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'''Benjamin Peltonen''' (born April 15, 1997<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminMusicOfficial/posts/1065109853504786 | title = Benjamin 15. huhtikuuta 2015 kello 14:48 | author = | work = Benjamin | date = 15 May 2015 | access-date = 24 April 2015 |language=fi}}</ref>) is a Finnish singer, who originally became famous through the photo-sharing service [[Instagram]], where his profile, opened in 2012, has more than 229,000 followers.<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://ylex.yle.fi/uutiset/popuutiset/benjamin-olisi-kiva-jos-tytto-tekisi-aloitteen | title = Benjamin: Olisi kiva, jos tyttö tekisi aloitteen | author = Suomalainen, Ninni | work = YleX | date = 5 September 2014 | access-date = 13 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref><ref name="nyt">{{Cite web| url = http://nyt.fi/a1305753818336 | title = 16-vuotiaalla suomalaispojalla on yli 80 000 fanityttöä netissä – kui oot nui täydellinen? | author = Heikkilä, Melissa ja Saikkonen, Merituuli | work = Nyt | date = 28 November 2013 | access-date = 8 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url = http://instagram.com/benjaminpeltonen | title = benjaminpeltonen | author = | work = Instagram | date = | access-date = 8 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref><ref name="warner">{{Cite web | url = http://www.warnermusic.fi/uutiset/10060/benjaminin-debyyttisingle-underdogs-julkaistaan-8-syyskuuta | title = Benjaminin debyyttisingle Underdogs julkaistaan 8. syyskuuta | author = | work = Warner Music Finland | date = 1 September 2014 | access-date = 8 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref> In May 2014 Peltonen signed a record deal with the record company [[Warner Music Finland]].<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://www.iltasanomat.fi/viihde/art-1288694351831.html | title = Instagram-suosikki Benjamin Peltonen sai levytyssopimuksen | author = | work = Ilta-Sanomat | date = 28 May 2014 | access-date = 8 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref>
'''Benjamin Peltonen''' (born April 15, 1997<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminMusicOfficial/posts/1065109853504786 | title = Benjamin 15. huhtikuuta 2015 kello 14:48 | author = | work = Benjamin | date = 15 May 2015 | access-date = 24 April 2015 |language=fi}}</ref>) is a Finnish singer, who originally became famous through the photo-sharing service [[Instagram]], where his profile, opened in 2012, has more than 229,000 followers.<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://ylex.yle.fi/uutiset/popuutiset/benjamin-olisi-kiva-jos-tytto-tekisi-aloitteen | title = Benjamin: Olisi kiva, jos tyttö tekisi aloitteen | author = Suomalainen, Ninni | work = YleX | date = 5 September 2014 | access-date = 13 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref><ref name="nyt">{{Cite web| url = http://nyt.fi/a1305753818336 | title = 16-vuotiaalla suomalaispojalla on yli 80 000 fanityttöä netissä – kui oot nui täydellinen? | author = Heikkilä, Melissa ja Saikkonen, Merituuli | work = Nyt | date = 28 November 2013 | access-date = 8 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url = http://instagram.com/benjaminpeltonen | title = benjaminpeltonen | author = | work = Instagram | date = | access-date = 8 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref><ref name="warner">{{Cite web | url = http://www.warnermusic.fi/uutiset/10060/benjaminin-debyyttisingle-underdogs-julkaistaan-8-syyskuuta | title = Benjaminin debyyttisingle Underdogs julkaistaan 8. syyskuuta | author = | work = Warner Music Finland | date = 1 September 2014 | access-date = 8 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref> In May 2014 Peltonen signed a record deal with the record company [[Warner Music Finland]].<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://www.iltasanomat.fi/viihde/art-1288694351831.html | title = Instagram-suosikki Benjamin Peltonen sai levytyssopimuksen | author = | work = Ilta-Sanomat | date = 28 May 2014 | access-date = 8 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref>


Peltonen's first single "[[Underdogs (Benjamin Peltonen song)|Underdogs]]" was released on 8 September 2014.<ref name="warner"/> It peaked at number ten on the official singles chart in Finland.<ref name="musiikkituottajat">{{Cite web | url = http://www.ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/benjamin/underdogs | title = Musiikkituottajat - Tilastot - Suomen virallinen lista: Benjamin - ''Underdogs'' | author = | work = Musiikkituottajat | date = | access-date = 21 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref> In March 2015 the song was added to the playlist of the Spanish radio channel [[Los 40 Principales]].<ref name="espanja">{{Cite web | url = http://www.iltalehti.fi/popstars/2015033119451377_ps.shtml | title = Benjamin valloittaa nyt Espanjaa | author = | work = Iltalehti | date = 31 March 2015 | access-date = 31 March 2015 |language=fi}}</ref> Peltonen's first [[EP record|EP]] was released in May 2015.<ref name="espanja"/>
Benjamin's first single "[[Underdogs (Benjamin Peltonen song)|Underdogs]]" was released on 8 September 2014.<ref name="warner"/> It peaked at number ten on the official singles chart in Finland.<ref name="musiikkituottajat">{{Cite web | url = http://www.ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/benjamin/underdogs | title = Musiikkituottajat - Tilastot - Suomen virallinen lista: Benjamin - ''Underdogs'' | author = | work = Musiikkituottajat | date = | access-date = 21 September 2014 |language=fi}}</ref> In March 2015 the song was added to the playlist of the Spanish radio channel [[Los 40 Principales]].<ref name="espanja">{{Cite web | url = http://www.iltalehti.fi/popstars/2015033119451377_ps.shtml | title = Benjamin valloittaa nyt Espanjaa | author = | work = Iltalehti | date = 31 March 2015 | access-date = 31 March 2015 |language=fi}}</ref> His first [[EP record|EP]] was released in May 2015.<ref name="espanja"/>


A 20-part documentary series about Peltonen, ''Naked Diary: Benjamin Peltonen'', was aired on [[Yle Areena]] in the spring of 2015.<ref name="dokumentti">{{Cite web | url = http://yle.fi/ylex/tapahtumat/benjaminpeltonen | title = Alaston päiväkirja: Benjamin Peltonen | author = | work = YleX | date = | access-date = 31 March 2015 |language=fi}}</ref> A longer documentary of the same name was aired on [[Yle TV2]] on 3 May 2015.<ref name="dokumentti"/><ref>{{Cite web | url = http://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/04/09/ylen-viikolta-18-valittua-dokumentti-instagram-sensaatio-benjamin-peltosesta | title = Ylen viikolta 18 valittua: Dokumentti Instagram-sensaatio Benjamin Peltosesta | author = | work = Yle | date = 9 April 2015 | access-date = 3 May 2015 |language=fi}}</ref>
A 20-part documentary series about Peltonen, ''Naked Diary: Benjamin Peltonen'', was aired on [[Yle Areena]] in the spring of 2015.<ref name="dokumentti">{{Cite web | url = http://yle.fi/ylex/tapahtumat/benjaminpeltonen | title = Alaston päiväkirja: Benjamin Peltonen | author = | work = YleX | date = | access-date = 31 March 2015 |language=fi}}</ref> A longer documentary of the same name was aired on [[Yle TV2]] on 3 May 2015.<ref name="dokumentti"/><ref>{{Cite web | url = http://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/04/09/ylen-viikolta-18-valittua-dokumentti-instagram-sensaatio-benjamin-peltosesta | title = Ylen viikolta 18 valittua: Dokumentti Instagram-sensaatio Benjamin Peltosesta | author = | work = Yle | date = 9 April 2015 | access-date = 3 May 2015 |language=fi}}</ref>

Benjamin's debut album ''Fingerprints'' was released in April 2016. It debuted on the Finnish album chart at number 17.<ref>[http://www.ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/benjamin/fingerprints Suomen virallinen lista - Benjamin: Fingerprints]</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
⚫
=== Albums ===
* ''Fingerprints'' (2016)


===EPs===
===EPs===
* ''Square One'' (2015)
* ''Square One'' (2015)
⚫
'''Albums'''

FINGERPRINTS (2016)


===Singles===
===Singles===

Revision as of 07:53, 30 April 2016

Benjamin Peltonen
Born (1997-04-15) 15 April 1997 (age 27)
Finland
Occupation
  • Singer
Years active2012–present
Musical career
Also known asBenjamin
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Labels

Benjamin Peltonen (born April 15, 1997[1]) is a Finnish singer, who originally became famous through the photo-sharing service Instagram, where his profile, opened in 2012, has more than 229,000 followers.[2][3][4][5] In May 2014 Peltonen signed a record deal with the record company Warner Music Finland.[6]

Benjamin's first single "Underdogs" was released on 8 September 2014.[5] It peaked at number ten on the official singles chart in Finland.[7] In March 2015 the song was added to the playlist of the Spanish radio channel Los 40 Principales.[8] His first EP was released in May 2015.[8]

A 20-part documentary series about Peltonen, Naked Diary: Benjamin Peltonen, was aired on Yle Areena in the spring of 2015.[9] A longer documentary of the same name was aired on Yle TV2 on 3 May 2015.[9][10]

Benjamin's debut album Fingerprints was released in April 2016. It debuted on the Finnish album chart at number 17.[11]

Discography

Albums

  • Fingerprints (2016)

EPs

  • Square One (2015)

Singles

  • "Underdogs" (2014)
  • "Unbreakable" (2014)
  • "Body" (2016)

References

  1. ^ "Benjamin 15. huhtikuuta 2015 kello 14:48". Benjamin (in Finnish). 15 May 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  2. ^ Suomalainen, Ninni (5 September 2014). "Benjamin: Olisi kiva, jos tyttö tekisi aloitteen". YleX (in Finnish). Retrieved 13 September 2014.
  3. ^ Heikkilä, Melissa ja Saikkonen, Merituuli (28 November 2013). "16-vuotiaalla suomalaispojalla on yli 80 000 fanityttöä netissä – kui oot nui täydellinen?". Nyt (in Finnish). Retrieved 8 September 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "benjaminpeltonen". Instagram (in Finnish). Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Benjaminin debyyttisingle Underdogs julkaistaan 8. syyskuuta". Warner Music Finland (in Finnish). 1 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Instagram-suosikki Benjamin Peltonen sai levytyssopimuksen". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). 28 May 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Musiikkituottajat - Tilastot - Suomen virallinen lista: Benjamin - Underdogs". Musiikkituottajat (in Finnish). Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  8. ^ a b "Benjamin valloittaa nyt Espanjaa". Iltalehti (in Finnish). 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  9. ^ a b "Alaston päiväkirja: Benjamin Peltonen". YleX (in Finnish). Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Ylen viikolta 18 valittua: Dokumentti Instagram-sensaatio Benjamin Peltosesta". Yle (in Finnish). 9 April 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  11. ^ Suomen virallinen lista - Benjamin: Fingerprints


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