Introduction:
2020 has been an excellent year for Benny Blanco. The record producer was the mastermind behind the hit “Eastside” which he collaborated with Khalid and Halsey and it’s been dominating the charts. Some may wonder how the songwriter and producer made his impressive net worth, and we are going to dive into some of his work and life to see how he got to where he is today.
Net Worth
Currently, Blanco’s net worth is sitting at $16 million. The artist has produced over $100 million in album sales throughout the globe. It helps that Blanco is a multi-talented artist that not only produces but also composes, writes, performs, and raps on top of everything else he has done.
Early Life
Born as Benjamin Levin, Blanco was born in Reston Virginia. He was born on March 8, 1988, and is 32 years old currently. From a young age, Blanco loved music and would experiment with different beats in his room. While in high school, he was scouted by Columbia Records and recruited by producer Disco D in New York. When Blanco wasn’t busy in school, he would learn the business behind the music.
Blanco’s first big hit came in 2007 with Spank Rock when they dropped the underground EP “Bangers & Cash”. The song was a hit, and it eventually launched his career as a record producer.
Career
Blanco has worked with notable people including Katy Perry, Kesha, Maroon 5, and Taio Cruz. He has produced at least 29 total number-one hits and was named Producer of the Year at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Blanco has also founded two labels under Interscope Record; Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets. Besides that, he worked on a cooking show with Matty Matheson called “Matty and Benny Eat Out America” on Blanco’s YouTube channel. The episodes show behind the scenes visits to other famous artist houses.
He also stars as himself on the FXX television series Dave. The artist has won or been nominated for notable awards including Grammy Awards, two iHeartRadio Awards, The Spotify Secret Genius Award, four BMI Awards, and a Golden Globe.
His House
Blanco decided that he wanted a new house and dropped some serious cash, around $9 million, to buy Tinder founder Sean Rad house. The house is set right above the Sunset Strip in L.A. and was initially built in the 1930s. The house is 5,589 square feet with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. It also contains a detached guest studio, and everything sits on a little over three acres of land.
Besides his L.A. home he owns a condo in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood which he bought in 2011 for $3.5 million, and he owns an oceanfront property along Malibu’s La Flores beach which he purchased in 2018 for $4.4 million.
Conclusion
Benny Blanco has made waves in the music industry. He is one of the masterminds behind some of today’s most popular music, and he may even be behind one of your favorite songs. It is no wonder how he obtained his net worth, and it seems like it will only grow from where it is at.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Benny Blanco have any family?
He was raised by a Jewish family that supported his musical career. Not a lot is known about his personal life since he keeps the information private.
What Songs has Benny Blanco written?
Some songs include Diamonds with Riohanna, Moves Like Jagger and Payphone by Maroon 5, Circus by Britney Spears, and Teenage Dream and California Gurls by Katy Perry.