Music Style Pop

Musical Influences Janet Jackson, Prince, Michael Jackson, Jody Watley, Pink

Similar Artists Justin Timberlake, Usher, Michael Jackson, Prince, Janet Jackson

Artist History Born May 18, 1982, eryK's entertainment career began at the age of 13 years old, nephew to Motown superstar and Grammy Living Legend Award winner Smokey Robinson. Following previous commercial work, eryK. put that behind him to focus on his music career, and at age 14 signed his first ever contract, one for a 3 album deal, which he was able to get out of and renegotiate for an undisclosed amount. In 1995 he started work on his debut album "The End" with producer Wilson Pena, he put together an 11 track album of R&B, Dance, and Funk songs. eryK. wrote and CO-wrote 10 of the song's on the album at the young age of 14. "End Of The World" was the first single to hit the radio waves. It peaked at #82 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart, but while sales were low in the USA "End Of The World" made a debut in the Top 30 of chart's in Japan, and ending up reaching #6 weeks later. The disc was able to produce 3 more top 40 pop, top 10 dance hit singles. The album would peak at #44 on the pop chart and #8 on the dance chart before 1997 closed. "The Magic Is Working" and "End Of The World" both hit GOLD, "The Magic Is Working" also hit #2 on the Dance Chart and stayed there for 5 weeks never making the pole peak #1. While 1997 was closing his debut album hit Platinum, and won and was nominated for many music awards. While taking a break in 1998, he CO-hosted New York's WBLS Top 9 at 9 With JC Jordan in summer 1998, until winter 1998 while writing for his new album, in November 1998 he started recording again, and in November 2000, "The New Me" was completed, his first new work in 4 years.

Albums "The End" (1996) "The New Me" (2001) "Driving Away" (2003)

Press Reviews listen.com - Youthful R&B lyrics set to lite Dance Pop rhythms. An innocent pop appeal adds shine to mix of glittering electronics and soft beats that put you at ease.

Location New York City, New York - USA

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