Eric Singleton

Eric XL Singleton (born Eric Newkirt Singleton, November 6, 1968, New York City), also known as XLarge, is an American former rapper, songwriter and assistant manager, 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".

Eric XL Singleton
Birth nameEric Newkirt Singleton
Born (1968-11-06) November 6, 1968
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop • Dance-rap
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • Songwriter
  • Assistant manager
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1994–2001
LabelsBMG
Associated actsModern Talking

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.

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