R&B Star Eric Benet to Release New Self-Titled Album 10/7

Four time Grammy-nominated R&B singer, ERIC BENÉT, will release his self-titled, eighth studio album, eric benét, in North America on October 7, 2016. The 13-track album was recorded and produced in Los Angeles and includes a remix of the first single, "SUNSHINE." The remix, which is streaming exclusively on RAP-UP.COM today, sees Eric reuniting with R&B sensation, Tamia, who was also featured on Eric's #1 hit, "Spend My Life With You." Fans can pre-order eric benét starting tomorrow, Friday, September 9, and when they do, they will receive the remix as an instant grat-track.

"SUNSHINE," Eric's hot summer single, was released on May 13, and has been climbing the radio charts since, reaching TOP 5 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, when he hits the road with Anthony Hamilton and Lalah Hathaway this fall. Hamilton's "What I'm Feelin'" tour kicks off on October 6 in Durham and will span the east coast, and will hit 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.

eric benét TRACK LISTING:

Can't Tell You Enough

Sunshine

Insane

Cold Trigger

Home

Holding On (ft. MC Lyte)

Fun and Games

Run To Me

Floating Through Time

Broke Beat and Busted

That Day

Never Be The Same

Sunshine Remix (ft. Tamia)*

*instant grat-track with pre-orders of the album

TOUR DATES:

October 6 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center

October 7 - Charleston, SC - N. Charleston Performing Arts Center

October 8 - Washington, DC - Constitution Hall

October 9 - Baltimore, MD - Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric

October 13 - Louisville, KY - Palace Theatre

October 14 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre

October 15 - Cincinnati, OH - Aronoff Center for the Arts

October 16 - Augusta, GA - Bell Auditorium

October 20 - Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre

October 21 - Nashville, TN - Municipal Auditorium

October 22 - Chattanooga, TN - Soliders & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

October 23 - New Orleans, LA - Lakefront Arena

October 27 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Broward Center for the Performing Arts

October 28 - Jacksonville, FL - Moran Theater

October 29 - Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium

October 30 - Richmond, VA - Altria Theater

FOLLOW ERIC BENÉT:

www.EricBenet.net

Facebook: EricBenetMusic

Twitter: @ebenet

Instagram: @ericbenet