Eric Burton of Black Pumas

Eric Burton is the singer, songwriter, producer and co-founder of Black Pumas. Black Pumas’ 2019 self-titled debut was a widely acclaimed LP that was nominated for “Album of the Year.” With seven Grammy nominations now under their belt, the Austin-bred duo have made a major cultural impact with smash singles like “Colors,” a gold-certified anthem that’s amassed over 800 million streams, in addition to hitting No. 1 at AAA Radio and earning Grammy nominations for “Record of the Year” and “Best American Roots Performance.” Black Pumas became known for their exhilarating live show as shown by multiple sold-out tours across North and South America and Europe. With the release of their debut LP, Black Pumas’ meteoric rise included performing at the Grammys and at President Biden’s Inauguration, stops at shows like “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, winning “Emerging Act of the Year” from the Americana Music Association, and selling over a million album equivalents worldwide. They also captured the film, tv and advertising world with over 40 TV and film, 20 advertisement and 50 sports-related syncs, and established brand partnerships across a number of genres. One of the most electrifying new acts to emerge in recent years, Black Pumas released their highly anticipated sophomore Grammy-nominated album Chronicles of a Diamond last year with its debut single “More Than a Love” snagging a 2024 Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance.