Born on 8 March 1988, Benny Blanco’s age is 35 Years Old as of 2023. He was born and raised in a well-settled Christian family from Reston, Virginia, the United States. He is an American and Brazilian by nationality and has a belief in the Jewish religion.
He completed his early schooling at a South Lakes High School in Reston, Virginia, the United States. After that, he enrolled himself at the Institute of Audio Research from where he completed his graduation with bachelor’s degree in audio engineering.
Benny Blanco Biography
| Name | Benny Blanco |
| Full Name | Benjamin Joseph Levin |
| Net Worth | $ 50 Million |
| Date of Birth | 8 March 1988 |
| Age | 35 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Reston, Virginia, United States |
| Currently Live In | Reston, Virginia |
| Profession | Record Producer, DJ, Songwriter and Record Executive |
| Debut | Music Video: Friends Keep Secrets (2018) |
| Years Active | 2007 – Present |
| Nationality | American and Brazilian |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Ethnicity | Ashkenazi Jewish |
| Hometown | Reston, Virginia |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| School/High School | South Lakes High School, Reston, Virginia, United States |
| College/University | Institute of Audio Research, United States |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Audio Engineering |
Benny Blanco Childhood And Early Life
Benny Blanco Levin was born on 8th of March 1988, in Plano, Texas before his parents moved to Reston, Virginia. His older brother Jeremy manages the studio with him. His mother Sandy is a social worker.
To channel his powerful energy, Benny was sent to guitar, piano and drum lessons, where he learned many types of music since the age of four. He was later diagnosed with ADHD.
After listening to Naz cassette when he was five, he was in love with hip-hop. He rapped and made beats as a teenager, usually performing at his brother Jeremy’s college parties at the University of Delaware.
Benny Blanco attracted the attention of Jon Shecter, founder of The Source Magazine, who wanted to sign him to Columbia Records as a rapper. Even though the deal fell through, Benny instead befriended song producers who would teach him the ropes. Benny went to Langston Hughes Middle School before he graduated from South Lakes High School in 2006.
Benny Blanco Education
Benny Blanco studied studio engineering at the Institute for Audio Research in New York. He interned with David “Disco D” Shayman in New York before he graduated high school in 2005. Benny would travel to New York during the weekends to work in exchange for studio time. Ter. Benny moves to Brooklyn after high school ended.
Benny Blanco Career
Benny Blanco started his rapping ambition around the age of thirteen, performing under Beny Bounce, Short Stuff and Little B.
His first gig was doing beats for Hip- Hop Honeys, a soft porn video when he was fifteen years old, attracting the attention of Columbia Records, but the deal fell through. In 2007,
Benny Blanco collaborated with Spank Rock to produce a five-song EP called Bangers & Cash, the same year his mentor Disco D committed suicide. The album landed them a contract with Downtown Records, and Dr. Luke recruited Benny as a songwriter.
Benny Blanco – Net Worth
Benny has an estimated net worth of around $50 million and his annual salary is $140k. Similarly, his source of income is mainly his record producer profession. However, his weekly and monthly wages are unknown.
He has also worked very hard since childhood to achieve this fame. Also, he is active in his career and is on the way to raising his net worth in the future.
Rise To Fame
It was the song Circus that propelled him to certain songwriting stardom; Benny Blanco Spears sang the song. Benny then wrote Broken Pieces of Lil Mama before Hot and Cold for Katy Perry. Since then he wrote many more songs, including Maroon 5’s lead single Payphone that featured Wiz Khalifa.
His collaborations include Ke$ha, Justin Bieber, and other big names. In 2014, Benny founded Mad Love Records, and Friends Keep Secrets, both under Interscope Records. Mad Love Records signed Rixton band, Ryn Weaver, and Tory Lanez; while Friends Keep Secrets are more for independent singers, such as his work with Two Inch Punch, BenZel.
Benny Blanco Discography
- Bump
- Tik Tok
- Eastside
- I Found You
- I Can’t Get Enough
- Lonely
- Bad Decisions
Benny Blanco As a Record Producer
Most of Benny’s music consists of genres such as funk, Baltimore house & electro, and Miami bass with a touch of the 90’s.
In 2011, he solely produced and wrote several chartbuster releases such as Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream, Maroon 5’s Moves Like Jagger, and Gym Class Heroes’ Stereo Hearts. He has also worked with many other singers and songwriters like Ed Sheeran, Major Lazer, Kesha, Taio Cruz, Wiz Khalifa, and Tory Lanez.
In 2018, Benny released his debut single Eastside featuring singer-songwriter Halsey and Khalid. The song was released under the record label Friends Keep Secrets.
Benny Blanco Awards
BMI Awards
- 2011: Benny Blanco – Songwriter of the Year – Won
- 2012: Benny Blanco – Songwriter of the Year – Won
- 2012: “Moves like Jagger” (Maroon 5) – Most Performed Pop Song – Won
- 2013: Benny Blanco – Urban Songwriter of the Year – Won
- 2014: Benny Blanco – Songwriter of the Year – Won
- 2015: Benny Blanco – Songwriter of the Year – Won
Clio Awards
- 2019: “I Found You / Nilda’s Story” (Benny Blanco, Calvin Harris, and Miguel) – Music Videos – Gold – Won
- 2019: “I Found You / Nilda’s Story” (Benny Blanco, Calvin Harris, and Miguel) – Direction – Gold – Won
Golden Globe Awards
- 2017: “Faith” (Stevie Wonder featuring Ariana Grande) – Best Original Song – Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards
- 2017: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) – Best Lyrics – Won
- 2017: Benny Blanco – Producer of the Year – Won
- 2018: Benny Blanco – Producer of the Year – Nominated
iHeartRadio Titanium Award
- 2019: “Eastside” (with Khalid & Halsey) – 1 Billion Total Audience Spins on iHeartRadio Stations – Won
Ivor Novello Awards
- 2018: “Castle on the Hill” (Ed Sheeran) – PRS for Most Performed Work – Nominated
Songwriters Hall of Fame
- 2013: Benny Blanco – Hal David Starlight Award – Won
Spotify Secret Genius Awards
- 2018: Secret Genius: Pop – Won
benny blanco Songs
- NBA2K9
- Bangers & Cash
- Spank Rock and Benny Blanco Are.
- Just For Us Pt. 2
- Graduation
- Friends Keep Secrets
- I Can’t Get Enough
- I Found You / Nilda’s Story
benny blanco and selena gomez relationship
Gomez first confirmed her relationship with the record producer in December 2023, when she commented on a fan-posted Instagram photo of her and Blanco. “He is my absolute everything in my heart,” she wrote in one reply.
In December 2023, Selena Gomez left a string of comments on Instagram that finally confirmed her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco. “He is my absolute everything in my heart,” the Only Murders in the Building star proclaimed to her fans, only weeks after rumors had swirled that they were together.
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Gomez shares a PDA-filled snap from a night out with Blanco to her Instagram Story. In the picture, she sits on a crimson velvet couch while he lies down behind her. The two have their foreheads pressed against each other’s while leaning in for a kiss.
Gomez took to her Instagram Story to share the delightful sight her wakes up to every morning: a beautiful, sleepy version of herself cuddling in bed with fuzzy blankets. The singer posted the image, snapped by the producer, with the caption “Mornings with you @itsbennyblanco.”
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