History of Benny Blanco in Timeline
Benny Blanco, born Benjamin Joseph Levin, is a highly successful American record producer, songwriter, record executive, and author. His achievements include the 2013 Hal David Starlight Award and five BMI Songwriter of the Year Awards. Blanco also secured the 2017 iHeartRadio Producer of the Year Award and has been nominated for 11 Grammy Awards, highlighting his significant impact on the music industry.
March 8, 1988: Benny Blanco's Birth
On March 8, 1988, Benjamin Joseph Levin, known as Benny Blanco, was born.
1994: Early Musical Influences
In 1994, at the age of six, Nas's "The World Is Yours" and All-4-One's "I Swear" on cassette tapes heavily influenced Benny Blanco's early musical productions.
2007: "Bangers & Cash" EP Release
In 2007, Benny Blanco collaborated with Spank Rock to release the EP "Bangers & Cash", which gained industry attention.
2008: Writing and Producing "Circus" for Britney Spears
In 2008, Benny Blanco co-wrote and produced Britney Spears' song "Circus," which became a major hit.
2008: Early Career with Dr. Luke
Starting in 2008, Benny Blanco was mentored by Dr. Luke and credited on various productions with him through the mid-2010s.
2009: "Circus" Success
In 2009, "Circus" was one of the top 10 best-selling songs of the year globally.
2011: First Hits Without Dr. Luke
In 2011, Benny Blanco wrote and produced his first charting hits without Dr. Luke, including "Moves Like Jagger" and "Stereo Hearts".
June 13, 2013: Hal David Starlight Award Presentation
On June 13, 2013, Benny Blanco received the Hal David Starlight Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony.
2013: Hal David Starlight Award
In 2013, Benny Blanco received the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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 like Tory Lanez and Jessie Ware.
July 2016: "Circus" Sales Update
As of July 2016, Britney Spears' "Circus", which Benny Blanco co-wrote and produced, had sold over 3.2 million downloads in the United States.
2017: Producer of the Year at iHeartRadio Music Awards
In 2017, Benny Blanco was named Producer of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
2017: iHeartRadio Producer of the Year Award
In 2017, Benny Blanco won the iHeartRadio Producer of the Year Award.
July 2018: "Eastside" Release
In July 2018, Benny Blanco released his debut single, "Eastside" with Halsey and Khalid, which topped charts in multiple countries.
July 2018: Release of "Eastside"
In July 2018, Benny Blanco released his debut single, "Eastside," featuring Halsey and Khalid, which became a major hit.
December 7, 2018: "Friends Keep Secrets" Album Release
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, Calvin Harris and Miguel released "I Found You / Nilda's Story" in support of The While They Wait Fund for asylum seekers.
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.
August 30, 2019: Release of "Graduation"
On August 30, 2019, Benny Blanco released "Graduation" with Juice Wrld.
March 9, 2020: Premiere of "Matty and Benny Eat Out America"
On March 9, 2020, Benny Blanco and Matty Matheson debuted their cooking show, "Matty and Benny Eat Out America," on Blanco's YouTube channel.
April 16, 2020: TV Debut on "Dave"
On April 16, 2020, Benny Blanco made his TV debut on the FXX series "Dave" with Lil Dicky.
October 2020: Release of "Lonely" with Justin Bieber
In October 2020, Benny Blanco released "Lonely," a collaboration with Justin Bieber.
December 2020: Release of "Real Shit" with Juice Wrld
In December 2020, Benny Blanco released "Real Shit" with Juice Wrld.
March 2021: Release of "Unlearn" with Gracie Abrams
In March 2021, Benny Blanco released "Unlearn" with Gracie Abrams.
March 2021: "Friends Keep Secrets 2" Release and Certification
In March 2021, Benny Blanco released the deluxe edition of his debut album, "Friends Keep Secrets 2", coinciding with the original album receiving platinum certification from the RIAA.
March 26, 2021: "Friends Keep Secrets 2" Deluxe Release and Certification
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.
March 31, 2021: Debut of "Stupid F*cking Cooking Show"
On March 31, 2021, Benny Blanco and Matty Matheson debuted a new cooking show called "Stupid F*cking Cooking Show" on Blanco's YouTube channel.
August 5, 2022: Release of "Bad Decisions" with BTS and Snoop Dogg
On August 5, 2022, Benny Blanco released "Bad Decisions" in collaboration with BTS members (Jin, Jimin, V, Jungkook) and Snoop Dogg.
June 2023: Relationship with Selena Gomez
Benny Blanco began a relationship with Selena Gomez in June 2023.
December 16, 2023: Release of "Lace It" with Juice Wrld and Eminem
On December 16, 2023, the posthumous Juice Wrld song "Lace It," featuring Benny Blanco and Eminem, was released.
April 30, 2024: "Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends" Publication
On April 30, 2024, Benny Blanco's first book, "Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends", co-authored with Jess Damuck, was published and became a bestseller.
December 11, 2024: Engagement Announcement
On December 11, 2024, Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez announced their engagement.
2024: A&M Records Relaunch
In 2024, after Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets became defunct, Interscope relaunched a new A&M Records label operated by Benny Blanco.
February 2025: Album Announcement with Selena Gomez
In February 2025, Benny Blanco and fiancé Selena Gomez announced a collaborative album, "I Said I Love You First."
March 21, 2025: "I Said I Love You First" Album Release
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez's collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, is set for release on March 21, 2025.
