Eric Benét
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Eric Benét Jordan (born October 15, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a gold-selling American R&B and gospel singer. His duet with Tamia, "Spend My Life With You", was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2000. From 2001 to 2005, he was married to Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry.
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[edit] Biography
Benét was born Eric Benét Jordan in 1966, Benét being his mother's maiden name. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is the youngest of five siblings.
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.
Benét has also been active as an actor; he had a recurring role on the television program For Your Love (1998 - 2002). He made his film debut in Glitter (2001).
He became engaged to actress Halle Berry in 1999, and they married in January 2001. The couple separated in 2003 and have since divorced.
[edit] Discography
- True To Myself (1996)
- A Day in the Life (1999) (Certified GOLD)
- Better and Better (2001) (Unreleased, but later became Hurricane)
- Hurricane (2005)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B/Hip-Hop | |||
| 1996 | "Let's Stay Together" | #45 | True To Myself |
| 1996 | "Spiritual Thang" | #41 | True To Myself |
| 1997 | "Femininity" | #24 | True To Myself |
| 1997 | "True To Myself" | #43 | True To Myself |
| 1999 | "Georgy Porgy" | #15 | A Day In The Life |
| 1999 | "Spend My Life With You" (Featuring Tamia) | #1 | A Day In The Life |
| 2000 | "When You Think Of Me" | #46 | A Day In The Life |
| 2001 | "Love Don't Love Me" | #38 | The Brothers (Soundtrack) |
| 2005 | "I Wanna Be Loved" | #28 | Hurricane |
| 2005 | "Hurricane" | #33 | Hurricane |
| 2006 | "Where Does The Love Go" (with Yvonne Catterfeld) | (only released in GER, AUT & CH) | Aura |
| 2006 | "Pretty Baby" | #44 | Hurricane |
[edit] Resources
- "Eric Benet". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved Oct. 22, 2004.
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| NAME | Jordan, Eric Benét |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Eric Benét |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 15, 1966 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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