Eddie Benjamin

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Eddie Benjamin
Eddie Benjamin concert 2022.jpg
Eddie Benjamin in 2022
Background information
Birth nameEdward George Hendrix Benjamin
BornAustralia
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, producer
InstrumentsBass guitar[1]
LabelsEpic Records, Vol 1 Records
Websitewww.eddiebenjaminmusic.com

Eddie Benjamin is an Australian singer-songwriter 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. He released his debut EP Emotional in 2022.

Biography[]

Benjamin was born and raised in Australia.[2] While attending Rose Bay Secondary College, he met Tash Wolf and Indy Linzbichler with whom he would form the group Haze Trio. The group toured Australia and won numerous competitions, including the statewide talent search for YouthRock 2016.[3]

Benjamin moved to Los Angeles, California where he wrote and produced for artists such as Meghan Trainor and Earth, Wind & Fire.[4] He also worked with Justin Bieber,[1] who he met through a mutual friend, later appearing in the artist's 2021 documentary.[5]

In 2020 he released his debut single "Fuck My Friends", which was co-produced with Dan Gleyzer.[6] He followed up with his debut EP Emotional in 2021[7] and is touring with Justin Bieber on his 2022 Justice World Tour.[8] He also co-wrote the 2021 Shawn Mendes single "It'll Be Okay", which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100.[9]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

List of extended plays
Title EP details
Emotional
  • Released: April 2, 2021
  • Label: Epic, Vol 1

Singles[]

Year Song Album
2020 "Fuck My Friends" non-album single
"Diamond Eyes"
(featuring Sia) 		non-album single
2021 "Running Away From Home" non-album single
"Speechless" Emotional EP
2022 "Weatherman" non-album single

Other works[]

Year Title Artist Writer Producer Notes
2020 "Funk" Meghan Trainor Yes Yes
2020 "Here To Stay" Meghan Trainor Yes No
2021 "It'll Be Okay" Shawn Mendes Yes Yes Also plays bass. Peaked at No 2 on Bubbling Under Hot 100[9]

Personal life[]

Benjamin is the son of musician Huey Benjamin and choreographer Narelle Benjamin. He has a sister, Marlo, who is a dancer.[10] Since 2019 he has been dating actor and dancer Maddie Ziegler.[4][11]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Ju, Shirley (28 October 2020). "Eddie Benjamin / Your Favorite Artist's Favorite Artist". Flaunt.
  2. ^ Vega, Isabella (2 April 2021). "Eddie Benjamin". Euphoria.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b Clevinger, Nina (22 January 2022). "YOUNG LOVE Who is Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler's boyfriend?". The Sun.
  5. ^ Campbell, Amy (11 October 2021). "Meet Eddie Benjamin, the Justin Bieber protégé out to change our view of pop music". GQ.
  6. ^ "2021's Most Exciting New Artist Eddie Benjamin arrives with debut EP 'Emotional'". MSN. 4 July 2021.
  7. ^ Tauer, Kristen (2 April 2021). "Eyes On: Eddie Benjamin Releases Debut EP 'Emotional'". WWD.
  8. ^ Jadah, Tyler (18 November 2021). "Justin Bieber announces opening acts for his 2022 world tour". Listed.
  9. ^ a b "Shawn Mendes chart history". Billboard.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ Bowenbank, Starr. "An Official Timeline of Maddie Ziegler and Eddie Benjamin’s Adorable Relationship", Cosmopolitan, May 22, 2020, accessed September 14, 2020; Sia. Maddie Zielgler and Eddie Benjamin, Instagram, June 12, 2019, accessed September 14, 2020; and Brinklow, Chloe. "Creative power couple in the spotlight", The Strats Times, September 16, 2021

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