Benjamin Joseph Levin, known to the world as Benny Blanco, is a prominent American record producer, songwriter, music executive, and author, born on March 8, 1988. With a career that has spanned over a decade, Blanco has made a significant impact on the music industry, earning accolades such as the 2013 Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame and five BMI Songwriter of the Year Awards. His talent has also garnered him eleven Grammy Award nominations and the prestigious iHeartRadio Producer of the Year Award in 2017.
Blanco's journey in music began under the mentorship of Dr. Luke, who brought him into the fold of his production company, Kasz Money Productions. From 2008 to the mid-2010s, Blanco collaborated on numerous projects with Luke, establishing himself as a sought-after producer. His contributions have led to the sale of a staggering five hundred million album-equivalent units, working with a diverse array of artists including Ed Sheeran, BTS, Eminem, Justin Bieber, and many more.
In July 2018, Blanco took a bold step by releasing his debut single as a lead artist,