Alec Benjamin
Alec Benjamin is a singer-songwriter from Phoenix who turns everyday moments into story-led pop songs, from “Let Me Down Slowly” to the album 12 Notes.
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MusicOverview
- From
- Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Born
- May 28, 1994
- Work
- Singer, songwriter and musician
- Breakout
- “Let Me Down Slowly” (2018)
Mini bio
How it started.
Growing up in Phoenix, Alec taught himself guitar after singing at a summer camp talent show. He later moved to Los Angeles for college and left school after signing a record deal.
Finding his listeners.
After that deal ended, he played outside other artists’ concerts and handed out cards so listeners could find his music. In 2016, those parking lot performances helped him build an audience from the ground up.
The breakout.
His 2018 single “Let Me Down Slowly” became his breakthrough, followed by the mixtape Narrated for You. A duet version with Alessia Cara arrived in 2019.
More chapters.
These Two Windows followed in 2020, then (Un)Commentary in 2022 and 12 Notes in 2024. He describes himself as a narrator, a way to put the story at the centre of his songs and videos.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 202412 NotesRecording artist · Studio album
- 2022(Un)CommentaryRecording artist · Studio album
- 2020These Two WindowsRecording artist · Debut studio album
- 2019Let Me Down Slowly (feat. Alessia Cara)Lead artist · Duet with Alessia Cara
- 2018Narrated for YouRecording artist · Mixtape
Awards
Quotes
People can't enjoy your art if you don't show it to them.Alec Benjamin, Recording Academy
In a June 2019 interview, Alec encouraged new artists to share their work even when it feels unfinished.
Trivia
- He handed out cards printed at Staples while playing outside other artists’ concerts.
- Alessia Cara sent him a voice note of her verse for their duet before they met to film the video.
- His musical inspirations include Eminem, Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen and John Mayer.
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