Eric Roberson attended Howard University in the 1990s, majoring in musical theater. While at Howard, he would record music late at night with friends at a local studio. Roberson was offered a record deal his sophomore year but had only modest success with his single. He took a break from college but later returned to Howard to finish his degree. Roberson credits Howard with helping him mature as both an artist and a person, and says the work ethic he developed there has helped him succeed in the music industry. He now runs his own record label and remains proud of Howard's legacy in music.