros. and releasing his debut album, True to Myself, in the fall of 1996. A Day in the Life followed in 1999; its first single, a cover of Toto's "Georgy Porgy," was a moderate radio hit, but it was the album's second single, "Spend My Life with You" (featuring Tamia), that helped put Eric Benet on the map. "Spend My Life with You" went to number one on the R&B charts, was certified gold, and received a nomination for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group. Benet's popularity was on the rise, and A Day In the Life went on to earn a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album Male.

During this time, Benet headed into the studio to work on Earth, Wind & Fire's 30th anniversary CD. He also struck up a romance with actress Halle Berry, whom he married in 2001. Perhaps inspired by his wife, Benet caught the acting bug and landed a recurring role on WB's For Your Love before making his feature film debut in Mariah Carey's flashy showbiz drama,Glitter, in 2001. Berry and Benet separated in 2004, a year before the singer released his third album, Hurricane. Benet then returned home to Milwaukee, WI, for the recording of Love & Life, which arrived in September 2008 and garnered two additional Grammy nominations. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music GuideMore

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Eric Benet
Eric Benet is on top of the world these days. The r&b soul singer/songwriter/producer is soundin...
Songs: 3, Videos: 3, Playlists: 7, Blog Posts: 5, Polls: 0, Battles: 0

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Fan Comments

Oct 16th, 5:33am
Happy born day Eric.....god bless...Cass
Oct 15th, 3:37pm
Hello Eric,
I wish you more than words can say,
That you will never, cease to play.
Happy birthday for today,
Oct 15th, 12:04pm
Hey Happy Birthday Brother...hehehe
hope you have fun on this week end comin up..
Oct 15th, 1:51am
Hi Mr Benet just stopping by to wish you a very Happy Birthday.
Oct 13th, 5:27pm
You were awesome in Orlando at the House of Blues on 10/10/09. Your entertainment style is so refreshing. I enjoy your attitude. You're an encouragement. Hopefully, one day soon I will have the opportunity of a collaboration with you! HERE'S TO PRAYERS BEING ANSWERED!
Oct 8th, 5:16pm
i just love your playlist! i wish i could be more profound but, honestly...the songs just move me and show how diverse your taste in music really is...
Sep 30th, 9:20pm
I'm still hungering!
Sep 29th, 9:06pm
Love the playlist.... A great mix of different sounds and moods. All the songs I grew up with. Thank you...
Sep 29th, 10:25am
Hello Eric, Very nice to see you on backstages in New Orleans!! You've a beautiful daughter!!!!!!
Aug 24th, 4:00pm
I love your music. Be blessed and keep those hits coming.