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Returning with the third installment of his Rebirth series, Eric Bellinger‘s The Rebirth 3: The Party & The Bedroom sets the mood for both social and more intimate settings, delivering intense, passionate songwriting over an impressive collection of beats that he’s been saving for as long as 10 years.
The album starts off in an impressive fashion. “All For Me” feels like a throwback song with its vintage drum machine style production, yet Bellinger breathes new life into it in a way that sounds fresh and modern. The end result feels like a cinematic experience in song form. “Gang Slide” featuring Mozzy immediately follows and completely switches up the flow with a bouncy West Coast-style backdrop (courtesy of Hitmaka) that induces instant head bobbing with a catchy hook from Bellinger and a standout verse from Mozzy.
The album’s features serve one of the biggest strengths of the project as Bellinger chooses to collaborate with artists he has authentic connections with that make for a more organic, unforced feel. “The Party” concludes with the Ty Dolla $ign-assisted “Writer’s Block” and it’s one of the best songs on the 24-track double album.
Serving as the perfect transition point into the second half, it slows things down thematically as Bellinger serenades his lover for being a constant source of inspiration: “If I’m writing ‘bout you, I never get writer’s block/ Too many words in the world, there’s just too many words in the world/ If I’m writing about you, you are the perfect muse.”
The “Bedroom” half of The Rebirth 3 continues along the same slow-paced and intimate path. Bellinger doesn’t shy away from bearing his heart and soul, and it pays off. While it does have a lengthy run-time to try to sit through a single listening session, the two sides of the album both complement each other well with one half providing more social tunes that can be played in the background of LA summer cookouts, and the other serves better for intimate listening sessions alone or with a special someone.
If one ever has any doubts about the current status of popular R&B leaning more into “toxic” tropes instead of the immense romance of old school R&B, one listen to Eric Bellinger’s The Rebirth 3: The Party & The Bedroom just might be enough to restore that classic feeling.
RELEASE DATE: March 1, 2024
RECORD LABEL: All Wins Ent./Compound Interest
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A new initiative created to help boost fan confidence for those who are going to gigs alone has been launched ahead of Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ tour.
Created by viagogo, their first ‘Solo Socials’ event ahead of Swift’s Eras Tour shows in London – and her series of UK shows throughout June and August with support from Paramore, is designed to both boost confidence and bring like-minded fans together in an effort to help them gain confidence in attending a gig on their own and make memories before the tour. Neither Swift nor her team are involved with the venture.
The free Viagogo ‘Solo Socials’ event aimed at Swift fans will be hosted by drag queens Margo Marshall and Vicki Vivacious (from Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK) and will conduct a series of games, quizzes, and performances throughout the night.
Fans will be treated to a complimentary cocktail, friendship-bracelets and food, alongside a line-up of music, entertainment and comedy.
The event will take place on Wednesday, May 22 at Mrs Riot in Covent Garden, central London. Click here to book free tickets to the event. A limited amount of tickets will also be available to walk-ins on the night.
Viagogo’s ‘Solo Socials’ events were created after the data from a survey of 2,000 gig-going Brits commissioned by the ticketing company revealed that fans would rather miss out on attending major concerts than go on their own due to the anxiety of attending alone.
As per a press release, the data revealed that 24 per cent of fans said they lacked confidence in their own company with another 24 percent adding they wouldn’t feel safe. Twenty-two per cent of fans said that they felt ‘far too anxious’ to attend solo.
One in five (17 per cent) confessed to feeling uneasy about travelling alone to a show, while a further one in seven (13 per cent) said they’d feel ‘judged’ by others for enjoying an act by themselves.
Candy Fortescue, Head of Supply And International Ticketing for viagogo said: “From travelling solo, dining solo to dancing solo – the solo revolution is officially here. We’re witnessing a global trend where music fans are increasingly drawn to experiencing concerts by themselves, so they never have to compromise on seeing the acts they love. The data shows that while fans want to revel in their freedom, over a fifth (23 per cent) of the nation just want a chance to meet other like-minded gig-goers.”
She continued: “To play our part and inspire fan confidence before one of the decade’s biggest tours, we’ve created the first ‘Solo Socials’ event, complete with a doctor-approved, solo gig-going guide. With our help, we want more gig-lovers to create unforgettable experiences they can carry with them forever.”
The ticketing platform has also teamed up with an NHS doctor and gig-going aficionado, to share her expert tips and tricks to empower fans before one of Swift’s eight big nights at Wembley.
Dr Ally Jaffee said: “Taylor Swift fans are some of the most passionate in the world, yet the thought of many not going to see the superstar live as they’re worried about being on their own just didn’t sit right with me. Feeling nervous in a big, new environment is natural, studies show that your cortisol levels will begin to spike. However, as the viagogo study shows, leaving your comfort zone can be liberating! Almost two in five (38%) fans noted a rise in self-confidence after their first solo gig – and that could be you.
“To help more fans, I’ve pulled together seven top-tips in an easy acronym for any Swifties heading to Wembley by themselves. They could be the difference between sitting at home and getting FOMO or having the best night of your life”.
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