Eric Bellinger Speaks On Systemic Racism In “Enough”

Eric Bellinger has a beautiful voice and he’s using it to try and create change. The 34-year-old singer has dealt with a lifetime of systemic racism and, as the protests continue across the country, he’s speaking for everybody when he says he’s had enough of being treated unfairly because of his skin.

“First they drain you mentally, threaten your identity, then they treat you like the enemy, god damn,” croons Bellinger. The cover artwork shows scenes of police brutality, including a sign that says “I can’t breathe” for George Floyd, Eric Garner, and others.

Sometimes, speaking about the issue isn’t enough and you’ve got to come through with some music to shape the public’s opinion. Eric Bellinger is letting it be known that he will no longer stand silent in the face of racism and we’re right there with him.

“I’m not sure what it’s gonna take and when it’s gonna stop but I had to take a moment to speak out and express myself the only way I know how,” wrote the artist on social media. “By writing a song.”

Listen to it below.

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So many emotions. So many feelings. So much hurt. So much pain. So much sadness. It’s a shame we have to fear the ones that are meant to protect us. Who do we call when the help brings us harm? We as a people are outraged. We must come together as one human race. We gotta figure out a way to get rid of all the racist cops. The job training must be more rigorous. The background checks must go deeper in the searches. Check the family history. Check their school records. Check their intention. Check their mental space. Check their spirits. Good cops… You must hold the unjust accountable… I’ve hated driving my entire life simply because of the fact that I know I’m a target. Too many times I’ve gotten pulled over for no reason and feared for my life. I know I’m not alone in this. When will it stop? How many more innocent black lives do we have to lose? We’re crying for help. Enough is Enough!!! I’m not sure what it’s gonna take and when it’s gonna stop but I had to take a moment to speak out and express myself the only way I know how. By writing a song. Thank you @soufwestmusic for producing this track for me to get this message off of my chest. And thank you @jmaurice_art for capturing such a heartfelt cover art. Showcasing the racism that has gone on for far too long! Engineered By @iamredvision Directed By @jacklumetri Link in my Bio! #EnoughIsEnough ✊🏾

A post shared by Eric Bellinger 🐐 (@ericbellinger) on May 31, 2020 at 8:38pm PDT

Quotable Lyrics:

Stop hiding the truth from me
I deserve to know what’s real
Ain’t nothing like it used to be
And I don’t know how to feel
It seem like everyday, it’s something else
I’m tryna keep my faith, but I’m overwhelmed