{{Short description|Australian singer (born 2002)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Infobox musical artist | honorific_prefix = | name = Eddie Benjamin | image = | image_upright = | image_size = | landscape = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank --> | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Eddie George Hendrix Benjamin | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2002|01|15}} | birth_place = Sydney, Australia | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date first) --> | death_place = | genre = {{hlist|Pop|pop rock|R&B|soul|electropop|alt-pop|alternative}} | occupation = Singer-songwriter, producer | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|piano|guitar|bass guitar<ref name="FFLAUNTFF">{{cite web |last1=Ju |first1=Shirley |title=Eddie Benjamin / Your Favorite Artist's Favorite Artist |url=https://flaunt.com/content/eddie-benjamin-your-favorite-artists-favorite-artist |website=Flaunt |date=28 October 2020}}</ref>}} | years_active = 2015-present | label = {{hlist|Epic|Vol. 1}} | associated_acts = | website = {{URL|https://www.eddiebenjaminmusic.com/}} }} '''Eddie Benjamin''' is an Australian singer-songwriter and music producer based in Los Angeles, California. He has written and produced for artists such as Meghan Trainor, Earth Wind & Fire, and Shawn Mendes while also touring with Justin Bieber in 2022. He released his debut EP ''Emotional'' in 2021.
== Biography == Benjamin was born and raised in Australia.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vega |first1=Isabella |title=Eddie Benjamin |url=https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2021/04/music/eps-eddie-benjamin/ |website=Euphoria |date=2 April 2021}}</ref> While attending Rose Bay Secondary College in Sydney, he met Tash Wolf and Indy Linzbichler with whom he would form the group Haze Trio. The group toured Australia and won competitions, including the statewide talent search for YouthRock 2016.<ref name="DtelegraphD">{{cite web |last1=Hansen |first1=Nick |title=Bondi blues and rock band Haze Trio win second major award ahead of Save Bondi Pavilion concert |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/city-east/bondi-blues-and-rock-band-haze-trio-win-second-major-award-ahead-of-save-pavilion-concert/news-story/7b3a698be5c213a26af665fc2f85b6a4 |website=the Daily Telegraph |date=3 June 2016}}</ref> In 2019, Benjamin moved to Los Angeles, California, where he wrote and produced for artists such as Meghan Trainor and Earth, Wind & Fire.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} He also worked with Justin Bieber,<ref name="FFLAUNTFF"/> whom he met through a mutual friend, later appearing in the artist's 2021 documentary.<ref name="GQBIEBER">{{cite news |last1=Campbell |first1=Amy |title=Meet Eddie Benjamin, the Justin Bieber protégé out to change our view of pop music |url=https://www.gq.com.au/entertainment/music/eddie-benjamin-interview/image-gallery/4d37308f070249c7848980adc7a0a6fe |publisher=GQ |date=11 October 2021}}</ref> In 2020 he released his debut single "Fuck My Friends", which he co-produced with Dan Gleyzer.<ref>{{cite web |title=2021's Most Exciting New Artist Eddie Benjamin arrives with debut EP 'Emotional' |url=https://www.msn.com/en-ph/entertainment/entertainmentnews/2021s-most-exciting-new-artist-eddie-benjamin-arrives-with-debut-ep-emotional/ar-BB1foY4d |website=MSN |date=4 July 2021}}</ref> He followed this with his debut EP ''Emotional'' in 2021<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tauer |first1=Kristen |title=Eyes On: Eddie Benjamin Releases Debut EP 'Emotional' |url=https://wwd.com/eye/people/eddie-benjamin-releases-debut-ep-emotional-1234792136/ |publisher=WWD |date=2 April 2021}}</ref> and toured with Justin Bieber on the 2022 Justice World Tour.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jadah |first1=Tyler |title=Justin Bieber announces opening acts for his 2022 world tour |url=https://dailyhive.com/montreal/justin-bieber-justice-world-tour-opening-acts |publisher=Listed |date=18 November 2021}}</ref> He also co-wrote and produced the 2021 Shawn Mendes single "It'll Be Okay", which peaked at No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under Hot 100.<ref name="bill"/> In June 2022, Maura Johnston, writing in ''Time'', listed Benjamin's song "Weatherman" as one of "The Best Songs of 2022 So Far".<ref>Johnston, Maura. [https://time.com/6184074/best-songs-2022-so-far ""The Best Songs of 2022 So Far"], ''Time'', 3 June 2022</ref> The song was later included on his second EP of the same name, released in June 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heidt |first=Dustin |date=June 9, 2023 |title=Eddie Benjamin drops his glowing new 'Weatherman' EP |url=https://variancemagazine.com/sounds/14123-eddie-benjamin-new-weatherman-ep |access-date=June 9, 2023 |website=Variance Magazine}}</ref>
On August 1, Benjamin released the official music video for Driving.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indie-sound.com/2025/08/09/eddie-benjamin-hits-the-road-and-the-heartstrings-with-new-single-driving/|work=Indie Sound|title=Eddie Benjamin Hits the Road and the Heartstrings With New Single "Driving" |date=9 August 2025 }}</ref>
On October 9, Benjamin released the music video for Home.
== Personal life == Benjamin is the son of musician Huey Benjamin and choreographer Narelle Benjamin. He has a sister, Marlo, who is a dancer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Choreographer Narelle and musician Huey Benjamin are partners in life and dance – and their daughter, Marlo, is also a dancer. |url=https://www.danceaustralia.com.au/artists/sneak-peek-being-the-benjamins |website=Dance Australia |date=18 February 2019}}</ref> From 2019 to early 2023, he dated actress and dancer Maddie Ziegler.<ref>Bowenbank, Starr. [https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a32629408/maddie-ziegler-boyfriend-eddie-benjamin-relationship-timeline "An Official Timeline of Maddie Ziegler and Eddie Benjamin’s Adorable Relationship"], ''Cosmopolitan'', 22 May 2020, accessed 14 September 2020; Sia. [https://www.instagram.com/p/ByoqGJ3AaBY Maddie Zielgler and Eddie Benjamin], Instagram, 12 June 2019, accessed 14 September 2020</ref><ref>Wynne, Kelly. [https://people.com/tv/maddie-ziegler-musician-eddie-benjamin-split "Maddie Ziegler and Musician Boyfriend Eddie Benjamin Split"], ''People'', February 24, 2023</ref>
== Discography ==
=== Extended plays === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" style="width:12em;" | Title ! scope="col" style="width:18em;" | EP details |- ! scope="row" | ''Emotional'' | * Released: 2 April 2021 * Label: Epic, Vol 1 * Format: Streaming, digital download |- ! scope="row" | ''Weatherman'' | * Released: 9 June 2023 * Label: Epic, Vol 1 * Format: Streaming, digital download |}
=== Singles === {|class="wikitable" ! width="33"|Year ! width="215"| Song ! width="180"| Album |- |align="center" rowspan="2"|2020 |"Fuck My Friends" |{{non-album single}} |- |"Diamond Eyes"<br />(featuring Sia) |''Emotional'' EP |- |align="center" rowspan="2"|2021 |"Running Away From Home" |{{non-album single}} |- |"Speechless" |''Emotional'' EP |- | rowspan="2" align="center" |2022 |"Weatherman" | rowspan="4" | ''Weatherman'' EP |- |"Only You" (with Alessia Cara) |- | rowspan="2" align="center" |2023 |"All for Nothing"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://preludepress.com/news/2023/02/10/eddie-benjamin-all-for-nothing/|title=Eddie Benjamin Shares New Single, "All For Nothing"|website=Prelude press|date=10 February 2023|access-date=11 February 2023}}</ref> |- |"Stargirl" |- | rowspan="5" align="center" |2025 |"Maniac"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Video-Eddie-Benjamin-Releases-New-Single-and-Music-Video-Maniac-20250131|title=Video: Eddie Benjamin Releases New Single and Music Video 'Maniac' |website=Broadway World|date=January 31, 2025|access-date=February 2, 2025}}</ref> |{{tba}} |- |"Run!" |{{tba}} |- |"Driving"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://earmilk.com/2025/08/01/eddie-benjamin-finds-his-lane-with-the-uplifting-and-soulful-driving-music-video/|title=Eddie Benjamin finds his lane with the uplifting and soulful "Driving" [Music Video] |website=Ear Milk|date=1 August 2025|access-date=2 August 2025}}</ref> |{{tba}} |- |"Home" (with Shawn Mendes)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.noise11.com/news/eddie-benjamin-shawn-mendes-home-20251011|title=Eddie Benjamin and Shawn Mendes Find Solace and Simplicity on "Home" |website=noise11|date=10 October 2025|access-date=12 October 2025}}</ref> |{{tba}} |- |"Kiss Me"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.antimusic.com/p/25/p1213eddie_benjamin_shares_new_single_kiss_me.shtml|title= Eddie Benjamin Shares New Single Kiss Me|website= Anti Music|date=12 December 2025|access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref> |{{tba}} |- |}
=== Writing and production discography === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Artist ! scope="col" width=65 |Writer ! scope="col" width=65 |Producer ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- ! rowspan="4" scope="row"|2020 |"Silent Night" | rowspan="4" |Meghan Trainor |{{No}} |{{Yes}} |Also contributed background vocals. |- |"Holidays" (featuring Earth, Wind & Fire) |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} |Also contributed guitar and background vocals. |- | "Funk" | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | |- | "Here To Stay" | {{yes}} | {{no}} | |- ! scope="row" | 2021 | "It'll Be Okay" |Shawn Mendes | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Also contributed bass. Peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.<ref name="bill">{{cite magazine |title=Shawn Mendes chart history |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/shawn-mendes/chart-history/hbu/ |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" |2022 |''From a Birds Eye View'' |Cordae |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} |Peaked at number 13 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and charted in multiple other countries like UK, Canada and Australia.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2022-01-29|title=Billboard 200: Week of January 29, 2022|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=January 25, 2022}}</ref> |- |"Five Star Hotels" |Raye |{{Yes}} |{{No}} |- ! scope="row"|2023 | "What the Hell Are We Dying For?" | Shawn Mendes |{{Yes}} |{{No}} | Also contributed bass and guitar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/299076244/credits|title=Shawn Mendes / What the Hell Are We Dying For? / Credits|date=9 June 2023 |publisher=Tidal|access-date=June 9, 2023}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"|2025 | "All I Can Take" | Justin Bieber |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} | |- ! scope="row"|2025 | "Swag" | Justin Bieber |{{No}} |{{No}} | (co-credited with Bieber and Cash Cobain) |- ! scope="row"|2025 | ""Too Long" | Justin Bieber |{{Yes}} |{{Yes}} | |- |}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [https://www.eddiebenjaminmusic.com/ Official website]
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