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“The feedback has been fantastic, the song is getting airplay in Costa Rica, Panama, and Germany. The song is also popping up on all the mixtapes, it’s a great look, ” the artiste whose real name is Lorenzo Gayle, said. The single is also supported by a video which has racked up 34,000 views since its release.
It was released on all digital platforms in early April via indie label Chase Mills Records. The US-based deejay has had a rough couple of months as he was briefly detained by cops on a wounding charge in his native New Jersey. “It’s been a difficult couple of months, they hacked my IG page, I got into some minor scrapes with the law but those things are behind me.
I am firmly focused on a major push for the summer with ‘Dial Up’ and another song, ‘My Zone’ which will drop in May,” he shared. Born in the United States, El Benzo grew up in New Jersey where he attended Bloomfield Tech. He returned to Jamaica during the summer holidays and fell in love with the island’s vibrant music and culture.
After graduating high school, he attended trade school where he studied business management/entrepreneurship. However, music remained his first love. Fresh out of high school, he started out with a group, experimenting with music and releasing singles for fun.
He was influenced by rappers Young Dolph, Lil Wayne, as well as dancehall legend Vybz Kartel and roots rock legend Beres Hammond. Fast forward, years later, El Benzo has now dedicated his life to his craft. He plans to release an EP later this year and producers have started to send beats his way.
“My future plans are to never stop. Everyday I’m thinking of ways to become a better artist and embrace my purpose, I am going to keep dropping these bangers,” he said..
