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Track Listings
| 1. The Newness |
| 2. The Hunger (feat. W. Ellington Felton) |
| 3. A Tale Of Two (feat. Ben "Bananas" O'neill and Michelle Thompson) |
| 4. Borrow You |
| 5. Dealing (feat. Lalah Hathaway) |
| 6. Still |
| 7. How Could She Do It |
| 8. Further (feat. T3 of Slum Village) |
| 9. The Power That Kisses Hold |
| 10. Howard Girls (feat. Brandon Hines, Geno Young and Aaron Abernathy) |
| 11. Weekend Getaway |
| 12. She |
| 13. Wanna Believe It Again (feat. Wayna) |
| 14. Bad For Me |
| 15. BreakItDown |
| 16. Pave A New Road |
| 17. Celebrate (feat. Sy Smith) |
Editorial Reviews
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2009 SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards Winners! ALBUM OF THE YEAR Eric Roberson - Music Fan First SONG OF THE YEAR Eric Roberson & Lalah Hathaway - Dealing --SoulTracks.com
Damn wonderful music from Eric Roberson -- an artist who never lets us down! Eric's got a style that's unlike anyone else we can think of -- warm, wonderful, and full of joy -- without any posturing modes at all, and a down to earth sensibility that's kept him at the top of our playlists for years -- and which makes each new record a delight! This set's Roberson's first for a few years, but it's well worth the wait -- as there's a deepened sense of soul that really comes through in the songwriting -- a new level of maturity in the way he looks at life, yet still all the boyish, honest charm that's always drawn us into his music. Production is beautiful -- simple and elegant, yet in ways that get far past some of the overdone modes of the underground -- proving once again that Roberson is one of the few cats out there who's actually setting new standards all the time in his music -- an under-discovered genius that we're plenty proud to know! Eric gets help on the record from guests who include Sy Smith, Wayna, Lalah Hathaway, Geno Young, and W Ellington Felton -- but as always, it's the Roberson genius that really grabs us -- on titles that include "The Hunger", "A Tale Of Two", "Borrow You", "Dealing", "How Could She Do It", "Further", "Bad For Me", "Breakitdown", "Pave A New Road", "Wanna Believe Again", and "Celebrate". A very long album -- over 75 minutes of music -- proving that Eric's definitely a music fan first! --DustyGroove.com
This CD has everything can't stop listening to it...I had you sign it so i am careful when i take it around...lol Love number 4...Number 5 the cut with Lalah i can't stop repeating that and Number 13 are my all time favs. Eric is so talented..I rave about hime everywhere and i am in the military so i tell alot of people...lol Hope everyone enjoy's it like i do... --Submitted by tatiana929 on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 12:44pm
Damn wonderful music from Eric Roberson -- an artist who never lets us down! Eric's got a style that's unlike anyone else we can think of -- warm, wonderful, and full of joy -- without any posturing modes at all, and a down to earth sensibility that's kept him at the top of our playlists for years -- and which makes each new record a delight! This set's Roberson's first for a few years, but it's well worth the wait -- as there's a deepened sense of soul that really comes through in the songwriting -- a new level of maturity in the way he looks at life, yet still all the boyish, honest charm that's always drawn us into his music. Production is beautiful -- simple and elegant, yet in ways that get far past some of the overdone modes of the underground -- proving once again that Roberson is one of the few cats out there who's actually setting new standards all the time in his music -- an under-discovered genius that we're plenty proud to know! Eric gets help on the record from guests who include Sy Smith, Wayna, Lalah Hathaway, Geno Young, and W Ellington Felton -- but as always, it's the Roberson genius that really grabs us -- on titles that include "The Hunger", "A Tale Of Two", "Borrow You", "Dealing", "How Could She Do It", "Further", "Bad For Me", "Breakitdown", "Pave A New Road", "Wanna Believe Again", and "Celebrate". A very long album -- over 75 minutes of music -- proving that Eric's definitely a music fan first! --DustyGroove.com
This CD has everything can't stop listening to it...I had you sign it so i am careful when i take it around...lol Love number 4...Number 5 the cut with Lalah i can't stop repeating that and Number 13 are my all time favs. Eric is so talented..I rave about hime everywhere and i am in the military so i tell alot of people...lol Hope everyone enjoy's it like i do... --Submitted by tatiana929 on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 12:44pm
Product Description
Eric Roberson's new album Music Fan First is a celebration of the ultimate partnership between music and its fans. His seventh album contains over an hour and 15 minutes of nonstop music presented in 17 new songs. The CD artwork is a 28-page tribute to music and its faithful followers, including over 700 pictures of music fans from all over the world, who submitted photos. With features by musical friends such as Lalah Hathaway, T3 of Slum Village, Wayna and several others, the award-winning singer/songwriter/producer held nothing back in creating the musical portrait he had in his head. Eric's approach to Music Fan First had less to do with rules and business than incorporating the elements of music he has been a fan of all his life. "You can call this album Soul Music, but really it has no genre," he says. "Those lines are blurred and colored over with melodies, rhythms, harmonies and discoveries inspired by the music I grew up listening to." Songs such as Borrow You, The Newness, A Tale of Two and Break It Down give the fans that familiar energy they've grown to love, while successfully pushing the envelope further. He says, "I don't care for assembly line music, so I set out to give the fans something relatable but at the same time something new they can fall in love with. With Music Fan First, I feel we accomplished that."
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By M. Ruiz
Format:Audio CD
I've been shopping on Amazon for years and very rarely write a review. However, this CD is a gem. Eric Roberson is an artist I've been meaning to pick up for years, but never got around to doing so. Once I caught the "Dealing" video on VH1 Soul, I immediately ordered this CD. I love this CD so much, that I just placed an order for everything else in Roberson's catalog. From the opening track, The Newness to the end, this CD doesn't have a bad track on it. If you like R&B, Neo-Soul, or just plain good music, pick up this CD and listen. Love your work Erro!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Scott Woods
Format:Audio CD
If you've followed Roberson's largely underground career, Christmas comes early for you this year. This album, 15 years into his professional career and delivering his sixth studio recording, is hands-down his best record.
I say the above acknowledging that Roberson has never put out a wholly bad record. He is a frighteningly consistent musician, releasing music that is earnest, fun, danceable and should be on R&B radio save that it's too good. He sounds better than half the field of any given year, has better grooves, and this record still beats all previous efforts. Roberson packs more lyrical content into one song than many artists do in five, owed in great part to a rap-metered style of singing that requires more words to fill the same space as a typical crooner. You'd think with that kind of space to fill he'd resort to the kind of lyrics that radio is filled with now: trite, club-easy verbal assaults on your intelligence. On the contrary, Roberson is an extremely good storyteller, and while almost all of his songs cater to the drama of the nightlife and love they never dip into trifling territory and sometimes elevate the game entirely. The persona-like lyrics of "The Hunger" is some serious narrative skill, and Roberson does this sort of thing for 17 tracks. This is R&B for grown folks that will still move the backs of your kids without offending either of you. Even a clear attempt at catering like "Howard Girls" manages to groove so hard you can't help but to enroll in the premise. Roberson's effort here is refreshing and, most importantly, good music. It's probably the best R&B record I've heard all year. It's at least the best R&B record I've heard since Foreign Exchange's "Leave It All Behind".... Read more ›
I say the above acknowledging that Roberson has never put out a wholly bad record. He is a frighteningly consistent musician, releasing music that is earnest, fun, danceable and should be on R&B radio save that it's too good. He sounds better than half the field of any given year, has better grooves, and this record still beats all previous efforts. Roberson packs more lyrical content into one song than many artists do in five, owed in great part to a rap-metered style of singing that requires more words to fill the same space as a typical crooner. You'd think with that kind of space to fill he'd resort to the kind of lyrics that radio is filled with now: trite, club-easy verbal assaults on your intelligence. On the contrary, Roberson is an extremely good storyteller, and while almost all of his songs cater to the drama of the nightlife and love they never dip into trifling territory and sometimes elevate the game entirely. The persona-like lyrics of "The Hunger" is some serious narrative skill, and Roberson does this sort of thing for 17 tracks. This is R&B for grown folks that will still move the backs of your kids without offending either of you. Even a clear attempt at catering like "Howard Girls" manages to groove so hard you can't help but to enroll in the premise. Roberson's effort here is refreshing and, most importantly, good music. It's probably the best R&B record I've heard all year. It's at least the best R&B record I've heard since Foreign Exchange's "Leave It All Behind".... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Leroy Walker
Format:Audio CD
I'm not one for writing reviews, since I have better things to do with my time, but I felt compelled to right one for this. Mainly, because he is an independent artist that is better than anything on the radio right now. 17 tracks of pure goodness, Usually there is always some weak links on an album, but this is an exception. Most of his songs would be 5 star, while a handful would be a 4. My personal favs are "Howard Girls", I love to reminisce over this one. "Borrow You" and "The Newness" and tracks you can groove too...I won't go over all 17 tracks, but I have listened to this CD numerous times and have never skipped a track. My only grip is that I took so long to discover this man's talent, but thats my own fault. Enough with the jibba jabba, go ahead and add this to your cart, you won't regret it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Ramblin' Fox
Format:Audio CD
This @#$% is FRESH, or maybe I'm caught up in the "Newness". Right when you think all hope is lost for authentic artists, someone like Eric Roberson comes along. I have one of Eric's previous projects, "...Left" which I thoroughly enjoy, but I think this is his best by FAR!!! If you're looking for the real deal, this is it. Erro has the vocal delivery of Musiq, with complex and intricate lyrics of Prince with a Marvin Gaye vibe.... Plain and simple, this is THE CD to own....
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Eric consistently keeps our minds and hearts in the right place with his lyrical clarity and musical melodies. So innovative and introspective, who could ask for more. This brother has really got it together in the music department and I'm sure his gifts spill overflowingly into his personal life.
Much Love & Peace to you & yours from an earth supporter & fan.
Much Love & Peace to you & yours from an earth supporter & fan.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I concur with Jill Scott who said, "Eric Roberson's voice is like a piece of red velvet cake." I hear the growth lyrically and musically, and his voice remains of supreme quality. I am a fan forever.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
4.5 stars...One of the best male soul artists I've ever heard...
February 28, 2010
By J. Johnson
Format:Audio CD
...and I've listened to a hell of a lot of records!
I had the pleasure of seeing Erro live not too long ago at the Time Lounge in Norfolk, VA. He performed as part of the weekly "Fuzzy Wednesdays", which is held by the local The Fuzz Band. (Fuzz Band member Nakia Madry informed me that E.R. wrote some songs for the band's album). He turned the house out! Excellent performance. I also had the added bonus of speaking with him at the end of the night, snapping a picture with him and having him autograph a copy of Music Fan First for me. Not only is Erro a great artist but he's a great guy as well.
When Eric says he is a music fan first, he's not lying! MMF ranks one as his strongest works from an extremely strong career (one that's been completely independent, by the way). Eleven of the album's seventeen-song program are killer. "The Newness", "The Hunger", the brilliant "Tale of Two", "Borrow You", "Dealing" (featuring the beautiful, deep honey-brown vocals of Lalah Hathaway), "Still", "How She Could She Do It", "Further" (featuring T3 from Slum Village), "Howard Girls" (although I could have done without the fellas 'testifying' at the end), "Weekend Getaway", and the hypnotic "She" would have made a perfect album; it would have made for a soul album that no one in 2009 (or any recent year) could have touched. The additional of the six other tracks cloud MMF and keep it from earning a complete five stars. While none of them are terrible, they don't hold the same magic that the aforementioned eleven do. Yet the eleven highlights are so strong that MMF remains a must-buy for anybody who craves music that is soulful and original.
MMF is definitely grown-folks music.... Read more ›
I had the pleasure of seeing Erro live not too long ago at the Time Lounge in Norfolk, VA. He performed as part of the weekly "Fuzzy Wednesdays", which is held by the local The Fuzz Band. (Fuzz Band member Nakia Madry informed me that E.R. wrote some songs for the band's album). He turned the house out! Excellent performance. I also had the added bonus of speaking with him at the end of the night, snapping a picture with him and having him autograph a copy of Music Fan First for me. Not only is Erro a great artist but he's a great guy as well.
When Eric says he is a music fan first, he's not lying! MMF ranks one as his strongest works from an extremely strong career (one that's been completely independent, by the way). Eleven of the album's seventeen-song program are killer. "The Newness", "The Hunger", the brilliant "Tale of Two", "Borrow You", "Dealing" (featuring the beautiful, deep honey-brown vocals of Lalah Hathaway), "Still", "How She Could She Do It", "Further" (featuring T3 from Slum Village), "Howard Girls" (although I could have done without the fellas 'testifying' at the end), "Weekend Getaway", and the hypnotic "She" would have made a perfect album; it would have made for a soul album that no one in 2009 (or any recent year) could have touched. The additional of the six other tracks cloud MMF and keep it from earning a complete five stars. While none of them are terrible, they don't hold the same magic that the aforementioned eleven do. Yet the eleven highlights are so strong that MMF remains a must-buy for anybody who craves music that is soulful and original.
MMF is definitely grown-folks music.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
By far my favorite Album
I have all of Eric Roberson's album's and this my favorite. Treat your ears and purchase. It's just real good R&B soul. Brother is just talented.
Published 1 month ago by SoleSista
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality service
My cd arrived a lot sooner than expected, that made this a wonderful experience. I will definitely use their services in the near future.
Published 11 months ago by Mister Jackson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Really great album!
I'm soooo happy I decided to get this album. Eric Roberson is really talented.. I have also believed that an album is great if you can listen to the first 7 tracks without... Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Rice
4.0 out of 5 stars
Smooth CD
I really like this CD. If you are looking for a true R&B album, you need to purchase this. Real R&B music is hard to come by these days, especially since a lot of times, the R&B... Read more
Published 19 months ago by D
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best
Easily the best R&B release in the past 5 years, and probably my favorite R&B album of all time. He is the most underrated R&B artist ever.
Published on June 14, 2011 by M. Webber
5.0 out of 5 stars
Luv N iT
I'm so glad I made this purchase. Everytime I listen to this album it sounds better than the last. Eric is a tru artist. I can let the whole album play without any skippin..
Published on January 7, 2011 by Luuvnmusic
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best of 2010 from ERROSOUL
I will say after listening to a lot of soul-rnb-neo etc. in 2010 ,this is the cream of the crop, in my opinion . Read more
Published on December 29, 2010 by will power
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eric Roberson Fan
I can write about Bro, Erro In all of his 7 cd's this is his latest, all day. Being that this is his seventh, I'm gonna make this real short, If you do not have at least 1 of bro... Read more
Published on December 8, 2010 by G. Muhammad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Talent beyond belief
I happen to discover Erro on Amazon as I was looking for another artist his CD showed up in the bottom and something told me to listen to it. Read more
Published on November 24, 2010 by kalonji c. outten
5.0 out of 5 stars
A True Pleaser!
I have been listening to Eric Roberson since I stumbled upon one of his CD's at Amoeba. I've been hooked ever since. Read more
Published on October 7, 2010 by Zajael
