Eric Nicks graduated from New York University and began co-managing the sister of his best friend, up and coming rapper, Foxy Brown.
In ‘96 Nicks received a call from Lyor Cohen and Chris Lighty, offering him an A&R position at Violator (company) Records and Management where he would help shape the careers of LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, and Noreaga among others.
After spending 5 years at Violator, Lighty named him President of the records division until he stepped off to start a management company, EVision, with LL Cool J as one of his clients.
The star-studded room has included Kevin Liles, Jay-Z, Denzel Washington, Terrence Howard and many other celebrities and industry executives.
Brookland Entertainment was home to the hit single "Download" by Lil' Kim ft. T-Pain and Charlie Wilson and dancehall artist Beenie Man.