An outstanding storyteller, Ericโs music is relatable, allowing him to form personal connections with each of his listeners. His music is influenced by elements of music styles varying from Soul, Rhythm & Blues, House, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Rock and more, inhibiting him from being confined or limited to any one genre of music. His music is personal, poetic, positive and progressive. It is classic music presented in an untraditional fashion. All of these factors, paired with a humble, inspiring, and inviting spirit, has earned Eric the love and respect of each of his fans one by one, cultivating a fan base that has shown an unbelievable level of support throughout the years.
Eric Roberson began his career as a performing artist by singing in church and acting in his high school productions. In 1990, he won a scholarship to Howard University in Washington, DC where he graduated with a degree in Music Theatre. While a attending Howard, Eric was signed to Warner Brothers and released his first single "The Moon" in 1994 which charted on Billboards Top 100 R&B/Hip Hop Chart. Eric later entered into a songwriting deal with EMI Publishing where he would write for and work with a number of notable artists including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Osulande, Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Carl Thomas, Vivian Green, 112, Will Smith and countless others. Although being a songwriter for other artists was (and continues) to be one of Ericโs passions, he still had aspirations to share his personal message with the world, a message that only he could
deliver. After experiencing the ups and downs of being signed to a major label, and with the help of two supportive and loving parents, Eric began performing and selling his own music. In 2001, he established his record label B.L.U.E. Erro Soul where he released his first independent project The Esoteric Movement. Subsequently, Eric has gone on to release 7 other independent projects on his label: The Vault 1.0, The Vault Vol. 1.5, The Appetizer, Erro Live: Vol. DC, Left, and Music Fan First, and his latest project Mister Nice Guy? (2011). What once began as a hobby has now become an affluent business which has gone on to sell over 80,000 CDโs independently, thousands of digital downloads, and allowed Eric to tour all over, nationally and internationally, and in front of crowds of up to thousands.
โErroโ has earned the great respect and admiration of his peers and fans. Recognized for his undeniable talents, he became the first independent artist to be nominated for a BET Award in 2007 and was the recipient of the Underground Artist of the Year BETJ Virtual Award with Rahsaan Patterson in 2008. Released in late summer 2009, his album Music Fan First debuted in the top 10 on the ITunes R&B/Soul Charts. The album went on to entering into the top 100 Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the song โBorrow Youโ, the Top 100 R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the album itself. In both 2010 and 2011, Eric Roberson received Grammy Award nominations in the category of Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the songs โA Tale of Twoโ and โStillโ respectively, an amazing accomplishment for an independent artist.
Eric has gained a reputation for delivering dynamic live performances, which continues to spread all over the world. His ability entertain by bringing life to his songs on stage and creating songs on the spot using words provided by the crowd (freestyle) has been known to convert strangers to family, and turn those who have lost faith in the authenticity of music into believers again.
Eric Roberson continues to blaze through the industry under his own terms and in his own unique fashion always keeping one step ahead. His name continues to become as well known as some of his major mainstream counterparts as he bridges the gap between the majors and independent music. His originality, electric live performances, impressive freestyles, genuine humility, and his ability to connect with people through his music, has earned him the respect, appreciation, strong following and the support of fans all over the world.
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Eric Roberson is an R&B artist from Rahway, New Jersey, USA. He is sometimes referred to simply as Erro.
Born and raised in a musical family in Rahway, New Jersey, some of Robersonโs earliest memories were of his father singing and playing guitar. Eric was singing even as a child, and began performing in earnest as a teenager. He attended Howard University on a Musical Theatre scholarship and performed frequently on campus, while also landing a recording contract with Warner Brothers, for which he recording the R&B hit โThe Moonโ 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 a slew of Philly based artists such as Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, and most extensively, DJ Jazzy Jeff. As a member of Jeffโs A Touch Of Jazz production company, Roberson made contributions to Jeffโs debut album, The Magnificent in 2002. He continued songwriting work as well as releasing his own material through his Blue Erro Soul imprint.
The desire for creative freedom led Roberson to shun major labels and work as an independent for his solo career, beginning with 2001โs The Esoteric Movement. Over the next half decade he violated virtually every tenet of conventional wisdom in fashioning one of the most successful independent recording careers. Heโs released albums when he felt like it, and sometimes reworked and reissued them. Heโs also sold his CDs principally through his concerts, small retail outlets and CD Baby, resulting in over 100,000 copies sold of his four critically acclaimed albums, The Esoteric Movement, The Vault, Vol 1, The Vault, Vol 1.5, and 2005โs The Appetizer.
If there is a face to the independent soul music movement, it is probably Eric Roberson. The respect he receives from other artists has been driven by his uncompromising success as well as from the unselfishness he has shown in support of other up-and-coming singers and musicians. That peer love appears to only be exceeded by the near fanatical following he has among a surprisingly large fanbase, making him a sort of indie soul royalty.
There is a quiet, and strong emerging force in music that is making its way back to the forefront. Soul music is trying to continue it re-emergence from the early millennium, when artists like Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, India Arie, DโAngelo, and Maxwell were common household names in the music scene. Though it seems that Hip Hop/R&B and commercial R&B has retaken the reigns away from soul music, it is heavily rising underneath the repetitive rhetoric heard on the radio waves. A language that once stood strong as the voice of love, unity, happiness, togetherness, and upliftment; looks to have lost its firm hold over the world of music as the soulโs voice to the ears of the world. Yet, if you look a little deeper, there is a new backbone of soul musicโฆ Though it may be silent and un-noticeable, it is daily reaffirming its place as the language of the soul. His body of work, the songs written and created, soul music has come back to the frontline of sound; and this brother is carrying the load. Eric Roberson is a Grammy Award nominated songwriter and the undisputed Prime Minister of Independent Soul that has been more than just a King of Independent Soul. He has been an Ambassador, Leader, Mentor, and has continually pave the road on how to be successful in the Independent Soul Music industry. For fifteen years, he has consistently produced eminent soul music, as well as been at the forefront of the Honest Music Movement.
Eric Roberson the life of soul singing in Rahway, New Jersey; where Erro got his start, his hometown. Coming from a musically inclined family, Eric has been blessing the world vocally since the age of 5. With his father being a musician himself, it is the beginning of Eric Roberson musical exposure. After completion his matriculation through the New Jersey grammar school system, Eric Roberson received a full scholarship to Howard University. It is here, that Eric received his first recording deal from Warner Bros. in 1994, releasing the song โThe Moonโ, which broke the top 40 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. Yet, Erroโs relationship with Warner Bros. ended soon after; so Eric Roberson went back to Howard University and finished his degree in 1997. From this point, determined to enter the music industry, Eric becomes the backbone of soul by writing his way back into music.
The song written work for another artist was โSo Longโ for the group Phajja. Then, he began to bust through the music with writing/co-writing a conglomerate of work for well-known R&B and Neo Soul artists, some which you know very well, but were unaware of the pen behind the passion. Songwriting list includes:
112 - โFunny Feelingsโ Room 112 (1998)
Will Downing - All the Man You Need (2000)
Case - Open Letter (2001)
Musiq Soulchild - โMerry Go Roundโ(2000), โPrevious Catsโ(2002)
Vivian Green - โWhat Is Loveโ, โEmotional Rollercoasterโ, โCompleteโ (2002)
Wild Wild West Soundtrack - (1999)
Carl Thomas - โReboundโ
Eric Roberson also performed and co-wrote a duet with Jill Scott called โOne Timeโ from the Down To Earth soundtrack. You can also find Eric Roberson working with DJ Jazzy Jeff with the song โRock with Youโ and โFor the Love of Da Gameโ, and vocal collaboration with Raheem DeVaughn and V. Other notable work to be considered is โI Have A Songโ for the Prison Song soundtrack, and โHold Onโ, written for Dwele on his Subject album.
Eric Roberson has created six albums of his own: The Esoteric Movement, The Vault Vol. 1, The Vault Vol. 1.5, and The Appetizer,Left, and Music Fan First . He touches every aspect and facet of soul music, from the love-filled melodic ballets, to the soulful upbeat songs that make you move. Outstanding ballets such as โJust A Dreamโ, โDef Earsโ, and โShould We Tryโ show the songwriting ability of the artist, as well as the rhythmic creativity in the way the lyrics are arranged in the music. You can tell that lyrical content is something completely thought out, not just simple works with catchy hooks placed together. He is a storyteller, and this very evident in his work. Smooth, sultry songs like She Couldnโt Hear Me, Rebound, and When Love Calls show you the importance of the subject matter in his music. Precisely teaching you a life lesson musically; this is an exclusive rarity in an artist. Songs such as โRain on My Paradeโ, and the critically acclaimed โThe Moonโ, shows some of the influence of other artists, and gives you that New Jack City R&B feel of the late 80โs and early 90โs.
He can also make you move with up-tempo songs such as โWhat I Gotta Doโ, โChange For Meโ, โPainkillerโ, and โRight Back To Youโ. A highly bestowed honor to Eric Roberson was his opportunity to work with Lenny Kravitz. Eric Roberson was 1 of 10 producers in the world, 1 of 2 producers chosen in the US, and the only soul music producer chosen to remix Lenny Kravitz single โBreatheโ, done for Absolute Vodka promotion. Other collaborations of Eric Roberson include working with Marsha Ambrosius from Floetry on โN2Uโ on his The Appetizer LP, and โShe Ought to Knowโ from the The Vault Vol. 1.5, and J. Rawls on the song โPleasure Before Painโ.
Eric Roberson gave his 7th release called Music Fan First, a divinely complete album with 17 records which exquisitely displays his love and appreciation for the process of creating music. With features from amazing artist such as Grammy Award nominated Wayna, Lalah Hathaway, and Slum Village.
This album spans across many musical genres, but the foundation of soul can be heard throughout each song, and his classic style is elevated with amazing production by such producers as Brett โBdubbโ Baker, Dana Sorey, and UK producer Colin Emmanuel just to name a few. This is by far Eric Robersonโs most aggressive album, and truly can be considered one of the best soul albums of this decade. The voice of honest music has been quieted, but Eric Roberson magnifies that voice with Music Fan First. In his attempt create a masterpiece with a focus on the being a fan of the process of creating music, he has masterfully conceived an album that all Music Fans can embrace and enjoy eternally. You will be unable to find one record on this album that is not noteworthy; this is most complete soul album released this decade. For an artist who is so incredibly talented, he is extremely humble. Never taking anything for granted, he appreciated his fans by including all of their pictures in the 28 pages of his album cover. It is because of his great talent that Eric Roberson received his first Grammy nomination this year, as a 2010 Grammy nominee for his single โA Tale of Twoโ of off Music Fan First album. For more information about Eric Roberson, please check out his MySpace @www.myspace.com/ericroberson, or his website: www.ericrobersonsmusic.com
Just a Dream
Eric Roberson Lyrics
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Dancing to the ocean waves
Under a half exposed moon
So secure if we stay here forever
We still would have to go
Go and leave too soon
But it's all just a dream
And it's all just a dream
The next day you didn't hold me
And it hurts, hurts so bad
To have my sweet next day remind me
My sweet next day remind me
That it's all just a dream away
I had a dream that you wrote me a letter
Oh, your kisses placed so gently over
Every sentence formed oh, it felt so warm
And the words you wrote them
With so much conviction
Sweet like your perfumed neck
That you rub the paper on
But it's all just a dream
The next day you didn't know me
And it's all just a dream
The next day you didn't hold me
And it hurts, hurts so bad
To have my sweet next day remind me
My sweet next day remind me
That it's all just a dream away
Sweet next day remind me
The song Just ADream by Eric Roberson is a soulful depiction of romantic longing and loss. In the song, the singer describes two dreams that he had featuring his lover. In the first dream, the couple is slow dancing by the ocean under a half-exposed moon. The singer expresses a sense of security and pure happiness as long as they stay locked in that dream world. However, when they wake up, they have to leave each other again, and the happiness that they experienced in the dream is replaced by a sense of loss.
In the second dream, the singer receives a letter from his lover. The letter is filled with expressions of love and devotion. The singer feels like he can sense his lover's perfume on the paper and that the kisses he receives feel real. However, once again, he wakes up to the reality that his dreams are fleeting and his lover is not there with him. The song speaks to the pain of loving someone and feeling the separation between dreams and reality. The singer is unable to shake off the allure of the dream world and the comfort that it brings, even though he knows that it is not real.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a dream we were slow
I dreamt of us dancing slowly by the ocean waves
Dancing to the ocean waves
We were swaying our bodies to the rhythm of the waves
Under a half exposed moon
The moon was partially visible in the sky
So secure if we stay here forever
I felt safe and secure in that moment and wished it would last forever
We still would have to go
However, I knew that eventually, we would have to leave this moment behind
Go and leave too soon
Leaving was inevitable but it felt like it would be too soon
But it's all just a dream
Unfortunately, it was all just a dream
The next day you didn't know me
The next day, you didn't even recognize me
And it hurts, hurts so bad
The feeling was so painful and deeply hurtful
To have my sweet next day remind me
The following day only served as a reminder of what I had dreamed of the night before
That it's all just a dream away
It was clear that it was all just a fleeting dream and nothing more
I had a dream that you wrote me a letter
Another dream I had was of receiving a letter from you
Oh, your kisses placed so gently over
The letter was adorned with your gentle, soft kisses
Every sentence formed oh, it felt so warm
The words you had written felt so warm and comforting
And the words you wrote them
What you had written had a profound impact on me
With so much conviction
Your words were written with so much passion and conviction
Sweet like your perfumed neck
The words you wrote were as sweet as the scent of your perfume
That you rub the paper on
It was as if you had transferred your essence onto the paper
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I had a dream we,
Slow dancing to the ocean waves
Under a half exposed moon,
So secure
If we stay in here forever we
Still would have to go
Go and leave too soon
(Chorus)
But it's all, just a dream
The next day, you didn't know me
And it's all, oh just a dream
The next day, you didn't hold me
And it hurts, hurt so bad
To have my sweet next day remind me
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na...)
My sweet next day remind me
That it's all just a dream away
(Verse 2)
I had a dream
That you wrote me a letter
Oh, your kisses placed so gently
Over every sentence form
(Oh it felt so warm)
And the words you wrote them
With so much conviction
Sweet like your perfumed neck,
That you rubbed the paper on
(Chorus)
But it's all, just a dream
The next day, you didn't know me
And it's all, oh just a dream
The next day, you didn't hold me
And it hurts, girl it hurts
To have my sweet next day remind me
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na...)
My sweet next day remind me
That it's all just a dream away
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na...)
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And it's all just a dream, away...
Laura Phillips
This song is melodic, the lyrics are beautiful and I can't get enough of this man's music. From the album "The Appetizer" to "Music Fan First" his music never disappoints.
Mj Grant
My wedding is about 10 hours away and this will be our first dance song ! Beautiful !
Ms. Dana E. Moultrie, CPS
Congratulations..it's a beautiful song..me and my fiance love this one as well.... enjoy the journey in a true love.
NAY
Eric's body of work is so amazing. He knows just what to say...
Tone Harris
This is a beautiful song!!!!
Mistyblu4U
Tone Harris....yes it is.
Toma Hilaire
I'm in love with this song. It's a very beautiful song..
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candycanerattler
I am also addicted to this song. I just discovered it a few days ago, but the instant it started playing I was sucked in by his smooth voice and thought provoking, tear jerking lyrics. It reminds me of a lonely time in my life. Needless to say I haven't stopped listening to it since I started. It's refreshing to hear real music from an artist who is serious about his craft and not just out to make a $. Beautiful!
mzgemini0006
I'm so in love with song.... This man is the truth!!!