Eddie Benjamin is an Australian singer-songwriter and music producer based in Los Angeles, California. He has written and produced for artists such as Meghan Trainor, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Shawn Mendes while also touring with Justin Bieber in 2022. He released his debut EP Emotional in 2021.
Eddie Benjamin | |
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| Birth name | Eddie George Hendrix Benjamin |
| Born | January 15, 2002 Australia |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, producer |
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| Years active | 2015-present |
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| Website | www |
Biography edit
Benjamin was born and raised in Australia.[2] While attending Rose Bay Secondary College in Sydney, he met Tash Wolf and Indy Linzbichler with whom he would form the group Haze Trio. The group toured Australia and won competitions, including the statewide talent search for YouthRock 2016.[3]
In 2019, Benjamin moved to Los Angeles, California, where he wrote and produced for artists such as Meghan Trainor and Earth, Wind & Fire.[citation needed] He also worked with Justin Bieber,[1] whom he met through a mutual friend, later appearing in the artist's 2021 documentary.[4]
In 2020 he released his debut single "Fuck My Friends", which he co-produced with Dan Gleyzer.[5] He followed this with his debut EP Emotional in 2021[6] and toured with Justin Bieber on the 2022 Justice World Tour.[7] He also co-wrote and produced the 2021 Shawn Mendes single "It'll Be Okay", which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100.[8] In June 2022, Maura Johnston, writing in Time, listed Benjamin's song "Weatherman" as one of "The Best Songs of 2022 So Far".[9] The song was later included on his second EP of the same name, released in June 2023.[10]
Personal life edit
Benjamin is the son of musician Huey Benjamin and choreographer Narelle Benjamin. He has a sister, Marlo, who is a dancer.[11] From 2019 to early 2023, he dated actress and dancer Maddie Ziegler.[12][13]
Discography edit
Extended plays edit
| Title | EP details |
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| Emotional |
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| Weatherman |
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Singles edit
| Year | Song | Album |
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| 2020 | "Fuck My Friends" | Non-album single |
| "Diamond Eyes" (featuring Sia) |
Emotional EP | |
| 2021 | "Running Away From Home" | Non-album single |
| "Speechless" | Emotional EP | |
| 2022 | "Weatherman" | Weatherman EP |
| "Only You" (with Alessia Cara) | ||
| 2023 | "All for Nothing"[14] | |
| "Stargirl" |
Writing and production discography edit
| Year | Title | Artist | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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| 2020 | "Silent Night" | Meghan Trainor | No | Yes | Also contributed background vocals. |
| "Holidays" (featuring Earth, Wind & Fire) | Yes | Yes | Also contributed guitar and background vocals. | ||
| "Funk" | Yes | Yes | |||
| "Here To Stay" | Yes | No | |||
| 2021 | "It'll Be Okay" | Shawn Mendes | Yes | Yes | Also contributed bass. Peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.[8] |
| 2022 | From a Birds Eye View | Cordae | Yes | Yes | Peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard 200 and charted in multiple other countries like UK, Canada and Australia.[15] |
| "Five Star Hotels" | Raye | Yes | No | ||
| 2023 | "What the Hell Are We Dying For?" | Shawn Mendes | Yes | No | Also contributed bass and guitar.[16] |
References edit
- ^ a b Ju, Shirley (28 October 2020). "Eddie Benjamin / Your Favorite Artist's Favorite Artist". Flaunt.
- ^ Vega, Isabella (2 April 2021). "Eddie Benjamin". Euphoria.
- ^ Hansen, Nick (3 June 2016). "Bondi blues and rock band Haze Trio win second major award ahead of Save Bondi Pavilion concert". the Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Campbell, Amy (11 October 2021). "Meet Eddie Benjamin, the Justin Bieber protégé out to change our view of pop music". GQ.
- ^ "2021's Most Exciting New Artist Eddie Benjamin arrives with debut EP 'Emotional'". MSN. 4 July 2021.
- ^ Tauer, Kristen (2 April 2021). "Eyes On: Eddie Benjamin Releases Debut EP 'Emotional'". WWD.
- ^ Jadah, Tyler (18 November 2021). "Justin Bieber announces opening acts for his 2022 world tour". Listed.
- ^ a b "Shawn Mendes chart history". Billboard.
- ^ Johnston, Maura. ""The Best Songs of 2022 So Far", Time, 3 June 2022
- ^ Heidt, Dustin (9 June 2023). "Eddie Benjamin drops his glowing new 'Weatherman' EP". Variance Magazine. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Choreographer Narelle and musician Huey Benjamin are partners in life and dance – and their daughter, Marlo, is also a dancer". Dance Australia. 18 February 2019.
- ^ Bowenbank, Starr. "An Official Timeline of Maddie Ziegler and Eddie Benjamin’s Adorable Relationship", Cosmopolitan, 22 May 2020, accessed 14 September 2020; Sia. Maddie Zielgler and Eddie Benjamin, Instagram, 12 June 2019, accessed 14 September 2020
- ^ Wynne, Kelly. "Maddie Ziegler and Musician Boyfriend Eddie Benjamin Split", People, February 24, 2023
- ^ "Eddie Benjamin Shares New Single, "All For Nothing"". Prelude press. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Billboard 200: Week of January 29, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Shawn Mendes / What the Hell Are We Dying For? / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 9 June 2023.