Eric Benet Quotes

I’ve learned in my older age how to let it go when things don’t work out, because something incredible that I don’t know about yet is probably right around the corner.

I don’t do well at picking first single.

I don’t really chase trends and fads because they are fleeting.

I treat every time I walk on the stage like it’s the performance of my life.

If you’re mourning, cry, scream and purge whatever is going on inside you emotionally. That’s part of the process. And keep those that love you very close as you go through it.

For me, when I want to be emotionally moved by a vocal, I don’t want to hear auto tune on it, I want to hear the beautiful imperfections.

What’s working for me is like when I go into the studio, I’m trying to get goosebumps.

As accurately as I possibly can. I explain , to my kid, that love’s an elusive, fragile and resilient thing. And as far as the lyrics, I say that part of being an adult is being sexual, and when you’re in a relationship, to express yourself that way is a beautiful thing.

I think that whatever you do, if you’re a singer, a rapper, an architect, dentist, treat that like when you’re doing it, your whole career depends on that moment.

One of the least enjoyable things for me to do is to talk about myself.

I like to leave all of my soul on the stage where I perform.

I think the one thing for me that’s been working is just authenticity.

I think the best advice I would give young artists is to always be working on your craft, because there are so many people out there with a dream similar to yours, a whole lot more than when I started.

I just try and get better and better at me with every album.

My wife and I are parents to a 4 year old and a 2 year old. It’s really important for me to always be there for bath time and breakfast time and on the weekends.

I like to go into the studio and start work on a project when it’s time. I don’t like to do it too early or too late.

I am now in a place where I have to be truer to myself first before anyone else. If you’re not real, how can you expect others to be real with you? The older you get; you aim to have an understanding of who you are as a person. But, I can honestly say, I am a better me than I’ve ever been in younger years.