Derek King Drops New Single “Stories” ft. Eric Bellinger
NorCal singer-songwriter Derek King teams up with Eric Bellinger for his new single “Stories.” Produced by ReeceBeats, the track beautifully captures the essence of modern love. With enchanting instrumentals and heartfelt lyrics, Derek King and Eric Bellinger express their deep affection for their significant others. The collaboration showcases the artists’ unique styles, as Derek paints a vivid portrait of his perfect woman while Eric skillfully explores different aspects of storytelling.
Check out the “Stories” Music Video
Directed by Adrian Per, the “Stories” video sweetly depicts life during quarantine, told through a series of FaceTimes between Derek and his bae. Eric Bellinger phones in from his neon-lit home studio. “Stories” is the latest video from Let’s Be Honest, Derek’s upcoming album, following the pained slow jam “Enough” ft. Zion (142k views since May 1st).
Upcoming Project for Derek King
Derek’s upcoming project consists of 11 tracks that demonstrate his versatility. The album seamlessly transitions from energetic mob-influenced bangers like the opening track “Blessed” to infectious rap-n-b tunes like “Dead Roses” and captivating slow jams like “Dior Kisses,” maintaining a consistent flow throughout. The upcoming project is home to “No Scrub,” Derek’s TLC-flipping single, and “2 Much,” a mob-style banger featuring E-40.
With production contributions from ReeceBeats, the man behind the boards for Kehlani’s “All Me” and Mozzy’s Gold-certified “Excuse Me,” and guest appearances from King Combs, MarMar Oso, JGreen, and more, Let’s Be Honest arrives on May 29th via EMPIRE, and is now available for pre-order.
Previous Work
Hailing from Antioch, California, Derek King gained popularity with a string of viral hits that put a fresh, club-friendly spin on early 2000s classics. At the age of 22, he released “Tetris,” a catchy reimagining of Sisqo’s iconic “Thong Song,” which quickly gained traction on social media, even catching the attention of Billie Eilish, who shared a dance video to the track on Instagram.
The success continued as “Tetris” garnered over 20 million streams and made its way to the Top 40 of Mediabase’s rhythmic radio airplay chart. Derek proved his talent extended beyond a single hit with the release of “Play,” a bass-boosted anthem that transformed Diddy’s “I Need A Girl (Pt. 2)” into a player’s favorite. This track was featured on Derek’s debut project, More Vibes, in 2019.
With Let’s Be Honest, Derek aims to maintain his momentum and solidify his position as Northern California’s go-to artist for all things R&B.
Final Thoughts
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Are you a fan of the Derek King single “Stories” ft. Eric Bellinger? What’d you think of the music video for the new single? And what are some of your other favorite tracks by these artists?
