Benjamin Blackbird is an independent and underground artist based out of Nairobi, Kenya. Blackbird resonates with fans and audiences alike through his vibrant energy and blunt approach to music, blending various genres such as Hip Hop, Rap, Rock, Grunge, Alternative, Trap and Trap Metal to create genres such as Dark trap, Emo Rap and Hard Rap.
Blackbird started music in late 2018 after watching a Lil Peep interview, where Peep said he used music as an outlet for his depression. Battling depression pretty much most of that year, it was a ray of hope for him as he too decided to do music as an outlet. Primarily focusing on self expression with emo and mellow sounds, the songs however he says were not that great. However it helped him get out of his depressive phase. It was exciting for him, he says, and began experimenting with different styles making music 'for himself'. In the process of experimentation, he came across Dark Trap as a genre and Hard music and recorded a song called 'Psychedelic Champion' and shared it among his close friends. They were mind blown by his rapping style and unique flow and encouraged him to continue making music. He then proceeded to pursue the genre further making more Dark Trap songs and what he calls Hard Rap. On June 13th 2020 he was ready to share with the world his first EP "BAND1T" meaning to 'make money of it'. Benjamin Blackbird is steadily garnering his fan base since the explosive release of his hit track 'DEMO 1' and is an artist to truly watch as a genre definer in the years to come.
Benjamin Blackbird started wearing masks in 2017 as a fashion accessory being very insecure about his public appearance. "It was a way to disappear," he says. Although he is more confident than ever at the time of publishing, he says it's something that will stick.
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Instagram : @benjamin_blackbird
Twitter : @ben_blackbird
Facebook : @officialblackbirdmusic
Email: benjaminryanblackbird@gmail.com