Eddie Benjamin’s “RUN!” Is a Cinematic, Soul-Baring New Era

Eddie Benjamin drops “RUN!,” a gripping visual single about emotional intensity and connection.

Eddie Benjamin just gave us another taste of his upcoming debut album—and it’s powerful. “RUN!” is officially out now, and the groove-heavy, emotionally raw track is already turning heads with its accompanying video, directed by Mitch deQuilettes (Childish Gambino, shygirl).

Following the chaotic brilliance of January’s “MANIAC,” “RUN!” slows the tempo but ups the emotional intensity. The track is a sonic slow-burn, fusing R&B, psych-rock, and soul with Eddie’s signature scorching vocal style. As the relationship at the center of the song begins to unravel, his voice rises: “Why do you run, run, you run away / When our love’s brighter than the sun?”

Every instrument you hear? Played by Eddie. It’s a full-body performance—inside the studio and on screen.

“Don’t run from your emotions,” he says of the song’s meaning.

The video captures that push-pull tension, with Eddie alone in a sterile high-rise apartment, his performance interrupted by a ghostly figure and a haunting live broadcast. It’s eerie, expressive, and totally unforgettable.

Having already worked with Justin Bieber, WILLOW, and Shawn Mendes, Eddie is well-known in creative circles—but now, the spotlight is his. Between “RUN!” and “MANIAC,” we’re watching an artist step into his own real-time.

Big vocals. Big visuals. Big year incoming.