Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Eric Bellinger returns with a fresh new single, “Understood (Remix),” featuring acclaimed Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage. This vibrant collaboration fuses soulful R&B with the irresistible rhythms of Afrobeats, delivering a heartfelt exploration of love, communication and emotional depth brought to life through smooth vocals and captivating melodies.

 

 

“I’ve been a fan of Tiwa for years,” says Eric. “I first met her through my longtime friend and producer Harmony Samuels, who worked with her before I even started releasing solo music. I always hoped we’d collaborate—and now, over a decade later, it finally happened!”

The track serves as the lead single from Eric’s upcoming album, It All Makes Sense, an evolution of the sound he explored on his 2024 release, It’ll All Make Sense Later, which featured the original version of “Understood.” Recorded in Cape Town with a collective of African artists, producers and songwriters, the 2024 project was what Eric describes as a “faith walk,” and a transformative journey that pushed him to boldly explore new musical territory in a way that feels both authentic and global.

Beyond the new single, Eric continues to engage his fans in the creative process for his albums. For It All Makes Sense, he recently shared short performance clips of several tracks from the album and invited fans to vote for the next single. The winner “Vogue” is now the centerpiece of an #OpenVerseChallenge, where aspiring singers submit their own verses. Selected submissions are featured on Eric’s Instagram, allowing followers to vote and comment on their favorites.

Eric recently launched his own Lyrical Lab Podcast, a fresh, fast-paced series of “quick chat” interviews where he connects with songwriters, artists, producers and creatives. Each episode features authentic conversations where guests share the lessons they’ve learned, stories of overcoming challenges and fun career moments blending inspiration with practical insights.

In addition, Eric recently launched his own independent distribution label, All Wins Entertainment. “It’s been a long time coming—so much blood, sweat, and tears to get here and we’re still just getting started,” he says. “There’s been a void in artist development, and I’m dedicating my time and energy to bringing that back. We’re here to build the kind of foundation that made the music industry great in the first place. Tag an artist who should be part of the winning team!”