Eric Roberson

Eric Roberson, known to many simply as Erro, is an American singer, songwriter, former rapper, and music producer who was born in Rahway, New Jersey. He attended Rahway High School before pursuing his higher education at Howard University, where he studied Musical Theatre. After initially leaving Howard to pursue early music dreams, Roberson returned to complete his degree in 1997. His career began with a single, “Represent,” released in 1994 through Warner Bros. Records. He later secured a songwriting deal with EMI, leading to collaborations with Philadelphia-based artists such as Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. As a member of DJ Jazzy Jeff’s A Touch of Jazz production company, Roberson contributed to Jeff’s debut album, “The Magnificent,” in 2002. Throughout his career, he has continued to release his own material through his independent label, Blue Erro Soul, and has also appeared on DJ Spinna’s “Intergalactic Soul” LP in 2006. In 2024, he signed with Universal Music Group’s SoNo Recording Group, releasing the single “Every Kinda People.”

Roberson has achieved significant milestones, including two Grammy nominations in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category for “A Tale of Two” in 2010 and “Still” in 2011, both from his 2009 album “Music Fan First.” He was honored as the Independent Artist of the Year at the 2012 Soul Train Music Awards. His 2014 album, “The Box,” reached number 8 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and number 104 on the Billboard 200. He was also part of the United Tenors in 2013, alongside Fred Hammond, Dave Hollister, and Brian Courtney Wilson. In 2016, his song “I Have A Song” was chosen as a fundraising single for the permanent installation of the first dedicated Commonwealth war memorial in the UK for African and Caribbean service members. Roberson’s continuous work has cemented his reputation as a key figure in independent R&B and soul music, earning him a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim.