Eric Benet's Top Visuals
This smooth operator has given us some dope moments.
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Sure Thing - Since making a splashy debut with his album True to Myself, back in 1996, Eric Benet has given R&B fans pockets of memorable moments to treasure. Whether it was opening up on "Sometimes I Cry" or performing alongside Robin Thicke and Joe to tribute Earth, Wind & Fire at the 2011 Soul Train Awards, Benet's smooth vocals have kept his closest fans listening for well over 18 years and counting now. Before he makes an appearance at this year's Soul Train Awards, view some of the top visual moments of his career.(Photo by Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Smooth Introduction - "Georgy Porgy" wasn't Eric Benet's biggest single to date, but it definitely paved ways for him to become an R&B star in 1999. With the assist from Faith Evans, Eric definitely kissed the girls and made them cry on this record. Cool duo.(Photo: Warner Bros Records)
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Spend It - Eric Benet's follow-up single, "Spend My Life With You," turned him into a bonafide R&B star as it skyrocketed to the top of the R&B charts and went gold. The heartfelt record featured Tamia. Watching this video made you feel like they were a couple. Sorry, Grant Hill, it's true.(Photo: Warner Bros Records)
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Grammy Nod - How big of a record was "Spend My Life With You" in 1999? It earned the crooner a 2000 Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group. He didn't win the award, but the nod marked his first of four career Grammy nominations. Not too shabby there. (Photo: Robert Mora/Getty Images)
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Paying Homage - Eric Benet was one of several artists called upon to help tribute the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire at the 2011 Soul Train Awards. As part of the tribute, Benet performed the group's hit "Reasons" alongside Joe and Robin Thicke. Smooth.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)
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