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He signed Elvis.
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WHAT IT IS: Australia-born Eddie Benjamin delivers a sound that combines classic songcraft, groove and genuine feeling—part timeless handcrafted virtuosity, part modern appeal. Bringing kaleidoscopic color to pop music, the 20-year-old singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, who’s set to join Justin Bieber’s upcoming Justice Arena Tour, first sparked a buzz online after sharing a series of now-viral covers on Instagram. Since releasing his 2021 EP, Emotional, which featured his collaboration with Sia, “Diamond Eyes,” he’s garnered 12m+ global streams, has worked with Shawn Mendes and has even co-written with Earth, Wind & Fire. Benjamin is prepping his debut album, set for release this spring, with lead single “Weatherman” due to arrive on 2/18.
ALBUM: TBA
RELEASE DATE: Spring 2022
SINGLE: “Weatherman”
LIVE: Supporting Justin Bieber on his Justice Arena Tour
INTERNET: 12m+ global streams on 2021 Emotional EP; 1.7m+ combined YouTube views; upcoming collab with YSL
PRESS: PAPER, WWD, GQ Australia, Rolling Stone Australia, Ones to Watch (“Eddie Benjamin can quite literally do it all”), The Greatest, Flaunt, People (“This artist will leave you speechless”); covers of Wonderland, BASIC, Harper’s Bazaar Singapore
BOOKING: CAA
MANAGEMENT: Mike Spitz/Volume 1