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Eric West is considered one of film and music's fastest rising stars in Hollywood, with a wealth and variety of performances to his credit. He most recently completed work on NBC's Emmy Award winning "30 Rock" and HBO's upcoming Broadway themed TV show "The Miraculous Year", staring Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon. He was recently named by US Weekly "One to Watch in 2011", named by Woman's Day magazine "Break-Out R&B Star," and made OK! Magazine's "Sexy Singles in Hollywood List."
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 CĂ©line 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.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.Recorded his first single at age 16. It was a Top 10 radio track in Japan.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.Engaged to actress Christina Milian from 2005-2006.