Benjai biography

About Benjai

Soca artist Benjai has made an impact with his career making significant contributions to the sound of soca. He has been making hugely popular hits consistently over the years and that trademark ‘Benjai sound’ has influenced the music of a number of successful young artistes and musicians.

Born Rodney Le Blanc in the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Benjai comes from the eastern community of Arima, which boasts a rich tradition of music and was the birthplace of legendary musical icons such as the calypsonian the Lord Kitchener and broadcaster Holly Betaudier who is credited with playing a major in keeping traditional parang music (Spanish Christmas songs) alive over the last four decades.

In the early years of his career Benjai participated in soundclashes alongside other youth who would gather in Arima and other parts of the island to lyrically spar against each other.

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