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Benga

*1986 GB, Croydon
Producer of Dance
A.k.a. Adegbenga "Benga" Adejumo (Beni Uthman) Adegbenga Adejumo

Dubstep Producer, south London, UK. Known for his work towards hit singles such as 'Katy On A Mission' (Katy B), 'I Need Air' (Magnetic Man feat. Angela Hunte), and 'Fire' (Magnetic Man feat. Ms Dynamite). Imagine the first club you ever get into is, as you step inside, in the process of changing the face of urban music? Imagine you’re only 14 at the time, yet you’re already a producer. Well, Croydon dubstep star Benga doesn’t have to imagine: that is his life. Age 14 the afro-haired producer went to his first club, Forward>> at London’s now defunct Velvet Rooms and has never looked back since. Having put in years of graft, Benga, now age 24, is a leading light in the rising global dubstep movement alongside his childhood friend, Skream. Now part of the chart sensation; Magnetic man, Benga is now a household name. Aside from the most famous haircut in dubstep, Benga has a lot to be happy about. At 15 he released his debut 12” “Skank/Dose” on one of dubstep’s founding imprints. For years Benga, alongside first Skream, then Loefah, Coki and Mala Digital Mystikz, built exclusive musical ammunition for DJ Hatcha. It was this material, aired by Hatcha alone at Forward>>, that propelled dubstep from UK garage offshoot to innovative genre in its own right. After early mentoring by Artwork (who is the third member of Magnetic Man alongside Skream), Benga refined his trade working for a professional studio, linked to the biggest labels in the world. He produced for various MC’s such as Crazy Titch and Ghetto, before concentrating his output on dubstep in 2005. Since then he’s had releases on electronic stables Planet Mu and Hotflush, self released his own CD and became one of the most sought after DJ’s almost overnight, playing throughout Europe, the US and Australasia. Now, after many years behind the scenes in terms of production, crafting tracks for global superstars such as Rihanna and Eve just to name two, all eyes are on Benga and his new supergroup Magnetic Man as they continue to take over the mainstream charts. With recent hits such as Katy B’s ‘Katy on a mission’, which rose to number 4 at it’s peak in the UK and had number ones across Europe. Benga has produced acclaimed tracks such as ‘Night’ alongside Coki and ‘Baltimore Clap’ which was also an underground sensation. His pedigree has never been in doubt, but he is also becoming a fashion icon to the younger generation. His admirers span from young teenagers all the way up to adults of all ages. Now working regularly with stars such as John Legend, Tinchy Stryder, Ms Dynamite and many others, Benga is not someone that shys away from the public eye. His image is notable and will be recognised wherever he goes, this aspect becoming more and more prominent now due to the current success of Magnetic Man. Whilst being true to his roots and still residing in South London, Benga will travel around the globe on a regular basis and performs to crowds in the US, Asia, Europe and the UK every week. The audience he graces is vast and diverse.

     
Genres
  • Dance
  • Spoken Word
Popular Tracks   
Von dutch remix with skream and benga on Von dutch remix with skream and benga by Charli xcx, Skream & Benga
Night on Diary Of An Afro Warrior by Benga
Night - Radio Edit (Extended) on Night by Benga & Coki
Forefather on Chapter II by Benga
26 Basslines on Diary Of An Afro Warrior by Benga
Crunked Up on Diary Of An Afro Warrior by Benga
E Trips on Diary Of An Afro Warrior by Benga
Pleasure on Diary Of An Afro Warrior by Benga
Night - Geeneus Remix on Night by Benga & Coki
Pour Your Love (feat. Marlene) on Pour Your Love by Benga

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Discography

Title Artist Year Type
RA.EX297 BengaBenga2016Single
Future Funk EPBenga2016Album
Midnight Request Line / NightSkream / Benga & Coki2014Album
Chapter IIBenga2013Album
ForefatherBenga & Kano2013Album
Pour Your LoveBenga Feat. Marlene2012Album
IconBenga Feat. Bebe Black2012Single
I Will Never ChangeBenga2012Single
Transformer / Shake ItBenga / Kutz2011Album
Faithless / Acid LieBenga2011Album
Scion A/V Presents Skream And BengaSkream And Benga2011Album
Biscuit Factory / Bass FaceBenga & Walsh2010Album
Phaze: OneBenga2010Album
Stop WatchingBenga2010Album
The CybermanMagnetic Man Feat. Skream + Benga + Artwork2009Album
Trapped In A Dark Bubble / TechnocalSkream / Benga2009Album
Choke Hold / SurrenderDJ Distance vs. Benga vs. Cyrus2009Album
Buzzin' / One MillionBenga2009Album
Assumptions (Remix)Benga vs. G Squad2008Single
Pleasure EPBenga2008Album
Rinse MixBenga2008Album
Diary Of An Afro WarriorBenga2008Album
Exclusive Mix For Rough Trade EastBenga2008Album
NightBenga & Coki2008Album
Addicts / MegatectionBenga & Walsh vs Darqwan2008Album
Electro Scratch / The GermBenga2008Album
Benga EP Vol. 2Benga2007Album
Crunked UpBenga2007Album
Bingo / Road Kill / Temple BallBenga & Walsh / Marlow / Gravious2007Album
The Southside EPBenga2006Album
Spooksville / Dreamscape 24Benga & Walsh2006Album
NewstepBenga2006Album
10 Tons HeavyDJ Hatcha & Benga2006Album
Military / Panik RoomBenga & Walsh & Kromestar2006Album
InvasionBenga2006Album
Comb 60sBenga2006Album
Hydro / ElektroBenga / Skream2004Album
Benga Beats Volume 1Benga2004Album
The JudgementBenga & Skream2003Album
Skank / DoseBenga2002Album
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