How Eric Bellinger’s Trip to South Africa Influenced His New Sound

The R&B star says his time away from the states helped him lock in musically

R&B star Eric Bellinger released the project It’ll All Make Sense Later in late 2024 and fans immediately noticed the album’s bold new sound. During a sitdown with Keisha Nicole, Bellinger revealed it was actually the time he spent in South Africa that greatly influenced the direction he took during recording sessions.

While overseas, he was introduced to new artists, styles and was able to lock in musically on an entirely different level. See what he had to say about the experience, as growth and experimentation remain a vital part of developing as an artist.

Check out the clip below.