Eric Bellinger facts for kids

Eric Aldwin Bellinger Jr. (born March 27, 1984) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. He started writing songs in 2010. He has helped write many popular songs for famous artists. These include "Lemme See" by Usher, "New Flame" by Chris Brown, and "Right Here" by Justin Bieber. His work on Chris Brown's album F.A.M.E. in 2011 helped him win his first Grammy Award.

Eric Bellinger also sings his own music. He first appeared as a guest singer on an album by Selena Gomez & the Scene in 2010. In 2014, he began his solo singing career. He released his first album, The Rebirth, that year. He has since released many more albums and EPs.

Early Life

Eric Bellinger grew up in Los Angeles, California. He went to school in the Norwalk and Santa Fe Springs areas. There, he met his future manager, Nieman Johnson. Eric Bellinger's grandfather is Bobby Day, who wrote songs for The Jackson 5.

Music Career

Starting as a Songwriter

Eric Bellinger was offered a football scholarship to the University of Southern California. But he chose to follow his dream of music instead. He joined an R&B group called AKNU. In 2010, he was invited to join a group of songwriters called The Writing Camp. His childhood friend and mentor, Erika Nuri, asked him to join.

At first, Bellinger wrote songs for pop artists like Selena Gomez and the Scene, Jacob Latimore, and Big Time Rush. Later, he started working with hip hop artists. He wrote and sang on several songs for the rapper The Game. This helped him become more well-known. He then signed a deal with Sony ATV to publish his songs.

Becoming a Solo Artist

Bellinger performing in 2013

In 2013, Eric Bellinger released a series of three mixtapes called Born II Sing Vol. 1, Born II Sing Vol. 2, and Born II Sing Vol. 3. These helped him share his own voice.

His first full album, The Rebirth, came out in May 2014. It was a double album, meaning it had many songs. This album did well on the R&B and Hip Hop music charts. He then released more albums like Cuffing Season in 2015.

Between 2016 and 2017, Bellinger released a series of EPs (Extended Plays) called Eric B. for President. The name was a nod to the famous song "Eric B. Is President" by Eric B & Rakim. These EPs included both regular and acoustic (unplugged) versions of his songs.

In 2018, he released the album Eazy Call. He also released a special 5-track EP called Meditation Music. This project was inspired by yoga and meditation, which he said helped him a lot.

In 2021, Eric Bellinger released the album New Light. This album was very special because it earned him his first Grammy nomination as a solo artist. In 2022, he announced a new deal with Roc Nation, a big music company. He also sings the theme song for the Sesame Street spin-off show, Mecha Builders.

Awards and Achievements

As a Songwriter In 2011, Eric Bellinger won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. He won this for his work on Chris Brown's album F.A.M.E..

He was also nominated for three other Grammy Awards as a songwriter. These nominations were for his work on Chris Brown's albums Fortune and X. He was also nominated for Best R&B Song for "New Flame" by Chris Brown.

In 2013, the song "Lemme See" by Usher, which Bellinger co-wrote, won an ASCAP Award.

As an Artist As a singer, Eric Bellinger's album "New Light" (2021) was nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

Personal Life

Eric Bellinger married La'Myia Good on January 1, 2015. They first met in the early 2000s in Los Angeles while working on music. They reconnected years later and got married. Eric and La'Myia have two sons named Elysha and Eazy Bellinger. Eric Bellinger is also the brother-in-law of actress Meagan Good.

Music Releases

Studio Albums

Here are some of Eric Bellinger's main studio albums:

• The Rebirth (2014)
• Cuffing Season (2015)
• Cuffing Season, Part 2 (2015)
• Eazy Call (2018)
• The Rebirth 2 (2019)
• Saved by the Bellinger (2019)
• Cuffing Season, Part 3 (2019)
• New Light (2021)
• The Rebirth 3: The Party & The Bedroom (2024)

Collaborative Albums

Eric Bellinger has also released albums with other artists:

• Nine (2018) with A.D. (as "Poncho Belly & Dizzle")
• Scenarios (2020) with Chase N. Cash
• Optimal Music (2020) with Nieman J
• 1-800-HIT-EAZY (2021) with Hitmaka
• 1(800)HIT-EAZY: Line 2 (2023) with Hitmaka

Extended Plays (EPs)

Some of his EPs include:

• In The Meantime (2013)
• Eric B for President: Term 1 (2016)
• Eric B for President: Term 2 (2017)
• Meditation Music (2018)
• Eric B for President: Term 3 (2020)

Mixtapes

Some of his mixtapes include:

• Born II Sing Vol. 1 (2013)
• Born II Sing Vol. 2 (2013)
• Born II Sing Vol. 3 (2013)
• Choose Up Season (2014)
• Eventually (2016)

Singles

Here are some of the singles Eric Bellinger has released:

• "I Don't Want Her" (2014) featuring Problem
• "Valet" (2015) featuring Fetty Wap and 2 Chainz
• "Type a Way" (2019) featuring Chris Brown
• "Moist" (2019) featuring K Camp
• "Only You" (2021) with Hitmaka
• "Hit Eazy" (2021) with Hitmaka
• "Gotta Have Faith" (2023) with Slim & Faith Evans
• "Curious" (2023) with Fabolous and Cordae
• "Gang Slide" (2024) with Mozzy

Selected Songwriting Credits

Eric Bellinger has written songs for many artists. Here are a few examples:

• Selena Gomez & the Scene - "Intuition" (2010)
• Chris Brown - "Oh My Love" (2011), "New Flame" (2014), "Iffy" (2022)
• Usher - "Lemme See" (2012)
• Justin Bieber - "Right Here" (2012)
• Brandy - "Without You" (2012)
• The Game - "On One" (2014), "Circles" (2015)
• Trey Songz - "Disrespectful" (2014)
• Teyana Taylor - "Broken Hearted Girl" (2014), "3Way" (2018)
• Wale - "On Chill" (2019)

Guest Appearances

Eric Bellinger has also been a guest singer on other artists' songs:

• "Whatever" (2011) with Ashlyne Huff
• "Stay Away" (2016) with E-40
• "Welcome to My City" (2017) with Ai & Junior Reid
• "How I Feel" (2020) with T.I. and Killer Mike
• "Single & Happy" (2021) with Kash Doll & Wale
• "World Is One" (2021) with Chuu and Kim Yo-han