Alec Benjamin Is Alive

ORIGIN
Alec Benjamin is an American pop music singer and songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to vocals, he plays both the guitar and piano. His discography includes the album These Two Windows (2020), and the mixtapes America (2013), and Narrated for You (2018). Benjamin is currently signed to the labels Warner/Chappell Music and Atlantic Records. He worked with Columbia Records from 2014 to 2016. Benjamin was born on May 28, 1994, in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended the University of Southern California.

CAREER
Benjamin began his recording career in 2013. He draws influence for rapper Eminem and singer/songwriter Paul Simon. His debut EP, Mixtape 1: America, was released in April 2013 by White Rope Music. It contains 4 tracks: “America”, “Together We Fall”, “I Won’t Forget You” and “Crazy.” Benjamin’s breakout single “Paper Crown” was released in 2014. He recorded the track from his dorm room at USC. The supporting music video has been north of 4.3+ million times on YouTube. It was directed by Benjamin and Chase Klyn. The animation was done by Alan Hung.

Benjamin co-wrote the song “New York Soul, Pt. 2” for Jon Bellion’s debut album The Human Condition (2016). Between 2016 and 2017, he had success with tracks like “End of the Summer”, “The Water Fountain” and “I Built a Friend.” The latter was featured on a May 2017 episode of NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Benjamin started off 2018 on a high note with “Let Me Down Slowly.” The single performed exceptionally well, racking up millions of plays on streaming platforms. It was certified Gold by Music Canada. The supporting music video commanded 16+ million views on YouTube. It was directed by Matt Swinsky.

Narrated for You, Benjamin’s second project, arrived in November 2018. It produced additional singles “The Boy In The Bubble”, “If We Have Each Other” and “Outrunning Karma.” Narrated for You peaked at #20 on the Top Heatseekers chart. It charted at #15 on the Norwegian VG-lista. Alec’s debut studio album, These Two Windows, was released in May 2020 by Warner Music. It produced the singles “Must Have Been the Wind”, “Jesus in LA” and “Mind Is a Prison” among others.

PERSONAL
Alec Benjamin’s height is 5ft 11in. He refers to himself as a narrator and storyteller. This was made clear with the release of Narrated for You (2018). Benjamin’s net worth is estimated at $3 million. His income sources include music sales, tours/shows, Spotify, and YouTube. He also sells shirts, hoodies, and hats via his official website. Benjamin has 11+ million monthly listeners on Spotify and 170K+ followers on SoundCloud. He has 3.8+ million YouTube subscribers and 915+ million video views. His Instagram boasts 1.5+ million followers. You can also find him on Twitter and Facebook.

Alec Benjamin Bio, Net Worth, Height