Benny Blanco
Benny Blanco is an American record producer, songwriter, and musician whose birth name is Benjamin Joseph Levin.
Benny Blanco (born Benjamin Joseph Levin on March 8, 1988) is an American record producer, songwriter, and musician known for co-writing and producing many major pop hits. He has collaborated with artists including Rihanna, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez, and has released solo albums as a lead artist.
Early life and background
Benjamin Joseph Levin was born on March 8, 1988, in Reston, Virginia. He is professionally known as Benny Blanco, stylized in lowercase.
Career
Blanco built a career as a producer and songwriter in pop music, collaborating with many major artists. He also became a lead artist and released his own albums.
Selected songwriting and production credits
His credited songs include "Diamonds", "California Gurls", "Teenage Dream", "TiK ToK", "Dynamite", "Moves Like Jagger", "Payphone", "Same Old Love", "Love Yourself", and "Señorita". These credits reflect his work across multiple high-profile pop releases.
Personal life
Public sources from 2025 state that Blanco married Selena Gomez after earlier reporting on their engagement and relationship. Earlier sources may still describe the pair as dating or engaged, so the status depends on source date.
Key facts
- Benny Blanco was born on March 8, 1988, in Reston, Virginia.
- He has co-written and produced hit songs for artists such as Rihanna, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Taio Cruz, Kesha, and Justin Bieber.
- He has released albums as a lead artist, including Friends Keep Secrets (2018), Friends Keep Secrets 2 (2021), and I Said I Love You First (2025).
- Sources from 2025 state he is married to Selena Gomez.
Benny Blanco is relevant to Canadian readers through his collaborations with internationally popular pop artists and songs that have been widely consumed in Canada.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_BlancoSupports: Full name, birth date, stage name, nationality, and general biography.
- Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benny-BlancoSupports: Identity as an American record producer and songwriter; collaborations; albums; relationship with Selena Gomez.
- Songwriters Hall of Fame — https://www.songhall.org/profiles/benny-blancoSupports: Major songwriting credits including Diamonds, California Gurls, Teenage Dream, Moves Like Jagger, Payphone, and other hit singles.
- Harper's Bazaar — https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a64310670/benny-blanco-pop-hits-songwriter-explained/Supports: Selected production and songwriting credits such as Circus, TiK ToK, Dynamite, California Gurls, Teenage Dream, Diamonds, Don't, and Happier.
- Radio Times — https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/benny-blanco-every-song-written-explained/Supports: Dating history with Selena Gomez and additional song credits including California Gurls, Payphone, Diamonds, Dynamite, Señorita, and Eastside.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4251296/Supports: Birth date and later relationship status reported in source.