Benji B

Benjamin Benstead, known professionally as Benji B, is a British DJ, radio presenter, and record producer. A longtime BBC Radio producer and presenter, he has presented a weekly show on BBC Radio 1 since 2010 that highlights an eclectic mix of hip-hop, R&B, and electronica. In 2018, he was appointed music director of Louis Vuitton by Virgil Abloh, having previously consulted for Kanye West and fashion brands like Celine.

Early life Benjamin Benstead was born in London to a composer and former dance teacher. He was raised between North London and South London, and attended the Hendon School until he was sixteen. He completed his A-Levels while working at Kiss FM on the weekends. As a child, he played saxophone and was in a gamelan ensemble, before becoming interested in DJ culture through pirate radio. In September 2010, Benji B began presenting on Radio 1, taking over the 1am–3am slot Wednesday nights / Thursday mornings previously inhabited by Mary Anne Hobbs; later, his show Deviation began simulcasting to 1xtra and the BBC Asian Network. He also previously presented a weekly radio show called of the same name on Couleur 3, a national Swiss radio station. Deviation began a hiatus in 2017-2018. Benji B is a credited producer on a handful of tracks by other artists including Jessie Ware.

Benji B has a well-documented history of working with fashion brands and designers. Over the years, he has also worked with brands including Gieves & Hawkes, Supreme, Stussy, and Poiret. The show received a standing ovation.

Personal life As of 2015, Benji B has a record collection of 15,000 to 20,000 records. He is also a fan of Arsenal F.C.