Life has hit me very hard this year. It's felt like a constant stream of misfortune, and my mental health has absolutely taken a hit. I've channeled lots of this turmoil into music, but also have fought my demons in…

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Reed just dropped his newest album 'I, of the Storm', a dark and introspective journey through the inner-workings of his mind. Featuring production from CompKeyz, Heatmiser, AckRonem, Free City, Antonio…

Surprise! We just dropped a new video with no warning at all: "Wouldn't You Know It", a crazy verse on a bouncy Free City beat. This is the first release from the upcoming 'I, of the Storm' album.

Dropping out of the sky like a rogue satellite, Reed hits you with the two-fer: a brand new song and video produced by Shon Jarmon and shot by IllVision.

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Reed bounces all over this classic Timbaland beat, much in the same way Anthony Edwards bounces all over the court.

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Shot on location in South Minneapolis, about one block away from George Floyd Square, Reed relates the tragic events of 2020 and the feelings of hopelessness to a Western film. Filmed and edited by Jysa Films, this song is both…

Just dropped a long awaited joint called "Baggage Claim" right here at ReedBenji.com! 

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"Baggage Claim' is an introspective song about taking responsibility in dealing with your demons and trauma. You can try to put it off, but eventually…

Just released is Reed's newest body of work: '$OUTH $IDE SAPLING', an EP produced by local beatsmith piines bb.

$$S is a retrospective look at Reed's childhood and early adulthood from the window of his parents South Minneapolis…

The first video from 'RxB' has just dropped! Shot and Edited by Jysa Films at Mystery Box Studios, this simple stylistic video showcases the mixed emotions displayed on the record. Check it out now on YouTube!

Reed's 'RxB' EP was the culmination of a lifetime of R&B fandom. While best known as a rapper for most of his career, Reed was heavily influenced from a young age by R&B music. Growing up on Earth, Wind &amp…

An experimental immersive dive into Reed's favorite genre: R&B. Fusing his trademark lyricism with a melodic cadence, 'RxB' is a project in the vein of other rapping singers like Bryson Tiller, Jeremih and Drake. Featuring production from Reed regulars Free…

From Reed's EP 'Life & Death of the Human Heart' comes a video for one of his most personal tracks to date. "Spoiled" is the culmination of a 4-track story, expressing both gratitude and love for his partner, Natalie, while…

Originally released in August for Twin Cities producer Clout Lord's debut album "Under the Act", Reed has now released "In A Western" on all platforms as a single as well. If ever there was a timely Reed Benjamin record, this…

After a summer long hiatus, Reed Benjamin returns with a fitting message for all listening and watching: Brotherly Love. Featuring two of his closest friends and collaborators, FreshVs Sellers and Free City, this up-tempo jam delivers it's themes in a…

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Out of respect for the current Racial and Social Justice movements happening in our country, I will be holding off on releasing music for the summer. I was born and raised in South Minneapolis, less than one mile…

Check out this exclusive verse over Jay-Z's "Dead Presidents" for Minnesota media outlet MinniAux's #MinniAuxChallenge. 

This new video from Reed's "Sixteen" EP just dropped to celebrate today's national holiday! For all our 4/20 enthusiasts, this smooth jam showcasess three stellar verses from Reed, RAW Toon and Svanoe over a silky Free City produced beat that…

The final EP in Reed's '4x4 Series' is the April installment "Sixteen". His most feature-heavy EP of the series, Reed drops crazy 16's on a variety of subjects including:

• The up-tempo opener "Devices" featuring long-time collaborators FreshVs Sellers and Free…

Reed has just released his new video "Legacy", from his March EP "Heirlooms". Dedicated to his late uncle Peter Schimke, Reed raps about his shifting perspective on success, relationships, and what their true value is in his life. Shot and…

Reed has dropped his 3rd EP in the 4x4 series, titled "Heirlooms". The theme is family, discussing fatherhood, loss, estrangement and heritage. LISTEN HERE!

The Official Music Video for Reed's song "Frostbitten" with FreshVs Sellers and Svanoe is OUT NOW! Watch it HERE!

February is upon us, and with it comes Reed's newest EP in the 4x4 series "Life & Death of the Human Heart". On this project, Reed puts the listener in the front seat on a journey of the heart. It's…

February is officially upon us! Reed Benjamin just dropped his first song of the month, a midtempo ode to foreplay and staying warm in the winter. This begins a month long dive into all things romance, from heartbreak to new…

Reed has released the video for "Winterblue", the flagship song on Blue Winter. Shot on-location at majestic Lake Harriet in South Minneapolis on a ten-degree day, the song has true winter vibes.

The wintertime eminates a beautiful yet sinister…