Benny Blanco Explained

Benny Blanco
Birth Name:Benjamin Joseph Levin
Birth Date:8 March 1988
Birth Place:Reston, Virginia, U.S.
Discography:Benny Blanco production discography
Genre:Pop[1]
Years Active:2007–present

Benjamin Joseph Levin (born March 8, 1988), known professionally as Benny Blanco (stylized in all lowercase), is an American record producer, songwriter, and record executive. He is the recipient of the 2013 Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[2] He also won the BMI Songwriter of the Year Award five non-consecutive times, and won the 2017 iHeartRadio Producer of the Year Award.

Levin was initially mentored by songwriter and producer Dr. Luke, who signed Levin to his production company Kasz Money Productions. Under his tutelage, Levin co-produced and co-wrote a multitude of hit singles in the late 2000s and thereafter. Levin's work has led to sales of over 500 million album-equivalent units worldwide for artists including Ed Sheeran, BTS, Justin Bieber, Halsey, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera, Kesha, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Sia, The Weeknd, Kanye West, Avicii, Selena Gomez, Adam Lambert, Charlie Puth, Keith Urban, OneRepublic, Wiz Khalifa, J Balvin, Kali Uchis, Juice Wrld and SZA.

In July 2018, Levin released his debut single as a lead artist, "Eastside" (with Halsey and Khalid).[3] The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100—marking his 27th top-ten song as a writer, a sum which includes seven number one singles on the chart—while peaking the charts in four countries, and reaching the top ten in several others.[4] It was followed by the singles "I Found You" (with Calvin Harris), "Better to Lie" (with Jesse and Swae Lee), "Roses" (with Brendon Urie and Juice Wrld), and "Graduation" (with Juice Wrld). His debut studio album, Friends Keep Secrets was released in December of that year to modest success.[5] A deluxe issue of the album was released in March 2021, a date which coincided with the original receiving platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[6]

Levin has founded two labels as imprints of Interscope Records—Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets—in 2014, through both of which he has signed artists including Tory Lanez, Jessie Ware, and Cashmere Cat, among others.[7]

Life and career

Career beginnings

Blanco, who is a native of Northern Virginia,[8] began producing hip-hop instrumentals in his bedroom and recording his own vocals on top of them. His first serious exposure to music came in 1994, when he was six years old with Nas's "The World Is Yours" and All-4-One's "I Swear" on cassette tapes, which influenced his early productions.[9] [10] After early experiments with beat making and recording himself on his boombox, Blanco's rapping earned the attention of The Source and executives at Columbia Records. He attended Camp Airy for many years of his childhood in Thurmont, Maryland, where he would routinely perform and host a radio show under the name "Ebba Ebba".

Blanco eventually secured an apprenticeship with producer Disco D after multiple trips to New York City from his home in Virginia to meet with labels and producers.[10]

2007–present

Blanco was mentored for several years by songwriter and producer Dr. Luke, who signed Blanco to his production company Kasz Money Productions.[11] While under Dr. Luke's tutelage, Blanco co-produced and co-wrote many songs, including hits such as Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream", Kesha's "TiK ToK", and Taio Cruz's "Dynamite".

In 2008, he took part in writing and producing Britney Spears' "Circus" (with Dr. Luke, and Claude Kelly). The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on American pop radio and is her second-best-selling digital song in the United States, having sold over 3.2 million downloads as of July 2016.[12] On a global scale, "Circus" was one of the top 10 best-selling songs of 2009 with 5.5 million digital copies sold that year across the world, according to the IFPI.[13]

In 2011, Blanco wrote and produced his first charting hits without Dr. Luke, among them Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger", Gym Class Heroes' "Stereo Hearts" and 3OH!3's "Don't Trust Me". The same year, Blanco went on to work on Maroon 5's Platinum-selling album Overexposed and its lead single "Payphone" featuring Wiz Khalifa.[14]

On June 13, 2013, Blanco was presented with the Hal David Starlight Award at the 44th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony, an honor awarded to young artists who have already made an impression on the music industry.[15] In his acceptance speech, he joked, "They picked the wrong person, I'm in a room with people I should probably be serving food to."[16]

In the years since, Blanco has amassed 29 total number-one songs and is recognized for his achievements with artists including BTS, Gracie Abrams, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Lana Del Rey, Miguel, Halsey, and Camila Cabello.

Blanco was named Producer of the Year at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards.[17]

Artist projects

In 2007, Blanco teamed up with Baltimore rappers Spank Rock to release Spank Rock and Benny Blanco Are...Bangers & Cash, a collaborative EP for both artists based on 2 Live Crew samples that caught the attention of many in the industry and sparked connections to future collaborators Amanda Blank and Santigold. The EP received acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and more.

In July 2018, Blanco released his debut song as a standalone solo artist, "Eastside" featuring Halsey and Khalid, on his own label Friends Keep Secrets with Interscope Records. The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, and was also a global success, topping the charts in New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, and peaking within the top ten of the charts in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, Denmark, and Norway.[18] Later in 2018, he released his second, third, and fourth singles: "I Found You" with Calvin Harris, "Better to Lie" with Jesse and Swae Lee, and "Roses" with Juice Wrld featuring Brendon Urie, respectively.[19] His debut album Friends Keep Secrets was released on December 7, 2018.[20]

In January 2019, Blanco released "I Found You / Nilda's Story" with Calvin Harris and Miguel in conjunction with the launch of The While They Wait Fund to benefit asylum seekers in the United States, an initiative by Brooklyn Defender Services, Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services and American Civil Liberties Union.[21] [22] The song debuted with a video directed by Jake Schreier highlighting the story of one Honduran woman, Nilda, and her two-year-old son Keyden.[23]

In February 2019, Blanco released "I Can't Get Enough" with Tainy, Selena Gomez, and J Balvin. On August 30, 2019, Blanco released a song with Juice Wrld called "Graduation", their second collaboration after "Roses".[24]

In October 2020, Blanco released his first artist collaboration with Justin Bieber titled "Lonely".[25] The second and third singles ("Real Shit" with Juice Wrld[26] and "Unlearn" with Gracie Abrams[27]) followed in December 2020 and March 2021, respectively.

A deluxe version of his album Friends Keep Secrets 2 was released on March 26, 2021, and was certified RIAA platinum on the day of release.[6]

On August 5, 2022, Blanco released his first artist collaboration with BTS members Jin, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook as well as Snoop Dogg titled "Bad Decisions".

On December 16, 2023, Juice Wrld released "Lace It" with Eminem and Blanco.

Media

On March 9, 2020, Blanco and acclaimed chef Matty Matheson debuted a new collaborative cooking show, Matty and Benny Eat Out America, on Blanco's YouTube channel. The first episode featured a behind-the-scenes visit to fellow YouTuber Kenny Beats's show The Cave where Blanco teaches Matheson to rap. Additional episodes included Lil Dicky, Mason Ramsey, Diplo, Laird Hamilton and more.[28]

On April 16, 2020, Blanco made his TV debut playing a fictionalized version of himself on the first and second seasons of the FXX series Dave with Lil Dicky.[29]

On March 31, 2021, Blanco and chef Matty Matheson debuted a new cooking show on Blanco's YouTube channel, called Stupid F*cking Cooking Show.

Books

Blanco's first book, OPEN WIDE: A Cookbook for Friends,[30] was published on April 30, 2024 by Dey Street Books/Harper Collins. Co-authored with Jess Damuck, OPEN WIDE debuted on best seller lists from The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and USA TODAY, sitting on The New York Times list for two weeks at publication. The book is a guide to entertaining and features benny's own recipes as well as dishes and advice from friends including Matty Matheson, Lil Dicky, Mike Solomonov, Mario Carbone, Eric André and more.

Record labels

In 2014, Blanco founded two imprint labels under Interscope, Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets. The former label includes the following artists, many of whom were initially signed with the former, which served as its predecessor.[31] [32]

Personal life

Blanco has been in a relationship with Selena Gomez since July 2023.[39] [40]

Discography

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[48]
AUS
[49]
CAN
[50]
DEN
[51]
GER
[52]
IRE
NOR
NZ
[53]
SWE
[54]
UK
[55]
"Eastside"
(with Halsey and Khalid)
20189 2 6 2 15 1 3 1 7 1 Friends Keep Secrets
"I Found You"
54 95 24 86 29
  • BPI: Silver
"Better to Lie"
88
"Roses"
85 58 81 38
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum
  • BPI: Silver
  • MC: Platinum
"I Found You / Nilda's Story"
2019rowspan="2"
"I Can't Get Enough"
66 43 33 53 20 53 42
  • RIAA: Gold
  • MC: Platinum
"Graduation"
90 56 88
  • RIAA: Platinum
  • BPI: Silver
Friends Keep Secrets 2
"Lonely"
202012 11 1 4 9 7 3 12 15 17
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[64]
  • BPI: Gold
  • BVMI: Gold
  • GLF: Platinum
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum[65]
  • IFPI NOR: 2× Platinum
  • MC: 2× Platinum
Justice and Friends Keep Secrets 2
"Real Shit"
72 52 52 57 75Friends Keep Secrets 2
"You"
[66]
202155 62 77 38
"Unlearn"
[67]
"Bad Decisions"
202210 31
[68]
31 89 63
[69]
53
  • RIAA: Gold
"Lace It"
202385 55 95The Party Never Ends
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Songwriting and production discography

See main article: Benny Blanco production discography.

Blanco has written and produced songs for artists including Ed Sheeran ("Don't" and "Castle on the Hill"), Justin Bieber ("Love Yourself"), Major Lazer ("Cold Water"), Maroon 5 ("Moves Like Jagger", "Payphone", "Maps", "Animals", "Don't Wanna Know"), Katy Perry ("Teenage Dream", "California Gurls"), Rihanna ("Diamonds"), Kesha ("TiK ToK"), Taio Cruz ("Dynamite"), Wiz Khalifa ("Work Hard, Play Hard"), Gym Class Heroes ("Stereo Hearts"), Lil Dicky ("Freaky Friday"), Tory Lanez ("Luv").[70]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearNominee(s)/work(s)CategoryResult
BMI Awards2011benny blancoPop Songwriter of the Year
2012
"Moves like Jagger" Song of the Year
benny blancoR&B/ Hip Hop Songwriter of the Year
benny blancoPop Songwriter of the Year
2013benny blancoUrban Songwriter of the Year[71]
2014Pop Songwriter of the Year
2024benny blancoPresidents Award
Clio Awards2019"I Found You / Nilda's Story" Music Videos[72]
Direction
Golden Globe Awards2017"Faith" Best Original Song
Grammy Awards2011Teenage DreamAlbum of the Year[73]
2013"Heart Attack"Best R&B Song
2015xAlbum of the Year
2017Purpose
"Love Yourself"Song of the Year
"Luv"Best R&B Song
Benny BlancoProducer of the Year, Non-Classical
2018"Issues"Song of the Year
2022"Lonely"Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)Album of the Year
iHeartRadio Music Awards2017"Love Yourself" Best Lyrics[74]
Benny BlancoProducer of the Year
2018[75]
iHeartRadio Titanium Award2019"Eastside" (with Khalid & Halsey)1 Billion Total Audience Spins on iHeartRadio Stations
Ivor Novello Awards2018"Castle on the Hill" PRS for Most Performed Work[76]
Songwriters Hall of Fame2013Benny BlancoHal David Starlight Award[77]
Spotify Secret Genius Awards2018Secret Genius: Pop[78]

Filmography

YearTitleRole
2020DaveActor and Producer
2021Himself [79]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Benny Blanco Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More. AllMusic. December 9, 2021. December 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209122928/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-blanco-mn0000791294. live.
  2. Web site: Hal David Starlight Award Winner: Benny Blanco. Songhall.org. July 8, 2017. July 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180713172642/https://www.songhall.org/awards/winner/benny_blanco. live.
  3. Web site: Producer Benny Blanco Teases New Track Featuring Halsey & Khalid. Billboard.com. July 11, 2018. July 11, 2018. July 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180718081213/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8465034/benny-blanco-khalid-halsey-unreleased-song. live.
  4. Post Malone & Swae Lee's 'Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)' Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. January 14, 2019. January 17, 2019. August 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190831081908/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8493336/post-malone-swae-lee-sunflower-hot-100-number-one. live.
  5. Calvin Harris Sings and Benny Blanco Gets Help From Friends in 'I Found You': Watch. Billboard. November 9, 2018. November 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181103115815/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8482911/calvin-harris-benny-blancos-i-found-you. live.
  6. Web site: Gold & Platinum . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180212231947/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/ . February 12, 2018 . March 31, 2021 . RIAA.
  7. Web site: Universal Music Group Artists, Distributed Labels Draw Numerous Grammy Nominations.... UniversalMusic.com. December 7, 2016. July 8, 2017. March 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190331065542/https://www.universalmusic.com/universal-music-group-artists-and-distributed-labels-draw-numerous-nominations-spanning-rap-pop-country-and-jazz/. live.
  8. Web site: Reston Native Benny Blanco Wins Grammy For Work on Rihanna Album . McVeigh . Alex . patch.com . January 26, 2014 . May 30, 2015 . October 2, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151002060026/http://patch.com/virginia/reston/reston-native-benny-blanco-wins-grammy-for-work-on-rihanna-album . live .
  9. News: Benny Blanco Talks Being Inspired By Nas, Working With Wiz Khalifa and Advice to Producers. July 23, 2012. Vibe. October 2, 2018. October 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181003014119/https://www.vibe.com/2012/07/benny-blanco-talks-being-inspired-nas-working-wiz-khalifa-and-advice-producers/. live.
  10. News: Virginia native becomes an in-demand producer at 22. Jason. Lipschutz. May 10, 2010. Reuters.com. July 8, 2017. October 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171019003506/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-blanco-idUSTRE64E08D20100515. live.
  11. News: Only 24, and at Home in the Top 10. The New York Times. McKinley. James Jr.. January 4, 2013. July 8, 2017. January 6, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180106065326/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/06/arts/music/benny-blanco-hit-maker-for-rihanna-and-maroon-5.html. live.
  12. Ask Billboard: Britney Spears' Career Sales & How Big a Hit Will 'Make Me' Be?. Trust. Gary. Billboard. July 17, 2016. July 17, 2016. March 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190331043017/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7439077/ask-billboard-britney-spears-career-sales-how-big-a-hit-will. live.
  13. Web site: Digital Music Sales Around The World. January 21, 2010. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. 10. December 15, 2010. February 22, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222025232/http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/DMR2010.pdf. dead.
  14. Web site: Benny Blanco's Six-Step Plan for Becoming Superproducer at 23. Barshad. Amos. October 12, 2011. Grantland.com. July 8, 2017. July 31, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170731194702/http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/benny-blancos-six-step-plan-for-becoming-superproducer-at-23/. live.
  15. Web site: Hal David Starlight Award. Songhall.org. July 8, 2017. August 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190813060314/https://www.songhall.org/awards/view/hal_david_starlight_award. live.
  16. News: Sting, Billy Joel, Smokey Robinson Perform As Legends Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame. Associated Press. June 14, 2013. Billboard.com. July 8, 2017. September 22, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160922185703/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1566951/sting-billy-joel-smokey-robinson-perform-as-legends-inducted-into-songwriters. live.
  17. Web site: Here's The Complete List Of #iHeartAwards Winners. Thorpe. Isha. iHeartRadio.com. March 5, 2017. March 6, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170306024924/https://www.iheart.com/news/heres-the-complete-list-of-iheartawards-15616268/. March 6, 2017. dead.
  18. Hear Benny Blanco, Halsey, Khalid Team for Bittersweet 'Eastside'. Rolling Stone. July 12, 2018. July 17, 2018. July 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180718001431/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/benny-blanco-halsey-khalid-eastside-new-song-698891/. live.
  19. Calvin Harris Sings and Benny Blanco Gets Help From Friends in 'I Found You': Watch. Billboard. November 18, 2018. November 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181103115815/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8482911/calvin-harris-benny-blancos-i-found-you. live.
  20. News: How Benny Blanco Became the Most Popular Oddball in Pop Music. The New York Times. July 18, 2018. July 18, 2018. July 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180718093413/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/18/arts/music/benny-blanco-interview.html. live.
  21. Benny Blanco & Miguel's Powerful 'I Found You' Video Gives Refugee Fight a Face: Watch. Billboard. January 4, 2019. January 28, 2019. February 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190203085809/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8492273/benny-blanco-miguel-i-found-you-refugees. live.
  22. Miguel, Benny Blanco Take Aim at Immigration Policy in New 'I Found You' Video. Rolling Stone. January 4, 2019. January 28, 2019. January 29, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190129010925/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/miguel-benny-blanco-i-found-you-video-775233/. live.
  23. Benny Blanco & Miguel's Powerful 'I Found You' Video Gives Refugee Fight a Face: Watch. Billboard. January 4, 2019. January 28, 2019. February 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190203085809/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8492273/benny-blanco-miguel-i-found-you-refugees. live.
  24. Web site: Benny Blanco and Juice WRLD Drop Cameo-Stacked "Graduation" Video. Complex. March 10, 2020. September 14, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190914054501/https://www.complex.com/music/2019/09/benny-blanco-juice-wrld-graduation-video. live.
  25. Hissong. Samantha. October 15, 2020. Justin Bieber's New Song Drops Friday, But You Can Hear It on Snapchat a Day Before. October 16, 2020. Rolling Stone. October 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015123249/https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/news/justin-bieber-teases-new-song-lonely-snapchat-sounds-1075473/. live.
  26. Kreps. Daniel. December 2, 2020. Hear Juice WRLD and Benny Blanco's Unreleased Song 'Real Shit'. March 31, 2021. Rolling Stone. March 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210325133927/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/juice-wrld-benny-blanco-real-shit-1097816/. live.
  27. Web site: Amorosi. A. D.. March 19, 2021. Hitmaker of the Month: Benny Blanco on Working With Justin Bieber and Juice WRLD and His Own New Album. March 31, 2021. Variety. March 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210325223818/https://variety.com/2021/music/news/benny-blanco-hitmaker-month-friends-keep-secrets-justin-bieber-1234933109/. live.
  28. Web site: The Worlds Greatest Food Show Matty and Benny Eat Out America Trailer. https://web.archive.org/web/20200616173704/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_kURhHCqhQ. June 16, 2020. March 3, 2020. YouTube.
  29. Web site: Kranich . Briana . Lil Dicky's DAVE: 10 Famous Celebrities Who Appeared In Season 1 . ScreenRant . February 5, 2022 . May 11, 2020 . April 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220415040859/https://screenrant.com/lil-dicky-dave-famous-celebrities-cameos-season-one-justin-bieber-kardashian/ . live .
  30. Web site: travisr . 2024-05-15 . Superstar Songwriter, Record Producer, and Author benny blanco Makes His Stern Show Debut . 2024-05-31 . Howard Stern . en-US.
  31. School Boy/Giant Little Man/Mad Love/Interscope Records Sign U.K. Newcomers Rixton. School Boy/Giant Little Man/Mad Love/Interscope Records. prnewswire.com. April 26, 2017. December 30, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141230170730/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/school-boygiant-little-manmad-loveinterscope-records-sign-uk-newcomers-rixton-248523691.html. live.
  32. Web site: Tory Lanez Premieres "Say It," Announces Deal With Benny Blanco. March 5, 2014. thefader.com. April 26, 2017. May 27, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170527091743/http://www.thefader.com/2015/07/31/tory-lanez-say-it-premiere. live.
  33. News: Tory Lanez Premieres 'Say It,' Announces Deal With Benny Blanco. The Fader. September 28, 2018. September 29, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180929000248/https://www.thefader.com/2015/07/31/tory-lanez-say-it-premiere. live.
  34. News: Awkward romance: Cashmere Cat pulls back the curtain on working with LuckyMe and Ludacris – FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music.. February 3, 2014. FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music.. September 28, 2018. September 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180928201158/http://www.factmag.com/2014/02/03/awkward-romance-cashmere-cat-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-working-with-luckyme-and-ludacris/. live.
  35. Benny Blanco Extends Deal With Interscope Geffen A&M. Billboard. September 28, 2018. September 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180928214215/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7980849/benny-blanco-interscope-geffen-am. live.
  36. News: 6 dogs is the new hook god. The FADER. September 28, 2018. September 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180928201012/https://www.thefader.com/2018/04/24/6-dogs-best-song-lyrics. live.
  37. News: Ryn Weaver's 'The Fool' Is Deeply Personal Indie Pop. June 12, 2015. September 28, 2018. September 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180928200916/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/14/arts/music/ryn-weavers-the-fool-is-deeply-personal-indie-pop.html. live.
  38. News: Jessie Ware and producer Benny Blanco discuss the making of her new album 'Tough Love' in new video (watch). BrooklynVegan. September 28, 2018. September 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180928200939/http://www.brooklynvegan.com/jessie-ware-and/. live.
  39. Selena Gomez Shares 'Healthy' Relationship Must-Haves Amid Benny Blanco Romance . Dailey . Hannah . Billboard . December 22, 2023 . December 24, 2023 . December 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231223170342/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/selena-gomez-healthy-relationship-benny-blanco-romance-1235564254/ . live .
  40. Web site: IANS . 2024-02-14 . Selena Gomez shares loved up pictures with boyfriend Benny Blanco . 2024-02-14 . The Statesman . en.
  41. Benny Blanco Chart History: Billboard 200. Billboard. December 18, 2018. November 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211118031537/https://www.billboard.com/artist/benny-blanco/chart-history/tlp/. live.
  42. Web site: Skegss score first ARIA #1 album with Rehearsal. Australian Recording Industry Association. April 2, 2021. April 2, 2021. June 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220610115006/https://www.aria.com.au/charts/news/skegss-score-first-aria-1-album-with-rehearsal. live.
  43. Benny Blanco Chart History: Canadian Albums. Billboard. December 18, 2018. November 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117224506/https://www.billboard.com/artist/benny-blanco/chart-history/cna/. live.
  44. Web site: Discography Benny Blanco. irish-charts.com. January 4, 2019. January 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190103210916/http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Benny+Blanco. live.
  45. Web site: Benny Blanco – Chart History: Norway Chart History. norwegiancharts.com. October 17, 2018. October 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181017082234/https://norwegiancharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Benny+Blanco. live.
  46. United States. Benny Blanco. July 20, 2022.
  47. Web site: FRIENDS KEEP SECRETS 2 by benny blanco. Apple Music. March 25, 2021. April 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210420132638/https://music.apple.com/nz/album/friends-keep-secrets-2/1559600876. live.
  48. Benny Blanco – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. December 27, 2023. December 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231216202809/https://www.billboard.com/artist/benny-blanco/chart-history/hsi/. live.
  49. Peaks in Australia:
    • All except noted: Web site: Discography Benny Blanco. australian-charts.com. August 25, 2018. August 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180825144642/https://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Benny+Blanco. live.
    • "I Found You": Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #501. auspOp. December 1, 2018. December 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181201180817/https://www.auspop.com.au/2018/12/aria-chart-watch-501/. December 1, 2018. dead.
    • "Real Shit": The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 14 December 2020. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1606. 4. December 14, 2020.
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