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benjiman
Hip Hop / Rock / Christian Rap

Spreading Kingdom Realities In Perilous Times



LEBANON, OREGON
United States

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Member Since4/9/2005
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Inspired by Christian rock pioneers Petra and dcTalk, rap artist Benjiman found a passion for reaching people through music. Benjiman began his career performing around his small hometown of Lacomb, Oregon. Then, one day he received a call to rap for a little-known band named Callbox, who later changed their name to Kutless. Benjiman rapped on the group's first album on a song called "Pride Away." Rapping on that song led to further collaborations with Kutless and Falling Up, and then eventually to Benjiman's own contract with BEC Recordings in 2004. Benjiman's first solo release, Activate, climbed the Radio & Records charts with the hit singles "Trace of Love" and "Activate." The album paved the way for several nationwide tours and a myriad of festival performances. Benjiman continues his career with the label Save the City Records and his sophomore release "S.K.R.I.P.T (Spreading Kingdom Realities in Perilous Times)". Benjiman packs some power with a who's who collaboration: Brandon Bee, Shawn McDonald, Paul Wright, Jeff Frankenstein (Newsboys), Josh Shroy (Falling Up), Sam Mathews (Bryan Duncan, Kevin Thornton) and many more. Benjiman also brought in American Idol's legendary mastering engineer Steve Hall to give more "bounce to the ounce!" Get those subwoofers ready! Benjiman amps up his classic blend of story-oriented rap/rock with a new infusion of vocal chops provided by his great team of friends.




Although there's no denying that Benjiman easily falls into the "rap" category, there's something else to his music that makes it go beyond that simple classification. Unlike "straight up" rap acts in Christian music today, Benjiman serves up a highly creative compound of melody, rap, guitars, and funk. Benjiman takes an R&B foundation, adds "rapcore" elements, and infuses it with everyday-life stories that transports the music outside a purely rap audience. In his freshman album, Benjiman delivered a blend of Linkin Park with a Rick Rubin/Run D.M.C. rap/rock style. In his new sophomore release "S.K.R.I.P.T" (Spreading Kingdom in Perilous Times), Benjiman pleases his old fans yet reaches out to new ones in tracks like the single "Back Home" (produced by Paul Wright). Benjiman's "ability-to-deliver" is through his lyrics that relate to life in the real world. In the song "Back Home," Benjiman's lyrical trademark is shown as he tells a story of losing a job, and how we can be consoled by seeing how our own hardships do not compare to Christ's suffering. In songs like "Stones" (with special guest Shawn McDonald), Benjiman combines folk and funk to a vision he saw describing how God works in our lives. Instead of sticking to mechanical beats, Benjiman's new album takes advantage of the r&b/gospel drumming talent of Sam Mathews (Bryan Duncan) on songs like "Stones" and "System" to add a fresh funky feel. Producer Brandon Bee also brings his guitar virtuosity to the project, turning the blowtorch up on songs like "Our Spot" and "Smokescreen." To top it all off, Benjiman also brought in American Idol's legendary mastering engineer Steve Hall (AI, Madonna, Earth Wind & Fire) to give more "bounce to the ounce!" If there's a lyric that could sum up Benjiman, it comes from the song "Our Spot" in which he declares, "I'm not street, not hood. I roll up countryside straight-up out the woods." Not being part of the current rap orthodoxy provides Benjiman new fans and blazes a trail through the musical forest. As one reviewer decided, "There's a little bit of something to appeal to any taste, so this is a worthwhile buy for both rock and rap fans. Benjiman is an unheralded name in the industry..."


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Influences
Matisyahu

Toby Mac

Linkin Park

Jamiroquai

Logan Martin

Innate

Thousand Foot Krutch

The Fray



Record LabelSave the city records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Mar 26 2010 6:00P
Church On The Hill McMinnville, Oregon
Mar 27 2010 7:00P
Grits W/Benjiman Portland, Oregon
Apr 25 2010 8:00P
Concert - Benjiman And Fireflight w/ Fireflight Klamath Falls, Oregon
Jun 26 2010 5:00P
Stand And Be Counted Festival Vacaville, California
Dec 31 2010 7:00P
YOUR CITY USA yours, Alabama

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DIADEM BRAND CLOTHING CO.

Diadem Brand



Dec 20 2009 10:22 PM

Hey man, I'm part of the group bring you to Klamath Falls for the Fireflight show. I can't wait, I saw you years ago here with my friend iNNATE (whom you know very well!). Stevo from CUF EVENTS hooked me up with your SKRIPT cd and it's definitely a new favorite. Our Spot is beyond dope! Beyond dope. For real. Anyways, see ya in April.

Take care,
Brian
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Dec 11 2009 5:54 AM

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FULL ARMOR CLOTHING



Nov 29 2009 6:08 AM


 

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Jimbo Rocko

Jimbo Rocko



Nov 26 2009 7:06 AM

Hey whats up!
happy Thanksgiving Eve! Ready for the chow fest? lol hit me back!


- Jimbo Rocko
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THEONECHOSEN&LADYCHRONICLE



Nov 25 2009 5:47 AM

WE JUST COMING THRU TO SHOW OUR MYSPACE FRIEND SOME LOVE!
Caleb and Sol

Caleb and Sol



Nov 10 2009 6:47 AM

Thanks for adding me as a friend. God bless ya today!

Caleb
Shermanator

Sonder Sherman



Oct 26 2009 5:26 AM

hey man I just wanted to say thanks for an awesome concert I loved it alot, God has blessed u with an amazing gift to deliver to the people of this world through your music it was very awesome I'll be praying for u alot with the shows and ministries u do to all these people God Bless
ChurchLook

ChurchLook



Oct 14 2009 4:00 PM

We want to genuinely thank you for adding ChurchLook. It's our hope that as we progress in this new ministry, we'll be able to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and promote those, specifically the Church, sharing that truth. We're praying for a revolution and awakening within the body in order to see a revival of the society. God Bless and stay committed to the one true God!
A Break for Sharp

A Break for Sharp



Oct 8 2009 5:37 PM

Hey, Thank you so much for adding us!
We really hope you enjoy the music! Theres more to come soon.

The Redneck Soldier {RSC}

 The Redneck Soldier {RSC}



Sep 28 2009 4:56 AM

thanks 4 the add
THE PEST!!!!

RAY-RAY RAY-RAY



Sep 18 2009 6:04 PM

yo man thanx for the add and u should check out one of my friends named REDCLOUD hes an artist like u a rapper
Holding Onto Hope (NEW DATES POSTED!)

Holding Onto Hope (NEW DATES POSTED!)



Sep 14 2009 3:24 AM

Welcome to the family.
We love you!
GURU SCREEN PRINTING

Guru Screen Printing



Sep 7 2009 6:06 PM

my business partner was!
Number13

Number13



Sep 1 2009 10:48 PM


Hi.Thanx for the request!!!
Greetings from Japan.
undergroundminis

undergroundminis



Sep 1 2009 10:48 PM

thanks for the support.yea,man my first real fan i ever met in person was a soldier,and he told me the page helped him pass the time in the persain  gulf,so i appreciate any feedback from soldiers n soldiers families.i also, had a friend michael scaefer killed in afghanistan,so i feel for those fuys,and will do all i could to make any of their lives easieer
Sharp (Brand New Website---REBELFIRM.COM)

Sharp (Brand New Website---REBELFIRM.COM)



Aug 19 2009 5:31 AM

Yeah man, I'm back home.



R.E.B.E.L.
Bill

Bill



Aug 10 2009 7:44 PM

new music sounds good keep it up man
Flatmonkey Bmx

Flatmonkey Bmx



Aug 10 2009 7:44 PM

Sweet bro...you know I am the biggest fan!  Flatmonkey Bmx rocks you every weekend!

God Bless;

Chris Ridener
Sharp (Brand New Website---REBELFIRM.COM)

Sharp (Brand New Website---REBELFIRM.COM)



Aug 6 2009 12:42 AM

Check out my 1st ever Vlog and hit me back with a comment. Much Love.




R.E.B.E.L.
John the Baptist Radio

John the Baptist Radio



Jul 30 2009 4:20 AM

What's good fam.  New episode is up!!  Feel free to come check it out when you get a chance.
Peace and God bless!
Suganuts

Suganuts



Jul 28 2009 5:24 AM

I would be honored if you could make it this evening next week. I will be dropping my 2nd album in 11 mths and offering you the best showing of local talent ever in the willamette valley.
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Jul 8 2009 1:25 AM

These new songs make me tear up... their beauty makes me want to hug the singer who inspires us all! ;)
Through The Storm (NEW SONGS UP)

Through The Storm (NEW SONGS UP)



Jun 24 2009 2:43 AM

Thank you for blessing us with your friendship. God bless you and your ministry.

In His grip,

Pat/TTS
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