Eric Philippi is a widely talented German instrumentalist and schlager singer best recognized for his works such as One Last Kiss (2021) and You Are (2020). As a singer, Eric decided on a musical after he won the radio station (Radio Salu) newcomer competition in 2015. Afterward, he made a proper breakthrough in the industry with his debut album Shockverliebt (2021).
Personal Profile of Eric Philippi
- Full Name: Eric Philippi
- Nick Name: The James Dean of the Schlager
- Date of Birth: January 2, 1997
- Age: [age dob=”19970102”] years old
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Saarland, Germany
- Nationality: German
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
Biography of Eric Philippi
Eric Philippi was born and brought up in Saarland, Germany on January 2, 1997. Even though the name of his parents is not fully known, the singer has a great relationship with them as many photos of him and his parents have popped up on his social media pages.
While growing up in Saarland, Eric was drawn to music as a young boy. He was only 9 when he started playing different instruments like trumpet, piano, and guitar.
As a child, he performed regularly at festivals and parties. Afterward, he grew interested in Jazz music while he was still at school, and at 15 he took singing lessons which later blended his vast knowledge of instruments.
The German singer came to the spotlight in 2015 after winning the radio station newcomer award in 2015. He continued to hone his career and subsequently collaborated with the Munich music label Telamo in 2020.
Finally, his proper breakthrough came in 2021 after releasing his debut album Shockverleibt which peaked at 13 on the German official album charts. Following this, he participated in Florian Silbereisen’s Schagerchallenge 2021 and emerged winner of the show. And as a reward, he was awarded an exclusive club concert on MDR.
Fascinating Facts About The German Singer
- His parents have been helpful in his career
Eric Philippi owes his music career to a large extent to the support of his parents.
In an interview, he stated that his parents have been with him in every step of his life, in every action, and every good and bad moment. He also said that they are a huge part of his heart and the most important thing in his life.
Following his performance in Beatrice Engli’s show, his parents were prompted on stage, and the pop star played a unique piece for them showing his level of gratitude. The singer and his parents were overwhelmed by their emotions.
- He seems to be single
At the moment it seems the pop singer is not in any relationship as there are no revelations about this. What is known at the moment is that he is single and maybe still searching. However, he might make subsequent revelations about this part of his life.
- The pop singer was once a car mechatronics engineer
Even before his music career started fully, Eric initially began an apprenticeship as a car mechatronics engineer harmonizing this alongside music. But after his boss’s birthday party, where he graced the event with his musical prowess, it became clear to everyone that he was supposed to be a musician.
- He has other relatives in the music industry
Though the Saarlander has not shared much about his family, his skills with instruments could be linked to a family thing. Eric has an uncle who is a Saxophonist, another who is a trombonist, and also an aunt who plays piano and accordion, much about them is not known to the public.
- He almost lost his career to Laryngitis
At a point in his career, Eric was faced with health issues, he had laryngitis, which affected his voice. This made the singer put a hold on his career and thought he might never sing again. But fortunately for him, he came back strongly after proper health care attention.
The pop singer also mentioned that critiques weighed him down at a point in his career and felt like quitting music. But he never gave in to them as he is still blazing stronger in the music industry.
Check out his Discography
Album
- Schockverliebt (2021)
Awards
- Winner, radio station newcomer competition (2015)
- Winner, Florian Sibereisen Schlagerchallenge (2021)
Notable Singles
- You Are (2020)
- Infatuation (2021)
- One Last Kiss (2021)
