In late 2018, to celebrate his signing to iconic Los Angeles record label Stones Throw Records, Benny Sings released his cover of Drake’s “Passionfruit”, further establishing the pop artist’s unique ability to draw an ever-broader audience into his world. Now, under different circumstances, the writer/producer/singer further reveals personal insights with an earned optimism and necessary confidence. For Patta’s first collaboration with Benny Sings, he deliberates on everything from memory to the end of a long-awaited search. The resulting T-shirts reveal a peculiar mix between nostalgia and an age yet to come.
Benny, congratulations on signing to Stones § Records. How important is a label to you in 2019?
Well, it isn’t important unless it’s Stones Throw—they really have a name and a face in a particular corner of music that is all Hip Hop inspired. I guess it became clear how many doors have opened since being on the label. They have such a huge influence.
.. on how you were perceived?
After his performance on the Patta Soundsystem stage at Appelsap 2018, Bakar is back in Amsterdam on his BADKID tour. Tickets are on sale now, get yours here.
