Benny Jamz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benny Jamz
(Höjer Øye) |
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| Birth name | Benjamin Jacob Small Heyn-Johnsen |
| Born | 22 August 1993 Denmark |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Associated acts | B.O.C., Molotov Movement, MellemFingaMuzik, Gilli |
Benjamin Jacob Small Heyn-Johnsen (born on August 22, 1993) is a talented rapper and music producer. He is better known by his stage name, Benny Jamz. Sometimes, he also uses the name Höjer Øye.
Benny Jamz has a mixed background, with a father from Denmark and a mother from Jamaica. He started his music journey by rapping in English. However, when he heard other artists rapping in Danish, he decided to try it too.
In 2014, Benny Jamz released an album called Brænd System. This name means "burn system" in Danish. The album included songs like "Brænd System" with Gilli and "Dumme" (meaning "stupid"). His music often talked about important social issues. He also released music under his other name, Höjer Øye, which means "high eyes" in Danish.
His album 1010, released in January 2020, was very popular. It reached the top spot on the Danish music charts, called Hitlisten, and stayed there for two weeks. Benny Jamz also appeared in the 2014 film Flow, directed by Fenar Ahmad.
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Benny Jamz's Music Journey
Early Career and First Albums
Benny Jamz began his career in music in 2015. He was part of a rap group called B.O.C. He also joined another group known as Molotov Movement, or Molo. These groups helped him become known in the Danish music scene.
His first album, Brænd System, came out in 2014. It showed his unique style and his interest in making music that had a message. This album was released under his other name, Höjer Øye.
Chart-Topping Success
Benny Jamz continued to release new music. In January 2020, his album 1010 became a big hit. It quickly went to number one on the Danish album charts. This showed how popular his music had become.
He has also worked with other famous Danish rappers. In 2021, he released the album Mere End Musik with Gilli and KESI. This album also reached the top of the charts. His albums Jamo (2022) and Ny sejr (2023) were also very successful, both reaching number one. Most recently, in June 2024, he released Kenny with Gilli, which also topped the charts.
Popular Songs and Collaborations
Benny Jamz has many popular songs. Some of his singles, like "Tjep" and "Uuh" (both from 2019), reached the top 10 on the Danish singles chart. He often works with other artists, which is called a "collaboration."
He has collaborated with many artists, including Gilli, KESI, Branco, and Sivas. These collaborations have led to many hit songs. For example, "Wawa" (2021) and "No Love" (2021), which he made with Gilli and KESI, were very popular. In 2022, "Elo Elo" with Gilli and KESI also reached number 2 on the charts.
His songs often feature catchy beats and meaningful lyrics. He continues to be a major artist in the Danish hip hop scene.
Benny Jamz in Film
Besides music, Benny Jamz has also acted. He appeared in the 2014 film Flow. This movie was directed by Fenar Ahmad. It shows that Benny Jamz is not just a musician but also has other talents.
