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Eric Benét (album)

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Eric Benét
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 7, 2016
Length58:58
Label
Producer
  • Eric Benét
  • Davy Nathan
  • Demonté Posey
  • Jonathan "Jon Rych" Richmond
Eric Benét chronology
From E to U: Volume 1
(2014)
Eric Benét
(2016)
Singles from Eric Benét
  1. "Sunshine"
    Released: July 12, 2016[1]
  2. "Insane"
    Released: October 21, 2016

Eric Benét is the eighth studio album by American R&B recording artist Eric Benét. It was first released by Jordan House and BMG Rights Management on October 7, 2016.[2] Benét's first major album release in four years following the release of the reissue The Other One and the Japan-exclusive album From E to U: Volume 1, the project features guest appearances from Tamia, Arturo Sandoval and MC Lyte. Supported by the single "Sunshine" and the remix of the track featuring Tamia, Eric Benét debuted at number 12 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[3]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[4]

AllMusic editor Andy Kellman rated the album four stars out of five and wrote: "No derailment, this picks up where The One left off, with a mature and modern sound deeply rooted in traditional R&B. Thanks in part to long-term associate Demonté Posey, who produced and wrote almost everything, it is a little friskier and funkier [...] This material never resembles an act of nostalgia, despite its intentional or unintentional references. It all stands on its own, casting the singer in a bright light, whether he's dealing out slow jams, sophisticated funk, or adult contemporary numbers."[4]

Track listing

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Eric Benét — Standard CD edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Can't Tell U Enough"
  • Eric Benét
  • Demonté Posey
  • Benét
  • Posey
4:37
2."Sunshine"
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Dammo Farmer
  • Jairus Mozee
  • Nick Smith
  • Benét
  • Posey
5:13
3."Insane"
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Benét
  • Posey
4:50
4."Cold Trigger"
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Christian Davis Stalneker
  • Mozee
  • Smith
  • Benét
  • Posey
4:59
5."Home"
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Farmer
  • Mozee
  • Smith
  • Benét
  • Posey
4:54
6."Holdin' On" (featuring MC Lyte)
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Stalnecker
  • Benét
  • Posey
4:08
7."Fun & Games"
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Benét
  • Posey
6:16
8."Run to Me" (featuring Arturo Sandoval)
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Benét
  • Posey
5:10
9."Floating Thru Time"
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Benét
  • Posey
4:40
10."Broke, Beat & Busted"
  • Benét
  • Possey
  • Afton Johnson
  • Jonathan "Jon Rych" Richmond
Richmond5:08
11."That Day"Benét
  • Davy Nathan
  • Posey[a]
4:25
12."Never Be the Same (Luna's Lullaby)"
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Benét
  • Posey
4:43
Total length:58:58
Eric Benét iTunes edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Sunshine (Remix)" (featuring Tamia)
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Farmer
  • Mozee
  • Smith
  • Benét
  • Posey
4:56
Total length:64:54
Eric Benét — UK edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Sunshine (Remix)" (featuring Tamia)
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Farmer
  • Mozee
  • Smith
  • Benét
  • Posey
4:56
14."Sunshine (Factor 50 Remix)" (featuring Tamia)
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Farmer
  • Mozee
  • Smith
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Factor 50[a]
5:09
15."Floating Thru Time (Levitation Remix)"
  • Benét
  • Posey
  • Benét
  • Posey
5:08

Notes

  • ^[a] denotes additional producer

Charts

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[5] 30
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 12

Release history

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Eric Benét release history
Region Date Format Label Ref(s)
Various October 7, 2016 [7]

References

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  1. ^ "Eric Benét Is Adding a Little 'Sunshine' to Your Summer". EBONY. 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
  2. ^ "Eric Benét Talks New Album and Being Back in the Studio with Tamia | WJBD | South Central Illinois' News Sports and Weather Station". Wjbdradio.com. 2016-10-07. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
  3. ^ "Eric Benet - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
  4. ^ a b Allmusic review
  5. ^ "Eric Benet Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  6. ^ "Eric Benet Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  7. ^ "Eric Benét by Eric Benét on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. 2016-10-07. Retrieved 2016-12-10.