Eric Roberson featuring Phonte - Picture Perfect

Photo by Jalylah Burrell Eric Roberson (born September 25, 1976) is an American R&B and soulsinger-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.

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 – – US: N/A 2003 The Vault, Vol. 1 Released: July 1, 2003 Label: Blue Erro Soul – – US: N/A 2005 The Appetizer Released: November 7, 2005 Label: Blue Erro Soul – – US: N/A 2007 ...Left Released: February 27, 2007 Label: Blue Erro Soul – – US: N/A 2009 Music Fan First Released: August 25, 2009 Label: Blue Erro Soul – – US: N/A 2011 Mister Nice Guy Released: November 8, 2011 Label: Blue Erro Soul/Purpose Music/Entertainment One(US), Dome Records(UK) 98 14 US: N/A

Live albums Year Album Peak chart positions Certifications U.S. U.S. R&B 2006 Erro Live Vol. DC Released: August 10, 2006 Label: Blue Erro Soul – – 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 BET Awards 2007: Nominee, BET J Award Grammy Awards 2010: Nominee, Best Urban/Alternative Performance ("A Tale of Two") 2011: Nominee, Best Urban/Alternative Performance ("Still") Soul Train Award 2009: Nominee, Centric/Underground Approved Artist