Eric Benet

Play Radio

387,124 plays (52,930 listeners)

Send Eric Benet Ringtones to Cell
Buy
Add to my Library
Eric Benét Jordan (born October 15, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American R&B and gospel singer. His mother’s maiden name is his middle, in a scenario similar to Beyoncé.

Benét’s father loved classical music and inspired an interest in music in his son. 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 Stauff, gave birth to a daughter they named India. The couple’s happiness was short-lived when 25-year old Tami was killed in a car accident on April 24, 1993.

In 1994, Benét signed with Warner Bros. Records, releasing his solo debut album, True to Myself, in fall (1996). His next album, A Day in the Life, was released in 1999; its first single, “Georgy Porgy (featuring Faith Evans)” received significant airplay, but the second single, “Spend My Life With You (featuring Tamia)”, became a smash hit. “Spend My Life With You” rose to number one on the American R&B charts, was certified gold, and nominated for a 2000 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group. The album, A Day In The Life also won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male. Benét also recorded for Earth, Wind, and Fire’s 30th anniversary CD.
Read more… Edit

Shouts: 35 shouts

Share this artist:

Top Albums

See more

Top Tracks

1  
120
2
114
3
52
4
39
5  
26
6  
25
7  
19
8  
16
9  
15
9  
15
11  
12
12  
11
13  
10
13  
10
15  
9
Buy all tracks at Amazon MP3
See more

Shoutbox

Leave a comment. Log in to Last.fm or sign up (it’s free).
  • gendervariant

    Merge the damn pages!

    12 days ago
  • adefauzy

    Actually, it's 'Benét'.

    last month
  • NiceNSmooth

    Eric is the man! Amazing voice and smooth as they come.

    January 2011
  • SoulJazzsterInc

    @bitchimspecial I hate when people use gay as an insult... And I don't see what it has to do musically speaking with a 3LW song, it's much, much more soulful.

    December 2010
  • bitchimspecial

    Never Live Without You is gay. Legit faggotry. It sounds like a 3LW song.

    December 2010
  • LilDeviantOne86

    This man's voice is exceptionally beautiful. I am in love with the new Lost in Time LP! Bravo Mr. Benet

    December 2010
  • clerk84

    sometimes I cry is very very sad, but it's awesome!

    November 2010
  • Poppalox

    what I wouldn't give for his vocal range....

    October 2009
  • vdreyer

    Heads up to any neo soul fans out there in Los Angeles. Jennie Laws will be playing at The Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica this Friday, Aug 28th. Check out the youtube link below, as she really does have a great voice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtcls5MZ6yQ

    August 2009
  • MARKOMC

    Eric Benets Gorgy Porgy with Faith Evan is my ultimate favorite ... Its seriously one of my favorite songs ever! Classic!

    August 2009
  • JOAONUJAZZSOUL

    This Guy´s version for Toto´s Georgy Pory track is absolutely brilliant. Bought it on vinyl and cost me a fortune.

    June 2009
  • DollaMac

    Wow, despite having the correct tags, thanks for fucking up my charts with 'Benet' and then suggesting 'Benét' AFTER the fact. Jeez...[2]

    April 2009
  • alphaseven

    Wow, despite having the correct tags, thanks for fucking up my charts with 'Benet' and then suggesting 'Benét' AFTER the fact. Jeez...

    March 2009
  • iamcyn

    Spanish Fly! Oh my!

    February 2009
  • nardz08

    love don't love me has always been a favourite of mine. the words touch a nerve..

    October 2008
  • VivaciousDivah

    I love this man! I know his tour with Dwele is CRAZY!! Can't wait to catch them on tour.

    October 2008
  • Tiaandcoke

    New album is out, it´s on it´s way to me. Can´t wait

    October 2008
  • Madlocks

    Eric Benet's music is beautifuland classic, he just gets better with time...

    September 2008
  • Bobo444

    Making Love :)

    September 2008
  • musickology

    new album out,i hadnt even heard about!

    September 2008
See all 35 shouts

Videos

See more

Listening Now

Top Listeners

See more

Recent Activity

Related Journals

See more

More Information

Labels
Other spellings