5 Things to Know About Eric Bellinger

West coast singer Eric Bellinger is ready for his moment.

5 Things to Know About Eric Bellinger - Today we’re going to keep it all the way Cali with another talented musician, Eric Bellinger, here in the house. Get familiar with the songwriting heavyweight now! (Photo: Blue Collar Music Group)

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5 Things to Know About Eric Bellinger - Today we’re going to keep it all the way Cali with another talented musician, Eric Bellinger, here in the house. Get familiar with the songwriting heavyweight now! (Photo: Blue Collar Music Group)

1. He Was Born and Raised in Los Angeles - He's a native West Coast representative. (Photo:  Joe Scarnici/WireImage)

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1. He Was Born and Raised in Los Angeles - He's a native West Coast representative. (Photo:  Joe Scarnici/WireImage)

2. In His Blood - Songwriting has been a gift of Eric Bellinger’s since he was just a kid, but the fact that he’s a singer-songwriter shouldn’t surprise anyone. Bellinger’s grandfather was legendary Jackson 5 songwriter Bobby Day, who wrote the J5 hit “Rockin’ Robin.” Clearly it was kismet that let Eric’s star shine. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI)

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2. In His Blood - Songwriting has been a gift of Eric Bellinger’s since he was just a kid, but the fact that he’s a singer-songwriter shouldn’t surprise anyone. Bellinger’s grandfather was legendary Jackson 5 songwriter Bobby Day, who wrote the J5 hit “Rockin’ Robin.” Clearly it was kismet that let Eric’s star shine. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI)

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3. Follow Your Passion - Upon graduating high school, Eric had to decide whether or not her was going to attend USC on a full football scholarship or follow his heart and pursue a career in music. He decided to pick music and has seen all of his hard work pay off. (Photo: Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

Eric Bellinger - January 9, 2014 - Los Angeles born and raised singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger dropped new joint, "I Don't Want Her" on 106.Watch a clip now!

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4. More Than a Singer - Eric doesn’t just sing and write songs for himself and other notable artists, he can also spit bars, a talent rarely seen outside of Drake. (Photo: Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

5. Grammy Award-Winning - Two years ago, Eric won a Grammy for his contributions to Chris Brown’s F.A.M.E. album. Don’t miss this R&B crooner tonight on 106 & Park with his New Joint “I Don’t Want Her” featuring Problem at 6P/5C! (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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5. Grammy Award-Winning - Two years ago, Eric won a Grammy for his contributions to Chris Brown’s F.A.M.E. album. Don’t miss this R&B crooner tonight on 106 & Park with his New Joint “I Don’t Want Her” featuring Problem at 6P/5C! (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)