Bennie K was an Urban Contemporary female duo formed in 1999 that consists of vocalist Yuki and rapper Cico.

While living in Los Angeles, California, she went back and forth between attending a local prep school, formal voice training, and dance lessons.

On their way back, they came across the Gojō Bridge, recalling it as the site of a famous Japanese legend — the battle between Benkei (弁慶) and Ushiwakamaru (牛若丸).

The powerful Japanese warrior monk Benkei is said to have posted himself at this bridge, fighting and winning consecutive duels with 999 passing swordsmen.

[3] Yuki and Cico noticed similarities between the legendary duo and themselves — despite an age difference between the two of them, they both seemed to have their sights aimed high.

As this was the first song the duo ever sang together, they decided to combine Benkei with Ben E. King — and the name Bennie K was born.

On 8.19.09, Yuki and Cico updated the official Bennie K website, announcing that they would be starting a new venture called BK Project.

Yuki has decided to put her singing on hold — and will shift to the role of producer — desiring to take on a greater goal of supporting other amateur and professional musicians.