Benee
Stella Rose Bennett[1] (born 30 January 2000),[2][3] known professionally as Benee is a New Zealand singer-songwriter from Grey Lynn, Auckland. She is best known for her songs "Soaked", "Glitter", and "Supalonely" and has released two extended plays Fire on Marazz and Stella & Steve. In 2019, Benee won Best Solo Artist and Best Pop Artist at the New Zealand Music Awards.[4]
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_(cropped).jpg) Benee at Laneway Festival in February 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Stella Rose Bennett |
| Also known as | Bene (2017–2018) |
| Born | 30 January 2000 Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Website | beneemusic |
According to the Straits Times, people like to think of "Supalonely" as a song for the COVID-19 pandemic, even though Benee says she wrote it as a breakup song.[4]
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Benee performing in Sydney in April 2022.
References
- ↑ Rowley, Glenn (19 March 2020). "With 'Supalonely,' Benee's Pop Stardom Reaches New Heights". Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9337519/benee-interview-supalonely-emerging-artists-spotlight. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ↑ "@beneemusic on Instagram: 20 🤎". Instagram. BENEE [verified account]. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Donelson, Marcy. "BENEE: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Eddino Abdul Hadi (April 26, 2020). The Life List: 5 things to know about rising pop singer Benee. Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/the-life-list-5-things-to-know-about-rising-pop-singer-benee. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
