Benny Blanco
Benjamin Joseph Levin, professionally known as Benny Blanco, was born on March 8, 1988, in Grand Prairie, Texas, and grew up in Reston, Virginia. He is an acclaimed American record producer, songwriter, and music executive, recognized for his significant contributions to contemporary pop music. Blanco's career began under the mentorship of Dr. Luke, leading to his involvement in numerous successful productions from 2008 onwards.
Blanco has an extensive portfolio, having produced or co-written for a diverse range of artists including Ed Sheeran, BTS, Eminem, Justin Bieber, Halsey, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Sia, and many others. His work has resulted in over 500 million album-equivalent units sold globally. He has received numerous accolades, including the 2013 Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, five BMI Songwriter of the Year Awards, and the 2017 iHeartRadio Producer of the Year Award, alongside eleven Grammy nominations.
In 2018, Blanco launched his career as a lead artist with the single "Eastside," featuring Halsey and Khalid, which reached the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100. This was followed by his debut studio album, "Friends Keep Secrets," and its deluxe edition in 2021. Blanco has also founded two record labels, Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets, under Interscope Records, signing artists like Tory Lanez and Jessie Ware.
In his personal life, Benny Blanco is engaged to Selena Gomez, with whom he released the album "I Said I Love You First" in 2025. He continues to be a prominent figure in the music industry, both as a producer and an artist.
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