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Eric West (II)

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Before the release of his debut album, "Half Life", the actor/singer made news headlines in support of Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's Superbowl halftime performance when he wore a "I Support Janet Jackson" t-shirt to the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards.

Recorded a song called "Can You Help Me?", produced by Stay-C of the rock band Spout! In spring of 2002, it was shipped to radio in Latin America; in fall 2002, it became an international mega hit topping the B-Radio Latin American radio charts for 2 weeks, rivaling songs by Justin Timberlake and Madonna for the No. 1 spot, while hitting Top 5 in Chile, Bolivia and Mexico.

In the summer of 1998 he took his voice to radio, at age 16 he was the youngest DJ ever on FM radio in New York City, when he became a co-host of the Top 9 at 9 on 107.5 WBLS with radio diva JC Jordan.

Signed a deal with Artist Against Racism to appear in their TV commercial's in America. Artist Against Racism is an organization that also includes superstars like Céline Dion, Lenny Kravitz, Sarah McLachlan, Mike Myers, "Bush" and Aerosmith.

Honored with a Humanitarian Award called Youth Of The Millennium from the OCTN in 2003.

His debut album "Half - Life" is set for release in early 2005.

Nephew of soul legend Smokey Robinson.

Born to an African American mother and a Puerto Rican father.

In 2004, Eric appeared in his own fashion spread in Marie Clarie Japan. He was featured as one of fashion's top new models and singers.

He has stated his influences include Mark Wahlberg, Janet Jackson, Alejandro Sanz, Prince and Michael Jackson.

Recorded his first single at age 16. It was a Top 10 radio track in Japan.

He has 2 siblings, an older brother and sister. He hired his sister to be his personal assistant. She travels with him.

In association with Rolling Stone Magazine, Eric earned a 2000 My VH-1 Award Nomination for Best Legal MP3 Download, against Eminem, Madonna, U2, BBMak and 2+gether.

Discovered by Stacy Ferguson in 1996.

Personal Quotes

"Janet Jackson is an icon, I've been honored to meet her a few times, working with her would be amazing, though I don't think Jermaine Dupri will like me being around his girl. I recently met Madonna, and told her I'd like to work with her, but who wouldn't want to work with Janet or Madonna? They are the greatest female artist of my time". (Music Week Oct, 2004)

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