Benny Blanco made his major artist debut with the release of “Eastside,” a duet with Halsey and Khalid, in July 2018. It was a huge smash, as shown by the song’s ranking of nine on the Billboard Hot 100 list. As a songwriter, this was Blanco’s 27th top 10 record (including seven number ones), and his first top ten single as a singer.
Australia, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Singapore, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom were among the countries where “Eastside” peaked at number one on the charts.
After “Eastside,” Blanco continued to release hit songs including “I Found You” with Calvin Harris, “Better to Lie” with Jesse and Swae Lee, and collaborations with Juice Wrld on tracks like “Roses” and “Graduation.”
Later that year, Blanco published his debut album, which showcases his depth of artistic and production experience. His debut album was released in March 2021, and the RIAA gave it platinum certification on the same day.
Blanco’s impact extends beyond his own musical endeavors. Along with starting two labels Interscope Records, Mad Love Records, and Friends Keep Secrets, he has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to helping budding musicians.
How did Benny Blanco get into music?
Blanco started playing the keyboard his parents bought him. Blanco won a songwriting competition at age 9, which led to the release of his first album and, by age 13, several record deals.
What Kanye songs has Benny Blanco produced?
Kanye West and Blanco first collaborated on songs for Francis and the Lights’ 2016 first studio album Farewell, Starlite!, which includes two songs with both Ye and Blanco’s original authorship and production.