ALEC BENJAMIN
Matt Hansen
Alec Benjamin simply refers to himself as a "narrator."
Inspired by Eminem, Paul Simon, and Citizen Cope, the Phoenix-born, Los Angeles-based songwriter fashioned a cinematic, lo-fi sound that stirred up a buzz online right out of the gate, landing him a major label deal by the age of 18. A day after he turned in his first album, he was dropped by the label he thought would take his artist project to the moon. However, it was going to take a lot more to stop him. Alec immediately hit the road for a self-booked European tour in May 2016. He performed "parking lot shows" for fans outside of Shawn Mendes and Troye Sivan concerts, handing out business cards to leave a tangible keepsake for those listening and building his brand from the ground up.
Shortly after the tour, he jumped in the studio with Jon Bellion and ended up earning a co write on the pop star's debut album, "New York Soul (Part II). This session would also open the door for Alec to join Bellion on tour directly after. With an insatiable urge to rise to the top, the tenacious prodigy found himself back performing in parking when he wasn't on-stage opening for Bellion. Knowing that some of those fans would search for him after the performances, Alec made it his mission to consistently uploaded one new song every two weeks to his YouTube channel and build a catalog his fans could listen to. Within the span of six months, he logged over 165 shows and amassed 150K YouTube subscribers simply through perseverance and a D.I.Y. attitude.
Alec managed to hit even bigger strides in 2017 when his viral hit "I Built A Friend" ignited online, clocking nearly four million Spotify streams in under a year and earning airplay for millions of Americans on the national TV show, America's Got Talent.
As for 2018, "Let Me Down Slowly" is the first single off Alec's debut album that will herald a new chapter for the extraordinary story teller. Balancing relatable yet mature lyrical content with vitalizing production, he pleads, "Now, I'm slipping through the cracks of your cold embrace, oh please, please, could you find a way to let me down slowly?" atop a sentimental yet powerful drum-guitar ensemble.
While his story is certainly one of a kind, Alec's narrative is only just beginning.
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Claire Rosinkranz made her mark in 2020 with the independent release of "Backyard Boy." The song initially exploded on TikTok and went on to become a breakout viral hit, accumulating nearly one billion total streams and receiving widespread acclaim from outlets like The New York Times and Billboard who both named it among "The Best Songs of 2020." The song also earned her an MTV Trending VMA for "Best Breakthrough Song." To date, the official video has amassed over 55 million views! Claire's debut EP BeVerly Hills BoYfRiend quickly followed via her signing with slowplay / Republic and saw the promising artist collaborate with artists like Jeremy Zucker, Role Model, and Clinton Kane. She also earned the support of peers including Olivia Rodrigo, Tai Verdes, Lexi Jayde, and 347aidan. In 2021, Claire released her 6 Of A Billion EP which amassed 132 million global streams and saw her embark on her first ever sold-out tour. Continuing the momentum, she kicked off 2022 with the release of a series of single in anticipation of her next headline tour. "don't miss me" has already eclipsed 26 million cumulative streams, in addition to fueling 62K TikTok creates, and 'i h8 that i still feel bad for u' just dropped to rave reviews with Billboard hailing that "Her imprint is strong on whatever she touches, and "h8" never strays far from the wry sing-song quality that make her songs so sticky and rewarding." With her music now approaching the 1.5 billion global stream count, Claire Rosinkranz has shown no signs of slowing down and is one to watch!
http://www.clairerosinkranz.com
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Matt Hansen
Alec Benjamin simply refers to himself as a "narrator."
Inspired by Eminem, Paul Simon, and Citizen Cope, the Phoenix-born, Los Angeles-based songwriter fashioned a cinematic, lo-fi sound that stirred up a buzz online right out of the gate, landing him a major label deal by the age of 18. A day after he turned in his first album, he was dropped by the label he thought would take his artist project to the moon. However, it was going to take a lot more to stop him. Alec immediately hit the road for a self-booked European tour in May 2016. He performed "parking lot shows" for fans outside of Shawn Mendes and Troye Sivan concerts, handing out business cards to leave a tangible keepsake for those listening and building his brand from the ground up.
Shortly after the tour, he jumped in the studio with Jon Bellion and ended up earning a co write on the pop star's debut album, "New York Soul (Part II). This session would also open the door for Alec to join Bellion on tour directly after. With an insatiable urge to rise to the top, the tenacious prodigy found himself back performing in parking when he wasn't on-stage opening for Bellion. Knowing that some of those fans would search for him after the performances, Alec made it his mission to consistently uploaded one new song every two weeks to his YouTube channel and build a catalog his fans could listen to. Within the span of six months, he logged over 165 shows and amassed 150K YouTube subscribers simply through perseverance and a D.I.Y. attitude.
Alec managed to hit even bigger strides in 2017 when his viral hit "I Built A Friend" ignited online, clocking nearly four million Spotify streams in under a year and earning airplay for millions of Americans on the national TV show, America's Got Talent.
As for 2018, "Let Me Down Slowly" is the first single off Alec's debut album that will herald a new chapter for the extraordinary story teller. Balancing relatable yet mature lyrical content with vitalizing production, he pleads, "Now, I'm slipping through the cracks of your cold embrace, oh please, please, could you find a way to let me down slowly?" atop a sentimental yet powerful drum-guitar ensemble.
While his story is certainly one of a kind, Alec's narrative is only just beginning.
~~~~~~
Claire Rosinkranz made her mark in 2020 with the independent release of "Backyard Boy." The song initially exploded on TikTok and went on to become a breakout viral hit, accumulating nearly one billion total streams and receiving widespread acclaim from outlets like The New York Times and Billboard who both named it among "The Best Songs of 2020." The song also earned her an MTV Trending VMA for "Best Breakthrough Song." To date, the official video has amassed over 55 million views! Claire's debut EP BeVerly Hills BoYfRiend quickly followed via her signing with slowplay / Republic and saw the promising artist collaborate with artists like Jeremy Zucker, Role Model, and Clinton Kane. She also earned the support of peers including Olivia Rodrigo, Tai Verdes, Lexi Jayde, and 347aidan. In 2021, Claire released her 6 Of A Billion EP which amassed 132 million global streams and saw her embark on her first ever sold-out tour. Continuing the momentum, she kicked off 2022 with the release of a series of single in anticipation of her next headline tour. "don't miss me" has already eclipsed 26 million cumulative streams, in addition to fueling 62K TikTok creates, and 'i h8 that i still feel bad for u' just dropped to rave reviews with Billboard hailing that "Her imprint is strong on whatever she touches, and "h8" never strays far from the wry sing-song quality that make her songs so sticky and rewarding." With her music now approaching the 1.5 billion global stream count, Claire Rosinkranz has shown no signs of slowing down and is one to watch!
http://www.clairerosinkranz.com
ALEC BENJAMIN
Matt Hansen
Alec Benjamin simply refers to himself as a "narrator."
Inspired by Eminem, Paul Simon, and Citizen Cope, the Phoenix-born, Los Angeles-based songwriter fashioned a cinematic, lo-fi sound that stirred up a buzz online right out of the gate, landing him a major label deal by the age of 18. A day after he turned in his first album, he was dropped by the label he thought would take his artist project to the moon. However, it was going to take a lot more to stop him. Alec immediately hit the road for a self-booked European tour in May 2016. He performed "parking lot shows" for fans outside of Shawn Mendes and Troye Sivan concerts, handing out business cards to leave a tangible keepsake for those listening and building his brand from the ground up.
Shortly after the tour, he jumped in the studio with Jon Bellion and ended up earning a co write on the pop star's debut album, "New York Soul (Part II). This session would also open the door for Alec to join Bellion on tour directly after. With an insatiable urge to rise to the top, the tenacious prodigy found himself back performing in parking when he wasn't on-stage opening for Bellion. Knowing that some of those fans would search for him after the performances, Alec made it his mission to consistently uploaded one new song every two weeks to his YouTube channel and build a catalog his fans could listen to. Within the span of six months, he logged over 165 shows and amassed 150K YouTube subscribers simply through perseverance and a D.I.Y. attitude.
Alec managed to hit even bigger strides in 2017 when his viral hit "I Built A Friend" ignited online, clocking nearly four million Spotify streams in under a year and earning airplay for millions of Americans on the national TV show, America's Got Talent.
As for 2018, "Let Me Down Slowly" is the first single off Alec's debut album that will herald a new chapter for the extraordinary story teller. Balancing relatable yet mature lyrical content with vitalizing production, he pleads, "Now, I'm slipping through the cracks of your cold embrace, oh please, please, could you find a way to let me down slowly?" atop a sentimental yet powerful drum-guitar ensemble.
While his story is certainly one of a kind, Alec's narrative is only just beginning.
~~~~~~
Claire Rosinkranz made her mark in 2020 with the independent release of "Backyard Boy." The song initially exploded on TikTok and went on to become a breakout viral hit, accumulating nearly one billion total streams and receiving widespread acclaim from outlets like The New York Times and Billboard who both named it among "The Best Songs of 2020." The song also earned her an MTV Trending VMA for "Best Breakthrough Song." To date, the official video has amassed over 55 million views! Claire's debut EP BeVerly Hills BoYfRiend quickly followed via her signing with slowplay / Republic and saw the promising artist collaborate with artists like Jeremy Zucker, Role Model, and Clinton Kane. She also earned the support of peers including Olivia Rodrigo, Tai Verdes, Lexi Jayde, and 347aidan. In 2021, Claire released her 6 Of A Billion EP which amassed 132 million global streams and saw her embark on her first ever sold-out tour. Continuing the momentum, she kicked off 2022 with the release of a series of single in anticipation of her next headline tour. "don't miss me" has already eclipsed 26 million cumulative streams, in addition to fueling 62K TikTok creates, and 'i h8 that i still feel bad for u' just dropped to rave reviews with Billboard hailing that "Her imprint is strong on whatever she touches, and "h8" never strays far from the wry sing-song quality that make her songs so sticky and rewarding." With her music now approaching the 1.5 billion global stream count, Claire Rosinkranz has shown no signs of slowing down and is one to watch!
http://www.clairerosinkranz.com
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Matt Hansen
Alec Benjamin simply refers to himself as a "narrator."
Inspired by Eminem, Paul Simon, and Citizen Cope, the Phoenix-born, Los Angeles-based songwriter fashioned a cinematic, lo-fi sound that stirred up a buzz online right out of the gate, landing him a major label deal by the age of 18. A day after he turned in his first album, he was dropped by the label he thought would take his artist project to the moon. However, it was going to take a lot more to stop him. Alec immediately hit the road for a self-booked European tour in May 2016. He performed "parking lot shows" for fans outside of Shawn Mendes and Troye Sivan concerts, handing out business cards to leave a tangible keepsake for those listening and building his brand from the ground up.
Shortly after the tour, he jumped in the studio with Jon Bellion and ended up earning a co write on the pop star's debut album, "New York Soul (Part II). This session would also open the door for Alec to join Bellion on tour directly after. With an insatiable urge to rise to the top, the tenacious prodigy found himself back performing in parking when he wasn't on-stage opening for Bellion. Knowing that some of those fans would search for him after the performances, Alec made it his mission to consistently uploaded one new song every two weeks to his YouTube channel and build a catalog his fans could listen to. Within the span of six months, he logged over 165 shows and amassed 150K YouTube subscribers simply through perseverance and a D.I.Y. attitude.
Alec managed to hit even bigger strides in 2017 when his viral hit "I Built A Friend" ignited online, clocking nearly four million Spotify streams in under a year and earning airplay for millions of Americans on the national TV show, America's Got Talent.
As for 2018, "Let Me Down Slowly" is the first single off Alec's debut album that will herald a new chapter for the extraordinary story teller. Balancing relatable yet mature lyrical content with vitalizing production, he pleads, "Now, I'm slipping through the cracks of your cold embrace, oh please, please, could you find a way to let me down slowly?" atop a sentimental yet powerful drum-guitar ensemble.
While his story is certainly one of a kind, Alec's narrative is only just beginning.
~~~~~~
Claire Rosinkranz made her mark in 2020 with the independent release of "Backyard Boy." The song initially exploded on TikTok and went on to become a breakout viral hit, accumulating nearly one billion total streams and receiving widespread acclaim from outlets like The New York Times and Billboard who both named it among "The Best Songs of 2020." The song also earned her an MTV Trending VMA for "Best Breakthrough Song." To date, the official video has amassed over 55 million views! Claire's debut EP BeVerly Hills BoYfRiend quickly followed via her signing with slowplay / Republic and saw the promising artist collaborate with artists like Jeremy Zucker, Role Model, and Clinton Kane. She also earned the support of peers including Olivia Rodrigo, Tai Verdes, Lexi Jayde, and 347aidan. In 2021, Claire released her 6 Of A Billion EP which amassed 132 million global streams and saw her embark on her first ever sold-out tour. Continuing the momentum, she kicked off 2022 with the release of a series of single in anticipation of her next headline tour. "don't miss me" has already eclipsed 26 million cumulative streams, in addition to fueling 62K TikTok creates, and 'i h8 that i still feel bad for u' just dropped to rave reviews with Billboard hailing that "Her imprint is strong on whatever she touches, and "h8" never strays far from the wry sing-song quality that make her songs so sticky and rewarding." With her music now approaching the 1.5 billion global stream count, Claire Rosinkranz has shown no signs of slowing down and is one to watch!
http://www.clairerosinkranz.com
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