Benjamin Schandy (born 18 August 1998), better known by his stage name Jimi Somewhere, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter, music producer and designer. His musical genres are alternative, indie and electronic pop.
Career 2016-2018: Early career and debut EP Memoria In 2016 Jimi was named "Ukas Urørt" by Norwegian radio station NRK P3. The following year, he released his debut EP Memoria, through his record label Inquiring Minds. The EP was precedeed by two singles "Escape" and "The Beach".
In the same year, American magazine The Fader posted a list of 15 Scandinavian artists to listen to in 2018, with Jimi as number nine. Jimi also performed at festivals such as Ekkofestival and by:Larm. In 2018 he joined Norwegian indie band Boy Pablo on their European tour.
2019: Second EP Ponyboy In 2019, he released his second EP Ponyboy on 5 April, in which it was produced and recorded in Los Angeles. The EP was preceded by two singles "1st Place" and "I Shot My Dog". The former was released on 8 February 2019, while the latter was released on 8 March.
2020-present: Debut album Nothing Gold Can Stay On 14 May 2020, Jimi announced the title of his debut album Nothing Gold Can Stay, which was originally planned to be released in 2020. The album's lead single "Bottle Rocket" was released on 31 July 2020. The second single "Jesus" was released on 11 September 2020. The song features guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Kacy Hill. On 13 November 2020, "In My Car" was released as the third single. The album's fourth single "Wedding" was released on 11 December 2020. The fifth and final single "The World" was released on 22 January 2021. The album was finally released on 5 February 2021.
Discography Studio albums +List of albums, with selected details Title DetailsNothing Gold Can StayReleased: 5 February 2021 Label: Ultra Records, Next Wave Records Format: Digital download, streaming, CD
Extended plays +List of extended plays, showing extended play details Title DetailsMemoriaReleased: 18 August 2017 Label: Inquiring Minds Formats: Digital download, streamingPonyboyReleased: 5 April 2019 Label: Next Wave Records, Ultra Records Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist + List of singles with title, year, and album Title Year Album "Escape" 2017 Memoria "The Beach" "Waking Up" rowspan="2" "Fall Down"(with Hanne Mjøen) 2018 "1st Place" 2019 Ponyboy "I Shot My Dog"(with Milo Orchis) "Never Cared"(with Boy Pablo) rowspan="5" "Dusk" "Benton Way" "Backseat" "Selfish" 2020 "Bottle Rocket" Nothing Gold Can Stay "Jesus"(featuring Kacy Hill) "In My Car" "Wedding" "The World" 2021 "Headlights"(featuring bülow) rowspan="4" "Ford" "We Don't Feel The Same" 2022 "Naive" "Baby From Atlanta" 2023 rowspan="2" "Honest"
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, showing title, year released, and album name Title Year Album "Towers"(Milo Orchis featuring Jimi Somewhere) 2018 rowspan="5" "Pressure Love"(Safario and Lokoy featuring Jimi Somewhere) 2020 "Staying In Bed Too Late"(Internet Girl featuring Jimi Somewhere) "You and I"(Pasha and Wonder the Boy featuring Jimi Somewhere) 2021 "KILOS (Jimi's Version)"(Sam Austins featuring Jimi Somewhere) "Impossible"(April featuring Jimi Somewhere) 2022 rowspan="2" "ANGELA"(Sval featuring Jimi Somewhere) 2023
Promotional singles + List of promotional singles, showing title, year released, and album name Title Year Album "Little Things" (Spotify Studio Oyster Recording)(with Bearson) 2021 rowspan="2" "Tears '06" 2022
Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Not Enough" 2017 Sean Headley, Roy Blair "Woods" 2018 Pasha Park. "Puppy Love" 2019 bülow The Contender "Trees" 2021 Young Lungs Lonely Never Felt So Good
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