[7] He started writing songs at 13 and learning guitar in high school,[8][9] and released his first extended play (EP) America in 2013.

[7] After termination of his partnership with Columbia Records, he went on a self-funded tour in Europe, opening for Marina Kaye in France and Lea in Germany.

He occasionally records Mandarin versions of his songs, having been inspired by his dad who’s incorporated Chinese culture into his work as a medical doctor through acupuncture and eastern medicine.

[18] Benjamin has cited influences such as Eminem,[19] John Mayer,[20] Jason Mraz, Paul Simon, Joe Avneri and Chris Martin of Coldplay.

[21] He has also expressed admiration for Kendrick Lamar[22] and classic singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Carole King,[23] and Jackson Browne.