Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...
"BEN J"
Of "New Boyz"!
Let's get into some questions..
STANDISH: First off, how does it feel to be an internet sensation?
BEN: Feels great, I love it. This is what I always wanted. I always knew i had it in me and not in me. I always aspired to be a professional football player or a Rapper.
STANDISH: Your hit single "You're A Jerk" has over 8 Million views today on YouTube, did you ever think that it'd reach the numbers it has?
BEN: I’m not gone lie to you. That’s just our YouTube channel alone that has 8 Mil views on it and we released late on our channel. It was released first on Litt Live and has over 90 Million views. And I actually didn’t think it’ll reach that many views but I’m very grateful and appreciative.
STANDISH: Tell us a little about your overall mission, Ben J -
BEN: My mission is to have generation wealth. I don’t want my kids to struggle like me or my moms did. When we was younger. My mom had me a 15 and didn’t know too much. We pretty much learned everything together and it’s okay I still appreciate her even we didn’t have everything. But I learn from that and I want to give me kids and their kids the world etc.
STANDISH: How does it feel to be a "trendsetter" in the music industry?
BEN: It’s amazing it was me that changed the style in the fashion industry and the hip hop world. I can’t believe it. I always knew I’ll be famous for something.
STANDISH: What was it like to tour back in the early 2000's compared to nowadays?
BEN: Mann in the early 2000’s it was wild. The fans was still chasing you pulling you had no respect for your personal boundaries. I also got to tour with people like Chris Brown, Bow Wow, Sean Kingston, Twista, Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, The Game, Nelly, Flo Rida, LMFAO, Jerimiah, Mario and plenty more!! I can go all day. I was on 106 and park like 6 times. That was fun. The new era! They just young and wasn’t there back in the day when we was new to it all. So it not really fun anymore when you tour with these youngsters today, that’s the difference. You feel like your baby sitting.
STANDISH: What can we look forward to in the future from you?
BEN: I’m signing artist to my record label 100tho Records. I just signed my first artist name Turtle Turtle, he produce and raps. We have a lot of music in the works videos coming soon. Shows lined up etc. you can expect a real one like me not stop or give up just kuz some youngsters step through the door and are making some noise. Nah I’m still gone show them what to do and how to do it like the God father of this industry that I am.
STANDISH: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
BEN: I have a trucking company and plenty of other ideas so hopefully really in a different bracket that I am in now. I want to be in the high class in the next 5 years.
STANDISH: What does a relaxing day look like to Ben J today?
BEN: A relaxing day for Ben J looks like, we’re going camping somewhere starting a fire by the lake. With the family. We got snacks, drinks, drank, tree, and everything we need to feel good for the next three days lol
STANDISH: Who are some of your mentors?
BEN: I have a mentor that mentors me on how to get my trucking company going. I also look up to a couple different artist to keep me going. I like people such as Drake, Kanye West, I like old school music, rock music, a little country. A lot of techno and dub step or house music. Whatever keeps you Jumping you know.
STANDISH: During COVID, we all faced struggles, what was one of your main struggles?
BEN: During COVID I was having a baby so keeping away from all the germs making sure my shorty was okay was a lil bit challenging but definitely had to do it. I didn’t really have any challenges do to me being a New Boy I get paid residual income so I didn’t have to worry about working or anything or being broke lol
STANDISH: Where can fans find your music?
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/benj15/hoyk
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/benj15/i-aint-invite-you-but-im-glad-that-you-came-3
https://m.soundcloud.com/benjnewboyz
STANDISH: Anything you'd like to include?
BEN: Stay focus and true to yourself keep away from the distractions. Temptation is the devil and that’s about it. Once you got all that figured out you’ll take over the game.
STANDISH: What are your social links?
https://www.instagram.com/benjofnewboyz/
https://m.facebook.com/benjofnewboyz
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjofnewboyz?_t=8lWRgZ9f6sA&_r=1
https://m.twitch.tv/benj100tho
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