The Co-Star

The Co-Star is the ninth studio album by American singer Eric Benét. His first album in eight years, it was released through his own label, JBR Creative Group on June 6, 2025. A continuation of his five-track EP Duets (2024), it comprises duets with female singers such as Alex Isley, Ari Lennox, Keri Hilson, India.Arie, Goapele, Melanie Fiona, Jordin Sparks, and others. Benét worked the producers Darhyl Camper, Cardiak, Antonio Dixon, Randy Emata, and Laney Stewart on material for the project.

Critics praised The Co-Star, describing it as a diverse, collaborative R&B album that blends genres and emphasizes duet performances. While the album failed to chart, it produced Benét's highest-charting singles in years, with Duets offsprings "Something We Can Make Love to" with Tamar Braxton and "So Distracted" with Chanté Moore both becoming number-one hits on the US Adult R&B Songs chart. "Can't Wait," released in March 2025 and featuring Keri Hilson, served as The Co-Star's lead single.