Benny Banks

Benny Banks's Biography

Growing up in Islington (North London) Benny Banks, was your typical teenager; in that he didn’t enjoy school and would much rather do other things with his time. One of these things was listening to music. It wasn’t until age twenty however, that his love of music really began to develop. It was after a night out with his friends that Benny Banks began to rap and his talent first got noticed. From this point on, his interest in music grew, as did his popularity and with that came opportunity.

In 2010, Benny took part in 1Xtra’s ‘Fire in The Booth’ with artist Charlie Sloth and was stunned by the audience reaction. Not only did his undeniable talent amaze listeners but he was then requested to take part in more interviews and videos with various other respected urban channels. His ‘Warm Up Session’ with the massive urban online channel SBTV, blew people away and one might say that this was when he was truly recognised as a force to be reckoned with within the UK urban industry. Aside from his success with 1Xtra and SBTV, Benny has also worked with the likes of ‘Grime Daily, he debuted on sites ‘ZEETVD’ and ‘UK Overstood’ and in Jan 2011 he started his own youtube channel. His solo Videos on YouTube have to date accumulated well over 10 million views, thus the numbers alone are enough to reflect the mass recognition of this young star’s talent and demonstrate the love by fans of his powerful music and his meaningful yet relatable lyrics.

Benny Banks’ talent was also spotted by MTV and RWD Magazine, hence why both MTV Wrap Up and RWD requested and published interviews with the artist. Not only has he accrued an impressive amount of views online and worked with several urban publications but his music has also been requested and playlisted on some of the most noted UK urban radio shows such as the prestigious BBC Radio and the respected Choice FM. Benny has also been blessed with the opportunity to collaborate and tour with various other artists such as gifted US rapper Mac Miller and well respected, established and rising UK artist’s such as Dappy, Ryan Keen, Krept and Konan, Show N Prove and Elli Ingram.

Benny’s first mixtape entitled ‘Patiently Waiting vol.1’ (released June 5th 2011) especially for his fans, whom he loves and respects as he states “they along with his daughter are what keep him going” with over 50,000 downloads to date as his first official release it definitely proved his status as a credible artist. Benny’s first single ‘Bada Bing’ was released January 2012 through 679/Warner and was A list playlisted on BBC Radio 1Xtra and was named “Hottest Record in the World’ by Zane Lowe, later made it onto Fast and Furios 6 the film Soundtrack alongside being an underground smash. This was followed up with a second single ‘Who’s The Daddy’ ft Dappy and shows nationwide and abroad in Europe. Benny Released his second Mixtape ‘Patiently Waiting vol. 2’ December 2012 Followed up with Videos. In 2013 679 shut down , Benny Cut ties with Warner and is back on the independent grind, Watch out 2014.

Music however, is not Benny’s first love but second. His heart belongs to his four year old daughter, who he also says plays a key role in his drive to succeed. Not only is he a doting Dad but twenty five year old Benny Banks is undeniably one of the most gifted unsigned artists in the UK at present. Apart from his irrefutable innate talent, his success to date is also down to the fact he happens to be one of the most humble and determined rappers in the UK urban industry. With every day that passes, his fan base grows more and more as his natural music abilities become even more recognized. Without a doubt, Benny is going to be one of the biggest artists of our times, so let’s hope the industry is really prepared for what is, the talent of Mr. Benny Banks.

Albums

Patiently Waiting Volume 2

Released: 2012

Patiently Waiting Volume 1

Released: 2011

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