R&B Artist Eric Benet New Self-Titled Album Available Everywhere Today

4x GRAMMY®-nominated R&B singer, ERIC BENÉT, released his self-titled, eighth studio album, eric benét, in North America today, a week before his 50th birthday (October 15). The 13-track album was recorded and produced in Los Angeles and includes a remix of the first single, "SUNSHINE." The remix is a reunion between Eric and R&B sensation, Tamia, who was also featured on Eric's #1 hit, "Spend My Life With You."

One of R&B's premiere online platforms, You Know I Got Soul, describes the eric benét album as "...a diverse collection of musical styles delivered with the confidence of a music vet. Benét is confident enough in his abilities to create an album on his terms - mature, soulful and true to his core sound."

"I really wanted this album to be pure R&B, without any attempt to be anything other than completely authentic and creative," said Benét. "For the first time in my career, I feel like it sums me up so well creatively, and I did it on my own terms and in my own time. So it seemed very appropriate to self-title the album. It confirms that I'm really about live instrumentation, many different influences, issues that are real and personal to me, and lyrics that are vulnerable and honest. I think my fans have come to expect that from me, and that's definitely what this album is bringing."

"SUNSHINE," Eric's hot lead single, was released on May 13, and has been climbing the radio charts since, reaching #2 at Urban/AC Radio this week. "SUNSHINE" also earned accolades by topping Mediabase and Radio & Records 'Most Added' lists for three consecutive weeks after its release. In April, Billboard gave fans a sneak peak of the track, saying the song has a "feel-good groove." When asked about the single, Eric said, "'Sunshine' is a reflective memory about a relationship that has lost its spark, with a longing for how love-filled and joyous their lives used to be. The song will hopefully inspire people to actively create and savor the joy and sunshine in every one of their relationships."

Eric will be performing songs from his new album, eric benét, on the road with Anthony Hamilton and Lalah Hathaway this month. Hamilton's "What I'm Feelin'" tour kicked off last night, October 6, in Durham, and will span the east coast, hitting D.C., Baltimore, Detroit, Nashville, New Orleans and more, before wrapping in Richmond on October 30. All tour dates are listed below, and tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

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