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  Eric Benet Biography - AOL Music
Eric Benet is a contemporary R&B singer with mild hip-hop and strong adult contemporary influences.
As a teenager, Benet was in a vocal group called Benet with his sister and cousin.
Eric went out as a solo artist shortly afterward, signing to Warner Bros. and releasing his debut album, True to Myself, in the fall of 1996.
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  Encyclopedia: Eric Benet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eric Benét (born October 15, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer.
By his teens, Eric had formed a vocal group with his sister and cousin called "Benét." The group released a self-titled album in 1992 but only sold 70,000 copies possibly due to a lack of proper promotion by Capitol Records.
Also in 1992, Benét's girlfriend, Tami, gave birth to a daughter they named India.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Eric-Benet   (329 words)

  
 Just Soul - Eric Benét
Eric Benet critically acclaimed R&B artist, singer/songwriter, and proud parent, was born the youngest of five in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Eric Benet has won a NAACP Award for Outstanding Song for “Spend My Life with You,” a song for which was also nominated for a Grammy Award.
Eric Benet has even taken a stab at acting, appearing in a recurring role on the now defunct WB channel series “For Your Love” which also starred Holly Robinson Peete and James Lesure (NBC’s Las Vegas).
www.justsoul.net /artists/ericbenet.htm   (579 words)

  
 R&B Krazy! Eric Benet Page
Eric came back as a solo singer shortly afterward, signing to Warner Bros. Records and releasing his debut album "True To Myself" in November 1996.
Eric is based in California now and goes back and forth between LA, the industry's capital, and his home Wisconsin.
Eric seemed to be a nice guy, soft-spoken and very polite.
www.geocities.com /SunsetStrip/Arena/1355/RandBKrazyEricBenet.htm   (426 words)

  
 Eric Benet: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com
Eric Benet [+] is a contemporary gospel singer with heavy hip-hop and urban soul influences.
As a teenager, Benet [+] was in a vocal group called Benet [+] with his sister and cousin.
Eric went out as a solo artist shortly afterward, signing to Warner Bros. and releasing his debut album, True to Myself [+], in the fall of 1996.
www.music.com /person/eric_benet/1   (259 words)

  
 The Songs of Eric Benet
The result is an album that tells one story even as it begins another, bringing the artist and his audience full circle to a promising new beginning in brilliant music with both the unmistakable ring of truth and the exhilaration of self-discovery.
At the top of that list is Eric's daughter India, the subject of a song by the same name and one of the most memorable tracks on an album that goes from strength to strength.
Eric's approach in the studio was exceptionally consistent, considering the album's five-year gestation.
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 Eric Benet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Benet's undeniable charisma pulled in curious fans, paparazzi and the industry elite, who were perhaps subversively wishing for a surprise appearance by Berry (a long shot that did not materialize).
He co-wrote "The Last Time" with Benet, who mused that he had always wanted to write a standard that "will be remembered 50 years from now." The song certainly fits the adult format Benet is evolving into, but time will tell if his wish is granted.
Should Eric Benet seek to reach the masses and expose them to his gorgeous voice, he will need to settle on a direction and stick to it, rather than try to be a jack of all trades, master of none.
www.hollywoodreporter.com /hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001052679   (408 words)

  
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Eric Benet is admittedly amused when he reads headlines claiming R&B is back.
Just as the album shows several sides to Eric Benet's musical persona, so does his life mirror a dedication to fashioning anew take on a classic sound.
Unfortunately, the company was in the middle of corporate upheaval, and BENET was caught in the crossfire, and the album was sadly neglected.
www.grabow.biz /Contemporary/Eric-Benet.htm   (956 words)

  
 Amazon.com: A Day in the Life: Music: Eric Benet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eric Benét is a significant contender in the line of young soul men (Maxwell, D'Angelo, Kenny Lattimore) who combine thoughtful lyricism, an old school R&B feel, and smooth sensuality.
Eric Benet definitely was not a victim of the sophomore jinx, he's just getting better with time.
Eric Benet's sophomore cd is truly superb - it combines a fantastic voice with great songs, great production and great collaborations - all the essential ingredients for an amazing cd.
www.amazon.com /Day-Life-Eric-Benet/dp/B00000IL0N   (1418 words)

  
 Eric Benet: MusicWorld® Hitmakers Story
Eric co-wrote all 11 of the new tracks; the project's two covers are "Georgy Porgy," the Toto hit which now features guest vocals by Faith Evans, and the immortal '70s ballad "Dust In the Wind" from Kansas, now in a funkified interpretation.
Eric co-produced and co-wrote the album with a dynamic group of collaborators, including Wyclef Jean, Ali Shaheed Muhammed (A Tribe Called Quest), Something For the People, Brian Morgan (SWV, Nicole), James Poyser & Vikter DuPlaix (Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill), Tamia, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, plus long-time partners Demonte Posey and cousin George Nash, Jr.
Nash and Eric's sister, Lisa, were members of his first band, Benet, in their hometown of Milwaukee.
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 Amazon.ca: Music: A Day in the Life [Enhanced]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eric Benét is a significant contender in the line of young soul men (Maxwell, D'Angelo, Kenny Lattimore) who combine thoughtful lyricism, an old school R&B feel, and smooth sensuality.
With Eric divorced and in rehab I guess he'll be out the picture for a while but I'll be intersested to see what kind of material he comes back with if and when it happens.
Eric's voice is amazing, the songs on this album are perfectly suited to his style and voice.
www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IL0N   (1116 words)

  
 Eric Benet Biography
I hope to make music like that." That might be a tall order for most young artists, but with Eric Benét, the smart money is on him to make it.
In the wake of his 1996 Warner Bros. debut True to Myself, Eric toured the world, making friends and fans wherever he went.
When he returned home to Milwaukee last year, he set to work, writing scores of new songs and teaming up with a handful of equally talented writers and producers.
www.wbr.com /ericbenet/Biography/index.htm   (250 words)

  
 Benet - Amazon.com: Hurricane: Music
Marianne Benet, The Night Fighters, The Boy Who Stole a Million, Shake Hands with the Devil.
Brenda Benet was married to actor Bill Bixby from 1971 to 1979.
Eric Benet blows away all expectations with Hurricane.
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 YouTube - Eric Benet - This Christmas
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Eric Benet - When You Think Of Me
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 Eric Benet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Largely adhering to the formula of his previous offering, Benet returns to a focus on relationships and sexuality, spiking the mix with doses of social consciousness.
Benet has much greater success in concert with diva Faith Evans in "Georgy Porgy." Her voluptuous voice glides on the upbeat flow, lending delicious rapport with Benet's lead vocals.
Benet funks up Kansas' 1970's classic, "Dust in the Wind." Some might call it sacrilege, but perhaps 'swanky' would be a better definition.
archives.thedaily.washington.edu /1999/050699/NA3.CEericbene.html   (448 words)

  
 Halle Berry's husband seeks spousal support - MORE MOVIE NEWS AND FEATURES - MSNBC.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Benet filed papers this week in Los Angeles Superior Court asking a judge to “determine the validity and/or enforceability of the parties’ prenuptial agreement and subsequent amendments thereto,” according to documents posted on the Web site thesmokinggun.com.
The documents show Benet is asking Berry to pay his legal bills and spousal support but does not know the “nature and extent” of their joint assets and debts.
In a recent appearance on Oprah Winfrey’s TV show, Berry said Benet had been unfaithful to her and was being treated for sexual addiction.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/5138597   (376 words)

  
 Eric Benet denies rumors of sex addiction
R&B singer Eric Benet says Halle Berry's stardom isn't the reason his marriage to the Oscar-winning actress fell apart.
In an interview that aired this week on ABC, Benet also denied rumors of having a sex addiction.
Benet claims he never committed adultery, but does admit to indiscretions that entailed "verbally inappropriate" behavior and "physical contact that was extremely inappropriate and wrong in a marriage."
www.enquirer.com /editions/2004/07/17/tem_people17benet.html   (172 words)

  
 Halle Berry | Eric Benet | movies : ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eric Benet may soon be Halle Berry's ex-man. On Wednesday, the Oscar-winning actress announced her separation from the R&B singer after less than three years of marriage.
''Eric and I have had marital problems for some time now and have tried to work things out together,'' she said in a statement.
Berry and Benet, who met at the premiere of her HBO movie ''Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,'' got engaged in 1999 and married in January 2001.
www.ew.com /ew/report/0,6115,492018_1__,00.html   (331 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Hurricane: Music: Eric Benet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eric Benet blows away all expectations with Hurricane.
Eric Benet has named his new album "Hurricane," and who would be surprised at his choice of a title?
For a while, it became unclear if Benet would ever return with a new album, but he's come back strong with "Hurricane." But to date, sales can best be described as anemic.
www.amazon.com /Hurricane-Eric-Benet/dp/B0009CTUMS   (1892 words)

  
 Eric Benet , Celebrity profile, bio, biography
The group signed with Capitol and released an eponymous album in 1992 that went ignored.
He and actress Halle Berry also became an item (the couple married in January 2001).
He had a recurring role on WB's For Your Love and made his feature film debut in Mariah Carey's flashy showbiz drama,Glitter, in 2001.
www.starglimpse.com /celebs/pages/eric_benet/eric_benet.shtml   (251 words)

  
 JR.com: Eric Benet - A Day In The Life [ECD] in Music: Contemporary R&B:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Though he's possessed of a sensual vocal style employed in the service of romantic contemporary R&B, Eric Benet is far removed from the R. Kelly school of overemoting and crass carnality.
Benet keeps things understated in his singing as well as in the album's production.
The presence of guests like Roy Ayers and Me'Shell N'Degeocello reinforces the notion that Benet isn't just another dime-a-dozen crooner, but rather a highly developed artist capable of making the very individual statement that is A DAY IN THE LIFE.
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 VH1.com : Eric Benét : Artist Main
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 Eric Benet News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
News about Eric Benet continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Given all that has happened in his very public private life over the past five years or so, it's easy to forget that Eric Benet was once a promising recording artist.
Actress Halle Berry has filed for divorce from her husband, R B singer Eric Benet, a spokeswoman said.
www.topix.net /who/eric-benet   (110 words)

  
 RollingStone.com: Eric Benet Music, Biography, Influences, Followers, Related Projects, Contemporaries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The album A Day In the Life has taken Eric Benet from "promising talent" category to full-fledged pop star status.
Benet is one of the finest contemporary R&B performers because he keeps his ear tuned to the feel of Classic Soul and Smooth Jazz while avoiding sounding like a retro-act.
If he continues to build on the promise of A Day he should have a long and fruitful career ahead of him.
www.rollingstone.com /artist/bio/_/id/3363   (99 words)

  
 eBay - eric benet true, CDs, Music items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
ERIC BENET "True To Myself" 2track DJ CD SINGLE P9 
Eric Benet True To Myself promo poster (flat) 
Benet, Eric: True To Myself (8 versions) (HipHop 12) 
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 Moviefone: Movie Celebrities - Eric Benet: MAIN
Raised in a very musical family, contemporary gospel singer/actor Eric Benet seemed destined for a career in song from his early youth.
ERIC BENET LYRICS album: "True To Myself" (1996) True To Myself · I'll Be There · If You Want Me To Stay · Let's Stay Together (Midnight Mix) · Just Friends...
We pick the top 11 movies for every mood, like 'Jarhead' if you want to see a gripping Gulf War drama -- or Jake Gyllenhaal wearing just a Santa hat over his Private Ryans.
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 True to Myself by Eric Benet
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Eric Benet's debut album True to Myself elevates the singer to the front ranks of late '90s retro-soul vocalists, yet the album suffers from inconsistent material
A Day in the Life - Eric Benet
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 www.myspace.com/ebenet
Eric Benet's Latest Blog Entry [Subscribe to this Blog]
Would love for you to check it out and let us know what you think.
Have a very warm and blessed week Eric!
myspace.com /ebenet   (709 words)

  
 A Day In The Life by Eric Benet on Rhapsody
A Day In The Life by Eric Benet on Rhapsody
Home > Soul/RandB > Soul > Neo-Soul > Eric Benet > A Day In The Life
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 VH1.com : Eric Benét : Related Artists - Urge Music Downloads
VH1.com : Eric Benét : Related Artists - Urge Music Downloads
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 NPR : Eric Benet's New CD 'Hurricane'
News & Notes, June 21, 2005 · R&B balladeer Eric Benet talks about his latest CD Hurricane, a group of songs six years in the making.
The former husband to movie star Halle Berry also talks about how he deals with the constant -- and sometimes unfriendly -- media attention stirred up by his divorce.
Photos, Music, Video and Tour Dates at the Singer's Official Web Site -- EricBenet.net
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