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King Benj-I, Music Creator writer recording artist & performer started his musical journey in Kingston, Jamaica. By his early twenties, King Benj-I had become a well respected recording artist Worldwide. In his early years he worked with well known producers such as: Henry'Junjo'Laws, Jo Jo, Whittey and bands such as Revolution, Roots Radics, High Times & Black Culture. Recorded for Legendary recording studios in Jamaica, Channel One & Harry J. King Benj-I started his own recording label “Solid Rock” in JA with Raymond Smith that produced his first Classic hit single “Crazy Lover”. A personal friend of Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, John Holt, Tinga Stuart, Latty Guzang, Errol Dunkley, Josey Wales, Papa Toyan, Lee Van Cliff, Israel Vibration, Dennis Brown, Sanchez, Bunny Maloney, Teddy Brown, Val (Bass) Douglas, Johnny Bull, Sister Carol, The Cables, The Melodians, Sugar Minott, Derick Hinds, Tony Greene, Frankie Paul, and Denroy Morgan, Reggae Giants whom he grew up and worked with. His works and successes have earned him the right to be among the Reggae Greats. In ‘84, King Benj-I left Jamaica for the United States, to conduct a world tour starting in the US for his hit single “Crazy Lover” with Roots Radics Band, where they played several states. His outlook on life and his concern about derogatory lyrics, influence progressive people as they give him Nuff respect. His message, style and charisma is original. as he takes his music to higher heights. Read article in the Reggae Report from 1995-1999, and his review in Dub Missive earned him the title “A New King Has Been Crowned" 1998 & 1999 issues, Beat Magazine 2000 & 2001 issues, Jamaica Star, April 2002 issue.. Home News Tribune Sept. 2004 issue.. Caribbean Life, May 2006 issue.. The Cover of IView Magazine April 2008 issue.. He has also had star billing with R & B Legends Ray, Goodman & Brown. First Reggae Artist to headline along with Positive Power Band, Rock & Rolls best, NJ’s own Bruce Springsteen at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park NJ. King went on to release albums such as Reggae Girl, Outrage and Racial Profiling. His new works are ready for release. albums: Musical Revelation. His remarkable stlye and upbeat rhythm differentiate him from many others as he rides on any rhythm. He has shown remarkable flexibility with a unique sound on many rhythm tracks.
Producer
King Benj-I worked with:
Raymond Smith, Henry'Junjo'Laws Jojo from Channel 1 Studio, Earl "Chinna" Smith from High Time, Whittey
For information contact: Tronic 1 Records Entertainment, LLc. Tel: 732 324-1191 732-325-3117 E-mail: Tronic1Records@yahoo.com E-mail: T1R@ReggaeMall.com
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