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.
2001: The Esoteric Movement
2003: The Vault 1.0
2004: The Vault 1.5
2005: The Appetizer
2006: Erro Live Vol. DC
2007: ...Left
2009: Music Fan First
2011: Mister Nice Guy?
[edit] Selected discography
112 - Room 112 (1998) "Funny Feelings" (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