Eddie Benjamin is an Australian singer-songwriter and music producer based in Los Angeles, California. He has written and produced for artists such as Meghan Trainor, Earth Wind & Fire, and Shawn Mendes while also touring with Justin Bieber in 2022. He released his debut EP Emotional in 2021.
Biography Benjamin was born and raised in Australia. While attending Rose Bay Secondary College in Sydney, he met Tash Wolf and Indy Linzbichler with whom he would form the group Haze Trio. The group toured Australia and won competitions, including the statewide talent search for YouthRock 2016.
In 2019, Benjamin moved to Los Angeles, California, where he wrote and produced for artists such as Meghan Trainor and Earth, Wind & Fire. He also worked with Justin Bieber, whom he met through a mutual friend, later appearing in the artist's 2021 documentary.
In 2020 he released his debut single "Fuck My Friends", which he co-produced with Dan Gleyzer. He followed this with his debut EP Emotional in 2021 and toured with Justin Bieber on the 2022 Justice World Tour. He also co-wrote and produced the 2021 Shawn Mendes single "It'll Be Okay", which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100. In June 2022, Maura Johnston, writing in Time, listed Benjamin's song "Weatherman" as one of "The Best Songs of 2022 So Far".Johnston, Maura. ""The Best Songs of 2022 So Far", Time, 3 June 2022 The song was later included on his second EP of the same name, released in June 2023.
On August 1, Benjamin released the official music video for Driving.
On October 9, Benjamin released the music video for Home.
Personal life Benjamin is the son of musician Huey Benjamin and choreographer Narelle Benjamin. He has a sister, Marlo, who is a dancer. From 2019 to early 2023, he dated actress and dancer Maddie Ziegler.Bowenbank, Starr. "An Official Timeline of Maddie Ziegler and Eddie Benjamin’s Adorable Relationship", Cosmopolitan, 22 May 2020, accessed 14 September 2020; Sia. Maddie Zielgler and Eddie Benjamin, Instagram, 12 June 2019, accessed 14 September 2020Wynne, Kelly. "Maddie Ziegler and Musician Boyfriend Eddie Benjamin Split", People, February 24, 2023
Discography
Extended plays Title EP details Emotional Released: 2 April 2021 Label: Epic, Vol 1 Format: Streaming, digital download Weatherman Released: 9 June 2023 Label: Epic, Vol 1 Format: Streaming, digital download
Singles Year Song Album2020"Fuck My Friends""Diamond Eyes"(featuring Sia)Emotional EP2021"Running Away From Home""Speechless"Emotional EP2022"Weatherman" Weatherman EP"Only You" (with Alessia Cara)2023"All for Nothing""Stargirl"2025"Maniac""Run!""Driving""Home" (with Shawn Mendes)"Kiss Me"
Writing and production discography Year Title ArtistWriterProducer Notes2020"Silent Night"Meghan TrainorAlso contributed background vocals."Holidays" (featuring Earth, Wind & Fire)Also contributed guitar and background vocals. "Funk" "Here To Stay" 2021 "It'll Be Okay"Shawn Mendes Also contributed bass. Peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.2022From a Birds Eye ViewCordaePeaked at number 13 on the US Billboard 200 and charted in multiple other countries like UK, Canada and Australia."Five Star Hotels"Raye2023 "What the Hell Are We Dying For?" Shawn Mendes Also contributed bass and guitar.2025 "All I Can Take" Justin Bieber 2025 "Swag" Justin Bieber (co-credited with Bieber and Cash Cobain)2025 ""Too Long" Justin Bieber
References
External links Official website