Eric Singleton

Eric XL Singleton
Birth name	Eric Newkirt Singleton
Born	(1968-11-06) November 6, 1968
Origin	New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Rap, dance
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, musician, assistant manager
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1994–2001
Labels	BMG
Associated acts	Modern Talking

Eric XL Singleton (born Eric Newkirt Singleton, November 6, 1968, New York City), also known as XLarge, is an American rapper who has appeared on many dance music productions, significantly on Modern Talking songs, such as "You're My Heart, You're My Soul '98", "China In Her Eyes", and "Last Exit to Brooklyn".

Biography

Singleton has worked since 1994 with different music producers. He worked with unknown bands in Germany, like Face II Face, Deep Down and Cool Cut. He gained fame mainly through his appearances as rapper for Modern Talking. He appeared for the first time on the comeback version of "You're My Heart, You're My Soul" in 1998, then for the next few years he was heard on every single Modern Talking song released, until "Last Exit to Brooklyn" in 2001 (except "Win the Race").

In 2000, he released his first solo single, "Sexy Girl", featuring Shaggy.

After his last single with Modern Talking, he moved back to Georgia, U.S.

External links

• Eric Singleton at Discogs