Benny Blanco Biography
Benjamin Joseph Levin, professionally known as Benny Blanco, is an American record producer and actor. He received the prestigious 2013 Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Benny Blanco has also secured the BMI Songwriter of the Year Award on five separate occasions, not consecutively, and earned recognition as the iHeartRadio Producer of the Year in 2017.
Benny Blanco Age
Blanco was born on March 8, 1988, in Reston, Virginia, U.S. He gets to celebrate his birthday on the 8th of March each year. Benny is therefore 36 years old as of 2024.
Benny Blanco Height
Blanco stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 9 inches.
Benny Blanco Family
Blanco was born on March 8, 1988, in Reston, Virginia, and hails from a supportive Jewish family that has supported his musical journey since its beginning. Blanco’s parents, Andrew Mark Levin and Sandra Beth have played a significant role in his life. His father, Andrew Mark Levin, is a businessman, while his mother, Sandra Beth, is a homemaker. Benny Blanco also has a sibling, his brother named Jeremy Levin.
Benny Blanco Wife
Blanco has been romantically involved with Elsie Hewitt and Ashley in the past. However, as of June 2023, he started a relationship with Selena Gomez.
Benny Blanco’s Net Worth
Blanco has an estimated net worth of $50 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a record producer and actor.
Benny Blanco Education
Blanco Graduated from the Berklee College of Music in the early ’90s and chose to remain in the Boston area after completing his studies. During this time, he secured numerous headlining gigs for his DJ sets and live PAs. In 2003, Blanco moved significantly to New York City, where he quickly gained recognition and was featured at the esteemed club, The Palladium.
Benny Blanco Career
Blanco is an American record producer and actor of Sicilian and Jewish descent. Blanco began his musical journey by producing hip-hop instrumentals in his bedroom and overlaying them with his vocals. His early exposure to music, influenced by cassette tapes of Nas’ “The World Is Yours” and All-4-One’s “I Swear,” lightened his passion for production.
Blanco’s rap skills caught the attention of The Source and Columbia Records executives after he received mentoring from producer Disco D, secured through numerous trips to New York City from his Virginia home. Under the guidance of songwriter and producer Dr. Luke, Blanco co-produced and co-wrote numerous hits, including Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” Kesha’s “TiK ToK,” and Taio Cruz’s “Dynamite.” He entered into solo chart success with hits like Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger” and Gym Class Heroes’ “Stereo Hearts.”
In 2013, Blanco received the Hal David Starlight Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony. He has since garnered 29 number-one songs, collaborating with artists such as BTS, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, and more. Blanco’s push into artist projects includes the collaborative EP “Spank Rock and Benny Blanco Are…Bangers & Cash” with Baltimore rappers Spank Rock. In 2018, he released his debut solo song, “Eastside,” featuring Halsey and Khalid. His album “Friends Keep Secrets” followed in 2018, featuring singles like “I Found You” with Calvin Harris and “Roses” with Juice Wrld.
Blanco continued his artist with singles like “Lonely” with Justin Bieber and collaborations with BTS, including “Bad Decisions” in 2022. His album “Friends Keep Secrets 2” was released in 2021. Beyond music, Blanco co-hosted a cooking show, “Matty and Benny Eat Out America,” with chef Matty Matheson on his YouTube channel. He made his TV debut on the FXX series “Dave” and later introduced the cooking show “Stupid F*cking Cooking Show” on his YouTube channel in 2021.
Benny Blanco’s Songwriting and production
Blanco’s songwriting and production contributions extend to various artists and hit songs. Notable examples include his work with Ed Sheeran on “Don’t” and “Castle on the Hill,” Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself,” Major Lazer’s “Cold Water,” Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger,” “Don’t Wanna Know,” “Payphone,” “Maps,” and “Animals,” Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” and “California Gurls,” Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” Kesha’s “TiK ToK,” Taio Cruz’s “Dynamite,” Wiz Khalifa’s “Work Hard, Play Hard,” Gym Class Heroes’ “Stereo Hearts,” Lil Dicky’s “Freaky Friday,” and Tory Lanez’s “Luv.”
Benny Blanco Eastside (song)
“Eastside” is a song by American record producer Blanco, featuring American singers Halsey and Khalid. Released on July 12, 2018, the track serves as Blanco’s debut single. Making its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 in the issue dated July 28, 2018, the single entered at 56 and eventually reached number nine on the chart. This marked Blanco’s top 10 single as an artist and his 27th top 10 as a songwriter.
Benny Blanco Lonely (Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco song)
“Lonely” is a song by Canadian singer Justin Bieber and record producer Blanco. Released on October 15, 2020, through Def Jam Recordings, Interscope Records, and Friends Keep Secrets, it serves as the second single and final track from Bieber’s sixth studio album, Justice (2021). The song was later included in the 2021 reissue of Blanco’s debut studio album, Friends Keep Secrets (2018). Bieber, Blanco, and Finneas collaborated on the songwriting, while Blanco and Finneas handled production. The track received a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
Benny Blanco Rapper
Blanco was an aspiring rapper but had a realization that “no one cares what a chubby Jewish kid from Virginia thinks.” Consequently, he shifted his focus to making beats. During this period, he engaged in efforts, such as spamming artists on Myspace from his school library. Additionally, he embarked on weekend trips to New York, where he faced challenges like sleeping in a Times Square McDonald’s and attempting to secure meetings in pursuit of his music career.
Benny Blanco Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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