Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, musical director, and vocal coach, RJ Benjamin returns to take on the charts, only this time, he’s got commanding backup.
Superb masterclass with RJ Benjamin & Cameron Ward – held on Sat 4th Feb
An outstanding 2 hour masterclass with RJ Benjamin and Cameron Ward took place on Sat 4th Feb at Paul Bothners Claremont, (the home of sat morning masterclasses for MEX).A detailed breakdown of collaboration and the success that can be achieved as well as the challenges was highlighted in the talk. RJ opened up as to... Continue Reading →
Masterclass with RJ Benjamin and master musician Cameron Ward 4th Feb
FREE WORKSHOP ALERT! If you’re in and around Cape Town, join RJ Benjamin and master musician Cameron Ward Saturday 4th Feb at Paul Bothners Claremont (phone 021 674 4030) Address is Stadium on Main, Central Road, South Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7890 We talk about and explore the importance of collaboration in music. Relationships in the... Continue Reading →
Music Exchange talks for 12th and 13th Nov at Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) in Auckland Park
After a hugely successful 2 days in Cape Town, South Africa’s premier music, film and entertainment programme comes to the Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) Johannesburg on Saturday, the 12th and Sunday, the 13th of November to further amplify its broader intent to connect and covert conversations into commercial success for all in attendance. Celebrating its 12th-anniversary MUSIC EXCHANGE 2022 (#MEX22), is proud to announce no less... Continue Reading →
Percolating perfection with RJ Benjamin and Vicky Sampson
Great, soul-filled, and fantastic music insists on being heard. One such song, despite the odds stacked against it at the time, survived the test of time to finally arrive, albeit fashionably late. The story of “Love & Miracles’” genesis goes back some 14 years when, in 2007, RJ Benjamin, a then-rising star, singer and prolific... Continue Reading →
Live intimate Music show 15th Dec with Heinrich Frans & Angelo Syster & RJ Benjamin
HOT BLOODED Singer, producer and songwriter Heinrich Frans will be hosting a live intimate show for discerning music enthusiasts on Tuesday, 15 December, from 5.30 pm to 8pm, at Youngblood Studios on 70-72 Bree Street, Cape Town. The show, entitled Music and Stories, will feature, Heinrich Frans (voice). He has performed as lead and backing... Continue Reading →
RJ Benjamin & Ebrahim Mallum produce song #BecauseWeAre with 30 South African musicians
#BecauseWeAre: 30 South African musicians join forces. 30 Top South African musicians, including Vusi Mahlasela, Amanda Black, Arno Carstens, J’Something, Yvonne Chaka-Chaka, Karen Zoid, Majozi, Ready D, Khuli Chana, Zolani Mahola and more, under the banner of the Mzansi All-Stars, have joined forces to release a campaign with song titled #BecauseWeAre, which aims to encourage... Continue Reading →
Sipho Mabuse, RJ Benjamin, Chantal Stanfield, Cinema, Dr Victor, Ard Matthews and more for Lockdown Legends on 28th June
Join us, as we look back and celebrate with the talents of SA’s retro ‘best of the best’, where they will perform online magic for all the world to see and hear from the comfort and safety of your home. Hear the music and the stories that defined generation after generation - and reconnect with... Continue Reading →
Chad Alexander to appear alongside RJ Benjamin this Saturday at the Radisson Red from 8pm at V & A Waterfront
Chad Alexander who will help his long time friend RJ Benjamin put together an evening of neo soul and R&B at Radisson Red on Saturday 4th May 2019 Chad has an impressive body of work having worked with artists including RJ Benjamin, Ziyon, Donald ProVerb, Bongi Mavuyana Zola 7 Pebbles Nothende, Kabelo & Zwai Bala... Continue Reading →
Masterclass with RJ Benjamin -Understanding your voice Saturday 2 June
Masterclass with RJ Benjamin -Understanding your voice Saturday 2 June at Paul Bothners Claremont RJ has vocal coached some of SA top talent ovet the years Using various video’s as well as diagrams this masterclass will help singers, musicians, choir masters and really anybody fascinated with singing to better understand their voice as well as... Continue Reading →
RJ BENJAMIN TO HOST MASTERCLASS IN CAPE TOWN ON SATURDAY 13 JANUARY
RJ BENJAMIN TO HOST MASTERCLASS IN CAPE TOWN Written by Lonwabo Marele RJ BENJAMIN promised to Change The World one day at a time, while many may say he has been quiet for quite sometime, the man with over 15 years of experience in the music industry is back in the mothercity to host a... Continue Reading →
RJ Benjamin masterclass Saturday 13 January at Bothners in Claremont read all about it
RJ Benjamin’s Masterclass -"How to release YOUR music in 2018" is going to be nothing short of amazing. RJ has worked with and produced for some of the top artists in SA including: Tamra Dey ,Lira ,Ziyon,Proverb to name but a few. He also spent the better part of 2017 producing and writing songs with... Continue Reading →
RJ BENJAMINS 5TH STORY ALBUM OUT NOW AND RADIO LOVE THE LEAD SINGLE “NEVER GIVE UP “
Since his last, self-imposed, sabbatical that ended in 2013 RJ Benjamin’s creative and collaborative world has quite simply exploded! Armed with The Fifth Story, RJ Benjamin’s latest 13-track studio album, the award-winning composer, songwriter, producer, musical director and teacher continues to blend a rich brew of soul, pop, hip-hop, funk and jazz into songs... Continue Reading →
RJ Benjamin album called THE 5TH STORY out 11 July 2017
Please support this record by RJ Benjamin called THE 5TH STORY ….13 original tracks on the album. In one word a “classy” record. Album is out on 11 July with all songs available on I tunes.
Album Cover for new RJ Benjamin album called 5th Story
Look at the stunning album cover for new RJ Benjamin album out on 11 July
RJ BENJAMIN talks about The Fifth Story releasing on 11 July 2017
Since his last, self-imposed sabbatical that ended in 2013, RJ Benjamin’s creative and collaborative world has quite simply exploded! Armed with The Fifth Story,(scheduled for release on 11 July 2017 ) his latest 13-track chart-targeted album, the award-winning composer, songwriter, producer and teacher continues to blend a rich brew of soul, pop, hip-hop, funk and... Continue Reading →
2 weeks at number 1 for RJ BENJAMIN AND PROVERB- HEART 104.9FM SA TOP 10 – 14 MAY 2015
SA TOP 10 - 14 MAY 2015 POS. ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L.W. PEAK W.O.C. Notes 1 RJ Benjamin feat. Proverb All Falls Down NC 1 1 (2) 3 Last Week's #1 2 Beatenberg Beauty Like A Tightened Bow (Chris Sen Remix) NC 2 2 11 Longest Running Song 3 Four7 feat. Tiffany J'Adore Up... Continue Reading →
HEART 104.9FM SA TOP 10 – 19 March 2015 -RJ BENJAMIN AND ZYON AT 3
RJ Benjamin at Heart 104.9fm talking about the new Single with Zyon -New album coming out on 5 /5/2015 SA TOP 10 - 19 March 2015 POS. ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L.W. PEAK W.O.C. Notes 1 Jimmy Nevis 7764 Up 2 3 1 (2 & 1) 8 Highest Climber 2 Can Skylark Timebomb Down 1... Continue Reading →
SA TOP 10 HEART 104.9FM – 12 March 2015 RJ BENJAMIN AND ZYON AT NUMBER 2
RJ Benjamin has been on the charts for over 5 weeks and his duet with Zyon called Only ever loved you is dong very well .The song has also been added to the KayaFM playlist and is receiving very positive feedback concerning the heartfelt lyrics of the song as well as depth of the music... Continue Reading →
: SA TOP 10 – 19 February 2015 -RJ Benjamin and Zyon at 4
SA TOP 10 - 19 February 2015 -RJ Benjamin and Zyon at 4 (biggest climber ) SA TOP 10 - 19 February 2015 POS. ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L.W. PEAK W.O.C. Notes 1 Can Skylark Timebomb NC 1 1 5 Last Week's #1 2 Jimmy Nevis 7764 Up 2 4 2 4 3 Muzart Oh... Continue Reading →