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Im Not Scared Of Failure, Im Scared Of Failing To Try!!! - Benzino - IF YOUR INTO THE ENTERTAINMENT

About Me

Benzino has been in and around the music industry since the tender age of 16.Benzino gained a degree in Commercial Music at the University Of Westminster In London where he Majored in Music Business and minored in Music Production in 2000.As part of the Sony Street Team from 1997-2000 Benzino worked and promoted numerous successful projects. Including Destiny’s Child’s first album, Mariah Carey’s Rainbow album, Maxwells multi platinum album, Nas and John B to name just a few. Benzino’s greatest achievement during this period was his involvement of Destiny’s Childs multi-platinum second album “The Writtings On The Wall” which took the group into the mainstream and earned them a grammy as well as hosting their London leaving party and hosting Lauren Hills concert after party.In 1999 Benzino was made a Talent Scout at Sanctuary and was quickly promoted to A&R.2000 Benzino come up with the concept for “The One” a monthly club night that went on to become the biggest R&B clubnight in London. The night was frequented by such industry heavyweights as Kevin Lilles (VP Warner Music Group) and hosted the Eminem Up in Smoke Tour Launch Party.2001 Benzino set up a further club night “Café Latte” which catered to a professional city crowd. This night became popular and drew in music artists such as Def Jam recording artists 112 and BMG recording artists Joe.In 2002 Benzino began to independantly develop artists that were in pursuit of a recording contract.In 2004 Benzino was approached by the “Urban Music Seminar” to help plan and coordinate their annual event. The 2004 Urban Music Seminar was the biggest thus far drawing a crowd of over 15,000 young people and co hosted by Damon Dash and Rocafella Records it also had its highest profile to date. This same Year Wynter was approached by Coast music to coordinate its forthcomming projects and to establish an artist developoment programme for the label. Wynter’s work with Rhian Benson has lead to her winning a MOBO at the recent 2005 MOBO awards, as well as awards at the 2004 UMA’s and a Welsh Music Award. His work with Louise Setara has lead to her securing a licencing deal through Coast music as a Bluenote/EMI priority for 2006.Now in 2007 Benzino is onto the next challenge. He is currently consulting for Origins Media a company that create unique marketing opportunities for new, unsigned and established artists as well as giving young people that want to enter the industry the advice they need to succeed. Stay tuned for what comes next

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Jesus, Tupac and Halle Berry and now that chick that was in De Ja Vu she is straight banging.... but on the real anyone that is interested in doing business,and networking with a view to business in the future or that can provide inteligent conversation.

Music:

anything with a good melody and hook

Movies:

All of the Star Wars films, Love Jones and Superman 2 (Kneel before Zod!! lol)

Television:

Nip Tuck, CSI (All Of Them), Match Of The Day, Anything Music Related or things that make me think.THE HEAT by Origins Media - below is a snippet

Books:

Anything by paulo Coehlo, Toni Morrison, rich dad poor dad, and Make It happen by Kevin Lilles, about to start reading the tipping point. and of course we always have a copy of the bible to hand.

Heroes:

Loads, My Mum, Tupac, Jesus, Puffy, Biggie, Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, La Reid, Kevin Lyles, Russel Simmons, Lyor Cohen, Oprah, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, John Coltrane, Huey P Newton, Malcolm X, Paulo Cohelo, Shakespere, MJ, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Dorothy Dandridge, Denzel Washington, Clive Davis, and many many more

My Blog

WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM - GO THERE IF YOUR AN ARTIST

PEOPLE IF YOU DO NOTHING ELSE IN YOUR LIFE GO TO HTTP://WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM   FOR ALL OF YOUR MUSIC NEEDS, BE IT HOW TO BE FUNDED, FIND PLUGGERS, GETTING TO KNOW THE INDUSTRY BETTER, OR JUST FOR T...
Posted by BENZINO - WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:12:00 PST

A NOTE TO ALL SINGERS WHO ASK ......

Hiya I get asked by loads of vocalistson myspace to check out their page and to let them no what I think of their songs. There really is a lot of talent here on myspace, people with good voices and s...
Posted by BENZINO - WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:29:00 PST

UK MUSIC VIDEO SHOW: AUDIENCE 1.6 MILLION WANTS YOUR VIDEOS

  Hey, A new street music video show has launched and I am looking for videos to appear on these shows. We are looking for material to feature in the rest of the series. Anyone who wishes ...
Posted by BENZINO - WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:56:00 PST

ARTISTS & Models Check this out

Hey Check out origins media they are dedicated to helping new and unsigned artists and creating marketting opportunities. They are in my top friends list or you can copy and paste this url: http://www...
Posted by BENZINO - WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:18:00 PST

SOMETIMES

SOMETIMES Sometimes the sun shines But Its not nice weather. Sometimes the rain falls And makes you feel better. Your watch might working, But the timing aint right And you live in the moment Of a clo...
Posted by BENZINO - WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 02:10:00 PST

IF LOVE WAS....

IF LOVE WAS&&   If love was a raindrop Then I'd rain everyday If love was music Just for you I would play   If love was a teardrop Then cry for you I would If love was just OK I would make y...
Posted by BENZINO - WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:46:00 PST

WHEN WE TALK

WHEN WE TALK   I felt so alone, 'till I met you. Like a bride with no groom. Like mike singin' R.Kellys tune. My heart empty like a room.   Rusty and worn the box to my heart is chained and ...
Posted by BENZINO - WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 11:13:00 PST

The Flight

THE FLIGHT   I saw a blue sky form On a field of clouds.   I saw the sun shine bright But you were on the ground.   I saw a rainbow in colour no longer shades of black.   Maybe it'...
Posted by BENZINO - WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 09:53:00 PST

BUTTERFLIES -Jesus Christ

BUTTERFLIES Dedicated to Jesus Christ   You give me butterflies; Your love lifts me high. I almost believe in my heart I can fly. Now I feel Weightless, at ease and at peace. No burden to bear f...
Posted by BENZINO - WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 09:36:00 PST

FOREVER

FOREVER   Forever; Knowing I will see you again. Knowing your wishing the same. Taking on the same last name, As we stand at the altar And vows are exchanged. In a breathless moment, Both saying ...
Posted by BENZINO - WWW.ORIGINSMAG.COM on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 08:58:00 PST