Hey Stefan! So excited to be chatting with you! You just released your new single “Cool 4 Me”! How excited were you for all your supporters to hear this song?!?
Loved it. So cool to hear all of you guys’ feedback.
Can you tell us what it’s like being the Youngest Artist in History to Land on Spotify’s New Music Friday Playlist?
Being the youngest is a great honor. Turning 13 on 26 September will make me feel much older
What has been your reaction to all the success the new single has been having?
Humbled by the success. Thx to you all
Can you tell us the backstory of this song? Is it from a real experience?
Yes. Its about a grade 7 girl in my school that I think is too cool for me.
You also released a powerful video along with your new single, how did the idea for the video come about?
We played around with a few ideas, and the blue rooms looked cool
You also have more music coming out in 2019!! Can you spill any details on what your supporters can look forward to?!?
Very excited to release a new song every month. Mixture of up tempo and ballads .
Do you have a creative say in your music? Did you help write all your new songs?
Yes, I do. I co-write most of my songs
What’s it feel like to be releasing your own original music?
It means a lot to share my feelings and stories with you guys.
Is there anyone you want to thank that’s helped you get to where you are today?
Team Benz consists of mom, dad and sister Renthia, and then of course Manny and Charlie
How would you describe your fans? – what’s three words you would use to describe your fans?
Awesome, crazy, loving
What do you want your fans to take away from your music and shows?
They must feel happy and sad at the same time. Emotions must be touched.
What do you want your message to be towards your fans?
Fun
With an already massive fanbase your fans must they have a name for themselves. What do your fans call themselves? And How did that fanbase name catch on?
Benz Boys, not sure yet
Many of your supporters are starstruck when they meet you Have you ever been starstruck?
Oh yes, when I met Shawn Mendes at the VMA’s
What do you want your fans to know if they ever see you in public?
Please come and say hi, I love it
Is there anyone in the music business you are dying to meet?
Bruno Mars
Why do you think social media is so important for artists like yourself?
Its important for my fans to get to know me and to interact with my daily life
What would you say is your biggest dream/goal right now?
To put out my music
You just walked the red carpet at the VMAs!! What was that experience like for you?
Met a lot of great artist on the red carpet. Nice to learn from them
You also just performed at Arthur Ashe Kids Day hosted by Radio Disney!! What was it like performing your new single live?
Loved it. The vibe was awesome
Any last things you want to tell your supporters?
Thank you so much for enjoying my journey with me. I love you guys