Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Benny Blanco

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Benny Blanco

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Benny Blanco made an impact.

Benny Blanco, born Benjamin Joseph Levin, is an accomplished American record producer. His accolades include the 2013 Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, five BMI Songwriter of the Year Awards, and the 2017 iHeartRadio Producer of the Year Award. He has also garnered eleven Grammy Award nominations, solidifying his impact and recognition in the music industry.

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2007: Collaboration with Spank Rock

In 2007, Benny Blanco teamed up with Baltimore rapper Spank Rock to release Spank Rock and Benny Blanco Are... "Bangers & Cash", a collaborative EP that gained industry attention.

2008: Writing and Production of Circus

In 2008, Benny Blanco co-wrote and co-produced Britney Spears' "Circus" with Dr. Luke and Claude Kelly.

2008: Mentored by Dr. Luke

In 2008, Benny Blanco was mentored by Dr. Luke and signed to his production company, Kasz Money Productions, subsequently receiving credits on various productions with Luke until the mid-2010s.

2009: "Circus" as a Top-Selling Song

In 2009, "Circus" was one of the top 10 best-selling songs globally, with 5.5 million digital copies sold that year.

2011: First Hits Without Dr. Luke

In 2011, Benny Blanco wrote and produced his first charting hits without Dr. Luke, including Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger" and Gym Class Heroes' "Stereo Hearts".

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2014: Founding of Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets

In 2014, Benny Blanco founded Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets as imprints of Interscope Records, signing artists such as Tory Lanez, Jessie Ware, and Cashmere Cat.

July 2016: Circus Sales Update

As of July 2016, "Circus" had sold over 3.2 million downloads in the United States, making it Britney Spears' second-best-selling digital song.

July 2018: Release of 'Eastside'

In July 2018, Benny Blanco released his debut single as a lead artist, "Eastside" (with Halsey and Khalid), which reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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December 7, 2018: Release of Friends Keep Secrets

On December 7, 2018, Benny Blanco's debut album Friends Keep Secrets was released.

January 2019: Release of 'I Found You / Nilda's Story'

In January 2019, Benny Blanco released "I Found You / Nilda's Story" with Calvin Harris and Miguel in conjunction with the launch of The While They Wait Fund to benefit asylum seekers.

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February 2019: Release of 'I Can't Get Enough'

In February 2019, Benny Blanco released "I Can't Get Enough" with Tainy, Selena Gomez, and J Balvin.

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August 30, 2019: Release of 'Graduation'

On August 30, 2019, Benny Blanco released a song with Juice Wrld called "Graduation", their second collaboration after "Roses".

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October 2020: Release of "Lonely" with Justin Bieber

In October 2020, Benny Blanco released his first artist collaboration with Justin Bieber titled "Lonely".

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December 2020: Release of "Real Shit" with Juice Wrld

In December 2020, Benny Blanco released the single "Real Shit" with Juice Wrld.

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March 2021: Release of "Unlearn" with Gracie Abrams

In March 2021, Benny Blanco released the single "Unlearn" with Gracie Abrams.

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March 26, 2021: Release and Certification of Friends Keep Secrets 2

On March 26, 2021, the deluxe version of Benny Blanco's album, Friends Keep Secrets 2, was released and certified RIAA platinum on the same day.

August 5, 2022: Release of "Bad Decisions"

On August 5, 2022, Benny Blanco released his collaboration with BTS members Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, as well as Snoop Dogg, titled "Bad Decisions".

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December 16, 2023: Release of 'Lace It'

On December 16, 2023, the posthumous Juice Wrld song featuring Benny Blanco and Eminem, titled "Lace It", was released.

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October 17, 2024: Release and Chart Success of "Degenere"

On October 17, 2024, Benny Blanco released a collaboration with Myke Towers, the song "Degenere", which reached #1 on the Latin Pop Chart, Latin Airplay Chart, and Billboard's Latin Rhythm Chart.

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2024: Labels Become Defunct

As of 2024, Benny Blanco's labels, Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets, were defunct.

February 2025: Announcement of Collaborative Album

In February 2025, Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez announced a collaborative album, I Said I Love You First.

March 21, 2025: Release of "I Said I Love You First" Album

On March 21, 2025, the collaborative album "I Said I Love You First" by Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez was released, with "Scared of Loving You" being the first track released.

August 25, 2025: "Ojos Tristes" Reaches #1 on Latin Charts

On August 25, 2025, Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez collaboration with The Marías “Ojos Tristes” reached #1 on the overall Latin Chart, Latin Pop Chart and Urban Latin Chart.

October 2025: Departure from A&M Records

In October 2025, Benny Blanco left his position as general manager at A&M Records, an imprint of Interscope, and was replaced by Gregg Nadel.

2025: Collaboration with Netón Vega

In 2025, Benny Blanco released a collaboration with Netón Vega titled "Perro Fiel".

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