“I’ve got a girl back at home, and I can’t afford to be carrying on..a wise man once told me when you’re tempted with this…shake her hand, and walk away…”
GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter Eric Roberson is back again with a new music video “Shake Her Hand,” off of his 2011 album, Mister Nice Guy. The track was produced by Brandon “BJazz” Scott. In the song, Roberson shares advice on how to handle meeting temptation, when you have a special someone already. The video was shot in London, and directed by Spectrum LDN.
Don’t know what motivated Fred Hammond to ask Dave Hollister, Brian Courtney Wilson and Eric Roberson to join him for an ensemble project, but thank God he did. But it’s just not enough to assemble a “supergroup” and think it will succeed on the names of the group members alone. The product must be impressive. Not only is “Here In Our Praise” impressive– it’s just about perfect. The melody, the harmony and the lyrics make this song instantly likeable and memorable. When a good song like this is released (gospel or secular), it seems so simple (although it isn’t) and makes one wonder, “Why can’t all artists do this?” So refreshing.
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Grown Folks Music had the honor of catching up with our “Artist of the Month” Eric Roberson. Erro (as his most ardent supporters know him) spoke about everything from his early career and unreleased music to his most recent project. He also revealed his own personal favorite artists. Eric is known for his blogging about his style, so is there a clothing line in the works? Listen in as we get the answer to that question. If you are new to Eric’s music or die hard fan, there is probably some great information revealed in the interview that will make you love the man and his music even more.
Eric Roberson’s most recent release “Mr. Nice Guy” is available on Amazon.com. To show your support, stop by his Facebook page Blue Erro Soul and hit “like”. To learn more about his amazing career and to check tour dates in your area, check out his official blog/website, and follow him on Twitter @IAmEricRoberson.
We always like to keep you in the loop of what’s going on around town so for our “Grown Folks” in the NYC, listen up!!! On Wednesday, November 14th, Sol Village will feature some of the hottest soul/R&B acts on the scene. Host by Eric Roberson along with music from The Collective, this event will include musicians like MichaelLynche, Mree, Melody Angel, Margaret Glaspy, J. Renee and South Carolina native, Collette. Doors will open 7pm at the SOBs! Make sure you’re in the house!!!
And speaking of soultress, Collette (http://www.collettemusic.com ), here is her latest single, Material Star from her sophomore release, Juneteenth Revolution scheduled for release December 4th! Here’s a taste of what you’ll experience from her upcoming performance at Sol Village.
Eric Roberson is trying to warn the fellas about that thing called the “Male Ego” and mixes a comedy in for good measure in this new video. Check it out and enjoy.
If there is a face to the independent soul music movement, it is probably Eric Roberson. And if there’s a producer for the indie soul movement, it’s certainly DJ Kemit. The video for “Fortune Teller” features Eric Roberson and guest appearances by soul singers N’Dambi, Rhonda Thomas and Avery Sunshine.
The third outing from Richmond, VA based and internationally known artist Jarrad Anthony Ready To Live brings to mind all the melodic and lyrical vibrancy associated with the first wave singer-songwriter school, embodied by the likes of Taylor, Mitchell, Morrison et al.
Storytelling at its finest, Ready To Live presents characters with character and depth, all who share the common thread of forward motion no matter the obstacles that they may endure: which, even includes the space time continuum of “Never See Her Again”. Love may be at the center of it all here but make no mistake this set of music is not a “Moon, June, Spoon” ode to that emotion. No, Jarrad Anthony deals with the complexity of the emotion that more often than not is the catalyst for the creation of life both new and reborn. (more…)
We saved the best for last. This song is quiet-storm perfection and a must-have for your Grown and Sexy playlist. Please enjoy “Softest Lips” by Eric Roberson.
