VIDEO: Eric Bellinger – “The 1st Lady” (Directed by Meagan Good)

R&B singer/songwriter, Eric Bellinger, just premiered his new video on KarenCivil.com.  “The 1st Lady” was directed by actress Meagan Good. The video gives praise to independent women who maintain success while holding her man down.

The official press release reads…

In the highly stylized video, Bellinger and his very own first lady lead an underground rebel group where loyalty is tested. Good utilizes her 18 years of acting and production experience to execute ‘The 1st Lady’ with cinematic precision.

“Meagan, a long time close family friend, came with an amazing video concept after hearing the song,” explains Eric.  “I knew it would be the perfect way to bring ‘The 1st Lady’ to life.” “She did an unbelievable job setting the tone and storyline.  And she kept the substance of the song and the look current.”

Eric explains the song’s inspiration. “Growing up, I was fortunate to have an amazing example of a great woman with my mother.”  “With ‘The 1st Lady,’ I show a different perspective on women than what we see a lot of times in music and media. I want everyone to know there are men out here that respect independent women that do positive things while they hold their man down for all the right reasons.”

Born and raised in Compton, CA, Eric Bellinger has been making a name for himself in the R&B scene for over a decade, with sinfully smooth vocals and an affinity for soulful songwriting. “Over the course of the past two years, Bellinger has become a go-to-writer for R&B’s elite,” says Life+Times.

 

Billboard proclaims that, “This Grammy-Award winning songwriter has been able to establish a reputation for himself that has him working alongside the likes of Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Tank and Justin Bieber to name a few.”  VIBE comments, “Eric Bellinger is definitely a name you need to remember.” And The SOURCE declared, “R&B lovers, the wait is over.”

Bellinger’s extensive discography spans from R&B royalty like Usher, Jennifer Hudson and Boyz II Men to pop superstars Selena Gomez, Jojo and Justin Bieber to hip hop chart toppers Kid Ink, The Game and Nelly.  Moreover, Bellinger contributed “Fine China” for Chris Brown’s Grammy winning album FAME.