Eric Bellinger

By Jack Barnes

Fresh off the heels of his Eric B. For President: Term 2 EP, Eric Bellinger is sharing the ThisIsRnB–premiered visual for “Make You Mine,” which has Bellinger diving into a pulsating dancehall beat for one of his steamiest songs yet. With aerial shots above Malibu and a gorgeously blue Pacific Ocean, “Make You Mine” shows the multi-faceted singer/songwriter stunting in both a sports car and yellow Vans, all while making the girl of his dreams fall in love. Cruising in a beautiful yacht with Christina Milian while dropping sultry lines, Eric Bellinger has the ability to make you his with a flick of his wrist. Enjoy this video stream below after the jump.

Capitalizing on the 2016 campaign season, Eric Bellinger released the Eric B. and Rakim-referencing Eric B. For President: Term 1 in September 2016, as well an acoustic rendition of the project. Its follow up, Eric B. For President: Term 2, expertly weaves together influences from bossa nova to yacht rock, reggae, and other beach-friendly genres, forming a slinkier version of his charming brand of R&B. Featuring appearances from Wale, Victoria Monet, Elhae, and Tayla Parx, Eric B. For President: Term 2 is a radiant star in a graying, stormy sky, and the perfect soundtrack to a romantic interlude.

The grandson of legendary “Rockin’ Robin” songwriter Bobby Day, Eric Bellinger has racked up dozens of songwriting placements over the years, including hits for Usher (“Lemme See”) and Justin Bieber (“Right Here), eventually earning a Grammy for working on Chris Brown‘s F.A.M.E. Having released a string of his own projects in the past few years, Eric Bellinger is continuing to solidify his R&B throne with Eric B For President: Term 2, with more on the way.

The Background:

Over the last 6 years, Eric Bellinger has become one of the music industry’s most sought after songwriters while also proving himself to be equally talented as a singer and a rapper. Seamlessly fusing smooth and retro R&B melodies with edgy hip-hop, Bellinger, the grandson of “Rockin Robin” songwriter Bobby Day, has earned the reputation as quick yet intuitive songwriter. Having collaborated with Grammy-winning songwriter/producers J.R. Rotem and Rodney Jerkins, the Compton, California native has quickly racked up more than 80 song placements just in the last two years alone, writing for Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Usher, Trey Songz, Jennifer Hudson, The Game, and Janelle Monae. He has scored hits with his songwriting for Justin Bieber (“Right Here,”) Usher (“Lemme See,”) and Chris Brown (“Fine China.”) His work with Brown, specifically his contributions to Brown’s album F.A.M.E., also earned him a Grammy award. Following 10 years of being in singing groups, the former church boy singer formally stepped out as a solo artist in 2013, steadily churning out a series of well-regarded mixtapes. Working with artists including 2 Chainz, Kid Ink, Mya, Ty Dolla $ign, and Sage the Gemini, Bellinger quickly found success as a solo artist, selling out his U.K. tour, getting his independent label YFS distributed by Lyor Cohen’s 300 Entertainment, and amassing over 10 million views on YouTube. Bellinger has come full circle as a triple-threat talent, simultaneously forging a burgeoning solo career while further cementing his reputation as one of R&B and pop music’s top go-to writers.