Born Ian Benjamin Welch, Benji. hails from the Homewood section of Pittsburgh, where he grew up in a musically inclined family. Always surrounding himself with music, Benji. is a self-taught musician, producer, artist and impassioned live performer — having once opened for the likes of Kid Cudi, Earthgang, & Duckwrth. One of the most boldly original artists to break out of the Pittsburgh hip hop scene, Benji. brings pure energy and unlimited imagination to everything he creates. Read more on Last.fm