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Beenzino

Beenzino is a South Korean rapper, half of Jazzyfact and co-founder of IAB Studio, whose solo records include 24:26, 12 and NOWITZKI.

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Overview

Real name: Lim Sung-bin (임성빈)
Born: September 12, 1987
From: South Korea
Music: Rapper; Jazzyfact with producer Shimmy Twice
Solo breakthrough: 24:26 (2012)
Creative work: Co-founder of IAB Studio
Label: Beasts And Natives Alike (BANA)

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How it started.

Before his solo records, Beenzino built a name through the underground scene and guest appearances. His early recordings caught Simon Dominic’s attention, and he also found a musical partner in producer Shimmy Twice. Together they became Jazzyfact.

Finding his own voice.

His first solo EP, 24:26, arrived in July 2012 with songs including “Nike Shoes,” “Boogie On & On” and “Aqua Man.” The studio album 12 followed in 2016. Alongside music, he co-founded IAB Studio, bringing his interest in art into design and streetwear.

Life becomes the record.

After joining BANA in 2021, he released NOWITZKI in July 2023. In an interview, he described it as drawing on his experiences from before his 2017 military enlistment through 2022. The album won Album of the Year and Best Rap & Hip-hop Album at the 2024 Korean Music Awards.

Creditschronological, newest first

Solo releases

2023NOWITZKIRapper and co-producer
201612Solo artist
201224:26Solo artist

Collaborations

2021Counting Stars · BE’OFeatured rapper and co-lyricist
2014Born Hater · Epik HighFeatured rapper

Awards

Quotes

As always, the main theme is life itself.Beenzino, HIPHOPLE interview, quoted by SBS Star

Discussing NOWITZKI in July 2023 and how years of everyday experiences became the album.

Trivia

His stage name combines the “bin” in his birth name with the name of American rapper Benzino.
He studied sculpture at Seoul National University.
He considered naming NOWITZKI “Stefanie” after his wife before deciding it would put too much attention on her.