Benni Ola is a Los Angeles-based singer, rapper, songwriter, and performer carving out a lane entirely his own. Blending funk, disco, rap, dance, R&B, and house, his sound is soulful, rhythmic, and forward-moving. At his core, Benni is a storyteller. Through chantable hooks, slick rap cadences, and talk-sing melodies, he makes records that move both body and spirit. No two songs sound the same, yet each one feels unmistakably Benni: raw, alive, and deeply intentional. His versatility has made him a natural fit across dance, house, R&B, K-pop, and rap. Recent collaborators include J. Worra, OMRI., and Mx Cartier, with releases on Hot Creations, Three Six Zero, Catch & Release, and In/Rotation. His music has also landed Spotify editorial support across New Music Friday US and UK, Deep & Minimal, Global Groove, Tantra, and Ibiza 2025. Live, Benni brings an undeniable presence, with recent performances at Sound LA and Day Trip LA. With holds and collaborations spanning Disclosure, Chris Lake, Joseph Capriati, Vintage Culture, Eli Brown, and more, Benni Ola is building his own world and stepping into his moment with real star power.

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