Eddie B
Eddie B, age 20. Eddie was born in Detroit, raised in San Antonio, Texas, and moved to Columbus, Ohio, in November 2002. A born performer and songwriter, Eddie was a member of his high school choir and learned his stage craft in groups like Tone Deep, Syncere, Project Soul and Woodgrain. His list of influences draw from all quarters of American musical history: old school jazz, country, rock, pop, hip-hop, and R&B with particular props to Michael Jackson, 112, Boyz II Men, New Edition, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Donny Hathaway, and the Temptations. "I love to dance," Eddie admits, "and do a little acting. I’m also into sports and love meeting new people."
Eddie B was discovered on board the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, where he co-wrote and recorded several songs with the Hit BET Group...Fatty Koo!!
Working together as one, Fatty Koo created a unique fusion of R&B, hip-hop, Latin, jazz and pop that led them to a record deal with Sony Urban/DAS/Columbia Records.
The groundbreaking urban television network BET caught the Fatty Koo vibe and worked with the group to create a Fatty Koo television series which debuted on April 21, 2005.
The group’s first single, "Bounce (Theme Song)," was co-written by Fatty Koo members Eddie B, Gabrielle, Valure, Ron, and Marya. "You got to have the funk," says Eddie when describing the song. "Get your groove on, dance, enjoy life and be yourself baby."
Eddie B is currently back in the studio creating new music, be on the lookout for the Music Industries best kept secret!!!