Name: City Pop
Brand: Benny Sings

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Catalogue number

LP-STH-2403

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-02-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

659457240318

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Benny Sings

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Stones Throw

Benny Sings is a Dutch singer, songwriter, and producer. Born in Dordrecht, The Netherlands in 1977, he has had a diverse musical career. Starting with his first band 'The Loveboat' in high school, Benny went on to study sonology at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. In 1999, he joined the hip-hop group 'Outlines' as their bassist under the stage name Benny Sings. That same year, he formed another group called 'We'll Make It Right' with fellow musician Bart Suèr and also collaborated with artist Wouter Hamel. Since 2003, Benny has been pursuing his successful solo career.
Throughout his journey as an artist, Benny Sings has honed his skills and developed a unique sound that blends elements of pop, soul, and jazz. His music showcases catchy melodies combined with heartfelt lyrics that resonate with listeners worldwide.
With numerous albums under his belt and collaborations with various artists throughout the years, Benny continues to captivate audiences with his smooth vocals and infectious grooves. Whether performing live or producing music in the studio, he consistently delivers exceptional artistry that leaves a lasting impression on all who encounter it.

Benny Sings's City Pop is his sixth album and first for Stones Throw. A sum of Benny's real-life observations and insights on love, held together by his soft rock-inspired songwriting, jazz instrumentation, leading piano and distinctive vocal. The album was inspired by and written in cities all over the world, including New York, LA, Tokyo, Paris and Benny’s hometown of Amsterdam. The album celebrates collaboration, with Mayer Hawthorne, Cornelius, Sukimaswitch (the “Japanese Steely Dan”), Mocky and Faberyayo among the featured artists.

City Pop

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