He Got Soul: Eric Benet
Eric Benét's soulful career moments.
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Milwaukee and R&B? - The city of Milwaukee and R&B aren't exactly connected on the surface, but Eric Benét's roots there prove that there is a common denominator between the city and the genre. Although we were introduced to him in the '90s, Benét has been fine tuning his voice and music since the '80s. His hits and long-spanning career show that the "I Cry" singer's time and dedication to his craft are spot on. (Photo: Jordan House / EMI Records)
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The Freshman - Benét's 1996 debut album True to Myself made waves and familiarized R&B listeners with his signature passion-infused musical style that was complimented by a lyrical savvy rarely heard in music of the late '90s. (Photo: WENN)
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Sophmore Success - His sophmore album A Day in the Life help solidify his place in soul music. The single "Georgy Porgy" featuring Faith Evans, saw Benét hit the jackpot with radio spins and on the chart(Photos from left: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images, Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
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The Breakout Hit - The second single released from his sophmore album was "Spend My Life" featuring Candian-songtress Tamia. The duet quickly shot to No. 1 on the charts and earned the reputation as an modern R&B classic. (Photo: Moses Robinson/WireImage)
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Soul Train Awards Certified - In 2000, A Day in the Life earned Benét a Soul Train Award for Best Male R&B/Soul album. (Photo: WENN.com)
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