Richie Benson— a 24-year-old Ngerian artist, songwriter and sound engineer who hails from Anambra but was born and raised in Kaduna state is no new name to the music scene. He started his musical journey during his secondary school years at British Nigerian Academy, Abuja, where he made his first ever single under the moniker ‘Pilate’.

He then took a 5-year sabbatical choosing to improve his sound, hone his craft and create a unique independent imprint ’Island Boy’. He moved to the United States to further his studies where he released a return track ‘Stay’ featuring his college roommate Theblackboyjohn under his current moniker ‘Richie Benson’.

He also has experience performing on some of the biggest stages; having performed at the AFRIMMA annual awards of 2018 held in Dallas Texas, opening for superstar acts during tour like Wizkid, Davido & Yemi Alade and performing a set at the capital block party concert held in Abuja, FCT.

Richie Benson gas just made a solid reentry into the scene with his latest offering and debut project, a track list that boasts of10 singles which have already garnered millions of streams across all digital platforms.

This project exemplifies his artistic growth and versatility over the years, as he distinctively marries the existing rhythms of the growing Afrobeats sound and the new sound of its onions Afropop. Track after track, RB’s gritty vocals bring an entirely different vibe to the party, mixing in some calm melodic notes with some energetic, off-the-wall bars that only himself could pull off with such ease.

Being RD’s first longform and most multifaceted release yet, he makes a case for his validity as one to watch out for. He notes that he will continue to build upon and grow from the many singles he has dropped thus far which have propelled him to the point he is at now in terms of listenership. At ten tracks we hear quite a bit of flexing and flashiness from RD that leave you feeling ambitious, stylish and lustful while painting a portrait of success, love and the many sides that follow.

Listen to Richie Benson’s ‘Benzo’ on any streaming platforms here: https://theplug.ffm.to/richie-benson-benzo