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Alec Benjamin
Born (1994-05-28) May 28, 1994 (age 30)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2013–present
LabelsColumbia Records (2014-16), Warner/Chappell Music (2014-Pres), Atlantic Records (2018)
Websitewww.alecbenjamin.com

Alec Benjamin (born May 28, 1994)[1] is an American singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona.[1] He is known for his songs "Paper Crown", "I Built A Friend", "End of the Summer", "Let Me Down Slowly" and "Water Fountain".[2][3] He has also gained much attention from his demos. In addition to his solo project, Benjamin has found success in songwriting with artists such as Jon Bellion, including a feature on the track "New York Soul Pt. ii" from Jon's album The Human Condition.[4] Alec is heavily influenced by artists such as Eminem and Paul Simon.[5]

Alec Benjamin's song "I Built a Friend" was used as backing material for a contemporary dance audition of contestant Merrick Hanna, on episode 1 of the 12th season of America's Got Talent (May 30, 2017).

Discography

Mixtapes

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[6] 		NLD
[7] 		NOR
[8]
Mixtape 1: America
  • Released: April 22, 2013
  • Label: White Rope
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —
Narrated for You
  • Released: November 16, 2018
  • Label: N/A
  • Format: Digital download
 20 132 9

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
MLY
[9] 		NOR
[10]
"Paper Crown" 2014 — — Non-album singles
"End of the Summer" 2016 — —
"I Built a Friend" 2017 — —
"Let Me Down Slowly" 2018 20 12 Narrated for You
"The Boy in the Bubble" — —
"If We Have Each Other" — —
"Death of a Hero" — —
"Outrunning Karma" — —
"1994" — —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. ^ a b "Get-To-Know Alec Benjamin and his excellent debut single "Paper Crown"".
  2. ^ "Alec Benjamin's "End Of The Summer": Premiere".
  3. ^ Adeel (2016-06-10). "Alec Benjamin – End of the Summer". PressPLAY OK. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  4. ^ "Jon Bellion - New York Soul (Part II)".
  5. ^ Firman, Tehrene. "Press Play on This Exclusive "Paper Crown" Music Video, Fall Totally in Love with Jersey-Wearing, Boombox-Toting Alec Benjamin". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  6. ^ "Alec Benjamin Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  7. ^ "Alec Benjamin - Narrated For You - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  8. ^ "VG-lista – Topp 40 Album uke 1, 2019". VG-lista. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  9. ^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles in Malaysia" (PDF). Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  10. ^ "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single uke 1, 2019". VG-lista. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  11. ^ "Gold/Platinum - Music Canada". Music Canada. Retrieved December 3, 2018.


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