The guru of sexy R&B, Eric Benét oozes classic soul but he also brings just the right amount of modern edge. Shortly after a stint as one-third of a family band early in his career, Benét signed to Warner Bros. Records and released his 1996 solo debut True to Myself. A substantial success, it would spawn four hit singles. His high-profile collaborations with Tamia and Faith Evans helped make his second album, A Day in the Life, his biggest selling record. Following label disputes—and an unreleased album—he moved to Friday Records before launching his own record label.