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BIOGRAPHY Benét's father loved classical music and inspired an interest in music in his son. By his teens, Eric had formed a vocal group with his sister and cousin called "Benét." The group released a self-titled album in 1992 but only sold 70,000 copies possibly due to a lack of proper promotion by Capitol Records . Also in 1992 , Benét's girlfriend, Tami, gave birth to a daughter they named India. The couple's happiness was short-lived when Tami was killed in a car accident a little over a year later. In 1994 , Benét signed with Warner Bros. Records , releasing his solo debut album, ''True to Myself'', in fall ( 1996 ). His next album, ''A Day in the Life'', was released in 1999 ; its first single, "Georgy Porgy (featuring Faith Evans)" received significant airplay, but the second single, "Spend My Life With You (featuring Tamia)", became a smash hit. "Spend My Life With You" rose to number one on the American R&B charts, was certified Gold , and nominated for a 2000 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group. The album, ''A Day In The Life'' also won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male. Benét also recorded for Earth, Wind, And Fire 's 30th anniversary CD. Benét has also been active as an actor; he had a recurring role on the Television Program ''For Your Love'' ( 1998 - 2002 ). He made his film debut in '' Glitter '' ( 2001 ). He became engaged to actress Halle Berry in 1999 , and they married in January 2001 . The couple separated in 2003 and have since divorced. DISCOGRAPHY
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