Following the successful release of his latest single "Floored" featuring kaiyel, Eric Ryan takes a seat with NS Radio to share insights into his craft. In this interview, Ryan delves into his creative process, musical inspirations, and upcoming projects.

Ryan reveals that his songwriting is heavily influenced by his personal experiences, often allowing him to vividly recount the emotions and memories that inspire his music. He also attributes his love for music to his father, who played a significant role in exposing him to the music of Boyz II Men, Joe, and D’Angelo, which helped him appreciate the beauty of love and how it can be expressed through song.

Moreover, Ryan cites contemporary R&B artists Daniel Caesar and Frank Ocean as his primary lyrical and melodic inspirations. He notes that his background in choir, a discipline he pursued throughout high school, has also played a significant role in the harmonies he creates in his music.

Ryan also gives fans a sneak peek into his upcoming projects, which include the release of several singles this summer, including collaborations with Ley Vara and Maria-Therese. He also hints at his first big project, which is in the final stages of completion. Ryan's upcoming projects are expected to continue pushing boundaries in his genre and showcase his evolving sound.

Overall, this interview with Eric Ryan provides a fascinating insight into the mind of a talented artist, allowing fans to appreciate the depth and breadth of his creative vision.

\What was the inspiration behind your new song "Floored"? Can you share more about the experiences or emotions that influenced the creative process?

Hahaha sure! I started writing this one about a year ago; the idea was based from an experience I had while I was at a friends’ party at this club downtown. The music was booming, lights were low… and amongst the crowd of people, my eyes got stuck on this one girl who was staring right back at me. It felt like a scene out of the movies for real hahaha, there was a glow of light shining on her and everything. I didn’t go up/speak to her, however I ended up writing this song which basically expresses how I felt in those moments.

"Floored" features kaiyel. Can you discuss the collaboration process and how you two worked together to create a song that builds on your previous work and incorporates new elements?

Collaboration process was super easy/seamless. Funny story, I sent Kaiyel this demo 2 days  after meeting him; and 15 mins later, he FaceTimes me from inside a freezer at his work and started singing what he wrote for the verse. Honestly I’d say, never really put thought into incorporating new elements/building from previous work… We just wanted to make some dope music, and that’s what came out.

Your playlist for NS Radio includes music that has inspired your work. Can you talk about some of the specific songs or artists that have had the biggest impact on your creative process, and how they have influenced your music throughout your career?

Growing up, my dad would always play 90’s R&B in the car and sing every lyric. It was basically a karaoke session every time he picked me up from my moms. Boyz II Men, Joe, & D’angelo were always part of the rotation; it showed me how beautiful love could be, described in song. Daniel Caesar & Frank Ocean are definitely inspire me the most lyrically/melodically. Coming from a choir background throughout highschool; it’s really cool to hear similar harmonies used in modern contemporary R&B.

Your music often explores personal themes and experiences. Can you discuss how you draw from your own life when creating music, and what inspires you to share these experiences with your audience through your music?

I usually write from experience cause it comes naturally to me; in a way where I can visually bring myself back to the moment and remember the feelings that I felt during those memories. I turn it into song as a means of getting out of my head; and if people rock with it, that’s dope too.

What can fans expect from your upcoming projects and releases? Can you give us any hints or sneak peeks into what you're working on next, and how your music continues to evolve and push boundaries within your genre?

I’ve got a lot of heat coming this year… I plan on releasing a few more singles this summer; got one with Ley Vara, as well as Maria-Therese. After the string of singles, I’m thinking of dropping my first big project… just in the final stages of finishing everything now. I also just got put on the Featured Artists program with RBCxMusic, so you may see some cool live things this year :)