DMV Artist Benji Elohim Talks Music and More
Benji Elohim, a DMV-based artist described by her friends as “humorous, diligent, and zealous”. Benji was born in Baltimore.
Benji Elohim, a DMV-based artist described by her friends as “humorous, diligent, and zealous”. Benji was born in Baltimore. She was raised between DC and PG with a few years in SC. Benji grew up listening to a tremendous range of artists such as Nicki Minaj, Carrie Underwood, Lil Wayne, Ace Hood, and Tye Tribbett. Since a child poetry was an escape from a challenging reality for Benji. This is why Benji makes music to not just process the downpour but also to dance in the sun. During the past year, Benji partnered with Fairhill Studios as a recording engineer while also being a self-taught producer. Music was always a passion of Benji’s yet she did not evolve into a serious independent artist until she dropped “Dark Side” in 2022. She has been rocking the mic at Golf Lounge with DJ Telopath and some other venues throughout the city over the year while uploading some of those performances on her YouTube Channel. “I’m the Malak chosen by Elohim,” she says. “ My music is the delivery.” Check out out our interview with Benji below.
Introduce yourself to our readers, let them know your name and where you’re from
Benji Elohim , DMV ,
Why did you start to do music?
Always was passionate in words. Words of Affirmation is my love language. I found love in it from poetry & it just became even more therapeutic
I love expressing my feelings and my thoughts on the track. Especially when you can feel the production before you even say a word.
When did you know that it was actually going to be your career?
The beginning of 2022. I was always passionate about my music but didn’t start taking it serious until last year.
If you could get advice from any artist in the industry, who would it be and why?
Larussell , he provided for everyone around him without compromising himself and beliefs.
What or who influences your music?
My sister was and still is a big part of my music. I’ll say my emotions at the time. It may sound cliché but music is therapeutic to my heart. Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Queen Latifah , Lil Durk , 50 cent
Has anyone helped you or guided you in getting your foot in the industry?
NLB Honcho for sure. He taught me most of the ins and outs of the business side of things. My uncle Chris he so blunt with his feedback but it made me better ultimately. Ben Durdy for Fairhill studios ! That really put like a battery in my back to go all in for myself.
What’s the name of your current project or upcoming project?
Dropping a single with Jay Ruthless called “Hey Twin” & a EP called “2wo of me”
Tell our readers what to look out for next from you?
More artist collaborations, More Shows, & More Videos dropping.
What differentiates you from other artists?
My creativity has no box, I push myself to learn everything about my craft & my passion, challenges don’t discourage me the assure me that bigger coming.
What do you hope to get out of your involvement in the music industry?
I mainly want my music to help other process on a global level. I want my music to be for others what It is for me, therapy.
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🔥🔥🔥🔥 let’s mf go Benji #nlb4life💪🏿💪🏿
This right here is one of the most talented people I’ve came across. The energy, the realness the rawness and relatable nature is what you feel when you press play!
Well said.. Keep putting everything into your music & your music will put everything back into you & everyone around you…. I’m anticipating this EP now🙀 keep going up😇
One of the most talented artist I listened too word play go crazy and the bars stay interesting and creative.
I have watched you grow into an amazing young woman. Seeing you step out into the world with your message has been an amazing journey. You continue to pave the way for the youth with your message of love/unity through music. Continue to shine bright and remember….Take up space, sis!
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