Eric Hirshberg and Aloe Blacc collaborate on new single 'For Real'

Songwriter Eric Hirshberg has teamed up with acclaimed artist Aloe Blacc on the new single “For Real”, the first preview of Hirshberg’s upcoming third album More Is Not The Answer, due in 2026.

The track blends Hirshberg’s conversational lyricism with Blacc’s soulful precision, creating a song that feels both grounded and expansive. Blacc’s phrasing anchors the performance, riding the rhythm with calm restraint as harmonies surface only where they matter most. The minimalist production enhances that intimacy, giving every word room to resonate.

Following their 2024 collaboration “I Love Not Drinking”, “For Real” shifts focus from personal reflection to wider observation. The release also includes behind-the-scenes footage, offering fans insight into the creative process that shaped the song’s balance of folk storytelling and pop sensibility.