NorthsideBenji
A Canadian rapper and musician, NorthsideBenji is known for his mellow, darkly futuristic brand of hip-hop. Benji broke through to wider recognition with his 2019 track "Levels" featuring the late Toronto rapper Houdini. The song was included on his debut EP Caviar Dreams, which was followed the same year by the Frienemy EP. All of this paved the way for NorthsideBenji's 2021 full-length, The Extravagant Collection.
Born Jaiden Watson in 1998, Benji grew up in Brampton, Ontario and started rapping and writing his own freestyle songs in his teens. He began posting tracks online around 2016 and eventually signed with the independent Music 4 Life, issuing the 2017 track "Confessions." In 2019, he released the single "Levels" featuring fellow Canadian rapper and longtime friend Dimarjio Jenkins (aka Houdini). The song caught on, eventually achieving gold certification status. Both "Levels" and "Confessions" were included on Benji's debut EP, Caviar Dreams, which found him working with producers BricksDaMane, Tahj Money, and others. A second EP, Frienemy, arrived in September 2019, as did several supporting singles including "Secret" with Neena Rose and "Too Soft" with Houdini. He also appeared alongside British rapper Nine's track "Don't Change" in 2020. Tragically, Houdini was shot and killed in May 2020 while walking in downtown Toronto. The following year, Benji released his full-length debut album, The Extravagant Collection, which he dedicated to Houdini.
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Discography
15 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Extravagant Collection
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by NRTHRN on Oct. 22, 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Caviar Dreams
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Music 4 Life on Jan. 18, 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Raids - A COLORS SHOW
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by COLORSxSTUDIOS on May 19, 2022
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Where I'm From
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Money Musik Inc - Money Militia on Dec. 29, 2023
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
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Caviar Dreams
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Music 4 Life on Jan. 18, 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
FRIENEMY - EP
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Music 4 Life on Aug. 23, 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo