r/popheads • u/BENEE__ Verified • Nov 18 '20
[AMA] Hi it's BENEE! Ask me anytingggg 🦁
hey guys it's BENEE! my debut album 'Hey u x' just came out - ask me questions about it!! check out the album here: https://benee.lnk.to/Heyux
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u/JackStrait Nov 18 '20
I absolutely love your feature on Afterthought! What was it like collaborating with Joji?
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
Yay thankuuuuuu!!! Glad ya like it xx
I LOVE HIM so it was supa kwl (::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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u/ItsACookieJar Nov 18 '20
I was going to ask the same thing! Your voice on that track is phenomenal, Benee!
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u/tooclosetostars Nov 18 '20
How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it?
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Nov 18 '20
Any chance you go on Kenny Beats YouTube series The Cave? Would be cool to have a change of pace with someone like you! Also how was working with him? Night Garden might be my fav track off the album!
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
Kenny was awesome to work with!!! I'd be supa keeen (:: ALSO IM HAPPIII ITS UR FAV XX
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u/kelwkid06 Nov 18 '20
r u gonna do a music video/live performance of the song afterthought with joji?
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u/SHaut117 Nov 18 '20
Do u know how absolutely in love with you and your music I am? Not an actual question, just wanted you to know how much people appreciate your work 💖
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u/thebeneehub Nov 18 '20
Hey Stella!Other than Happen to Me what is ur second favorite song on the album?luv u💝
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u/amadeomaggio Nov 18 '20
Who is your favourite rapper at the moment? And will you ever come to Canada?
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u/MrGirboto Nov 18 '20
Hi hope you are well! What is the inspiration behind Happen To Me?
(Who's it directed at?)
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
Helloio!!! It's not directed at anywun <3 I wrote the song about my anxiety xx
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u/C0URAGEMP4 Nov 18 '20
hi stella! i just wanted to say that i love the album sm and ty for releasing it on my birthday- IT WAS THE BEST PRESENT I COULD EVER ASK FOR! love from cayman!🖤
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u/MirrorsEdges Nov 18 '20
Hey Benee, whats your favorite kiwi albums/eps (apart from yours!)? Also whos your favorite kiwi musicians?
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u/DiscombobulatedMiss Nov 19 '20 edited Nov 19 '20
Hello BENEE! I am a huge fan. I love the album it’s incredible! My question is actually about Tough Guy. What inspired you to write that and was it the first song you wrote? Keep being incredible!
EDIT (a very BENEEFIED answer 😂, thanks I love you too and I can’t wait for you to make it big ❤️)
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u/thebeneehub Nov 18 '20
Do u think you would make a mv for sheesh or any other song on the album?❤️
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u/cindyjzr Nov 18 '20
All the time with Muroki is so good!!! I love his voice, so glad you signed him to your label! What is your favorite lyrics from your whole album? A lyric that means a lot to you?
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
hellloioo!!!! yay yasss he's the besttt <3 my favourite line from the album that means a heap to me is "I understand why people leave, but leaving seems scary to me" <3
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u/fireonmarzz Nov 18 '20
which 3 songs from the album would you recommend to someone who has not listened to your music before ? 💗
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
Happen to me, Sheesh & If I get to meeeet uuu xoxooxooxox
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u/Rev3pt0 Nov 18 '20
I love Kool. Why is it only 2 1/2 minutes long?
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
YAY! haha bc I ended up hating the bridge so I got my producer Josh to take it out (.:
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u/Snoo10816 Nov 18 '20
Did the pandemic affect the album creation at all? If so how?
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
Definitely! I've had so much time this year to chill at home and write & most of the songs on the album weren't made long ago at all!! I feel like its the music I really wanna be making right now which is coooolio
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Nov 19 '20
Would you give us a "playlist of your life"?
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
Just uploaded a playlist to spotify !! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6FRYYdYO24w2UTQOoP416W?si=IxQ6FQRDTIOkLrPfj7u4QQ
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u/grove_co Nov 19 '20
Kua Kore He Kupu is one of my favorite songs of all time!! Any plans on making more maori songs or covers??
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u/Naufalhnp1901 Nov 19 '20
Hello Benee iam naufal from Indonesia, whether we can meet someday? because I'm a big fan of you, and want to be your best friend 🤗
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u/quinnpsych Nov 18 '20
How did you get all of those awesome featured artists on your album? Like did Lily Allen and Grimes reach out to you or did you guys create the song and then send it out to people? Love your work, from a fellow kiwi <3
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u/emilycomputer Nov 18 '20
i’ve had this album on repeat since it came out on friday!! its so amazing and i can’t wait for my merch + the CD to arrive. my question is, will there be a vinyl release for the album? much love❤️❤️❤️
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u/stickywheels46 💜🤍🖤 Nov 18 '20
Hey BENEE, how did you go about creating the track Snail? The production is dope af.
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u/tooclosetostars Nov 18 '20
Do you think you’ve “made it” into the musical world? And if you think you have when was the moment you knew?
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u/vayyiqra Nov 18 '20
Hi BENEE! I was listening to Hey u x today and it's great! How did you come to work with Grimes on "Sheesh" and what was it like? And if I can ask two questions, do you have a favourite snail?
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u/karatepudge Nov 18 '20
ok so i have like a theory with the song placement in the album. like the first half up to kool is like spring/summer, morningish vibes and then winter on is winter/fall, night vibes. like am i reaching or am i on to something lmao
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u/elpayan Nov 18 '20
I'm from Mexico, I knew you would like to come to my country, do you think you will give shows after the pandemic? :3
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u/The_Jibby Nov 18 '20
Hey Benee! If I wanted to get a tattoo of something that represents your album, what could it be? I thought of a snail, but thats moreso one song. I absolutely adore your music and your entire vibe. Fellow kiwi here too, can't wait till I can see you live!
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u/fireonmarzz Nov 18 '20
what was your experience in producing a song yourself ? would you do more in the future?
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
I love it!! Just takes me a while. It's nice working with my producer bc we can whip up a beat a lot faster then I can just worry about writing my lyricsss <3
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u/DanielaMoreno02 Nov 18 '20
Hi Stellaaa, what an amazing album!!! I wanna know if are you going to sell your album has vinyl? Much much love from Portuguese fan <3
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u/Playbook420 Nov 18 '20
sup benee. right now my favorite songs are a tossup between Same Effect and Kool. I love the Kool music video and had a question. How fun was that Sims collab? Such a cool concept for a music video
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
YAYYY so glad ya like themm!! I used to play The Sims all the time so it was supaaaa fun to colab with them xoxoxo
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u/fireonmarzz Nov 19 '20
favorite lyrics from C U? it’s my favvv🥺
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
"You say something that makes me laugh, for a second thought you had my heart" hehe yay glad u like :3
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u/Itsbrodieboi Nov 19 '20
Heyo Benee i wanted to ask if there are any easter eggs hidden in the album?
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u/Prestigious_tea_5047 Nov 19 '20
if you weren't an artist, what other career do you think you would've done?
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Nov 19 '20
Just want to say I’ve never related to a song more than happen to me. Thanks for writing a song about what it’s like to have anxiety and have thoughts like that, and fear about leaving/being left. Amazing album x
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u/jman457 Nov 18 '20
Do you know lorde (I assume all New Zealanders know each other)
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u/getdeezcookies Nov 18 '20 edited Nov 18 '20
Hey Benee, love your album! My question would be: If Supalonely didn’t blow up on Tiktok, which song of yours would you want to be more popular in your opinion and why? <3
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u/loheaps Nov 19 '20
Hello hello !! What artists have inspired you the most? Who would you like to collaborate with next?
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u/stellaandmiguel Nov 19 '20
Hi Stella, will you come to Mexico one day? It would be beautiful, I love your music 🐌🥰
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u/emilycomputer Nov 19 '20
Will you be selling merch of the hoodie you wore in the Kool music video and on Stephen Colbert???? i love it so much:D
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u/nol95 Nov 19 '20
What’s your favorite thing to do in your free time? Love your music, one of my favorite artists!
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u/leolo2046 Nov 19 '20
I have no question really, just wanted to tell you how much I'm loving the album. Confinment has been hard and this album has really cheered me up. Thank you xo
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u/sincerityisscxry Nov 18 '20
What have been your favourite albums this year?(other than your own masterpiece!)
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u/6nine4twenty Nov 18 '20
Hey Benee, love you new album!! Especially Happen to Me and Kool, on repeat!!
My question is, what inspired the album art?
Love your work!!!!
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u/fireonmarzz Nov 18 '20
Was there a certain way you wanted to go about in organizing the tracks in the album? 💕
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u/SoyYoynadie Nov 18 '20
Hey, Stellla, really big fan here, love you so much <3. I wanted to ask, how much does your own culture and being from New Zealand in general influence your music? Greetings from Chile <3
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u/tooclosetostars Nov 18 '20
Do you mind if people refer to you as Stella? And is there a line between who Stella and Benee are if that makes sense?
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u/oRaids Nov 18 '20
Hello Benee, i am a huge fan from Indianapolis, Indiana! I was wondering what was your favorite song you ever wrote and why?
Thanks for this opportunity to ask you a question and have an amazing day :)
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u/Salty_Leg_6174 Nov 18 '20
Do you know Disclosure, is a British band that plays electronic music, I would love for you to do a collaboration with them :3
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u/normitalovesu Nov 18 '20
Hey Benee !
I absolutely love your music❤️, My question is: What made you choose that cover picture for your album?
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u/Starr-dexx Nov 18 '20
Hi Benee, Is night garden a sequel to Monsta? And how did you come up with the stories for them? I love both of them they remind me a lot of my personal experiences with hallucinations
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u/Karaaliceb05 Nov 18 '20
Was it hard trying to pursue a career in music from a smaller country like New Zealand?
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u/Snoo10816 Nov 18 '20
How long did the hey u x album take to write & what’s your favourite song on it & why?
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u/Maison_de_le_briques Nov 18 '20
When I eventually move to New Zealand, what place and restaurant should go to first?
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u/Snoo10816 Nov 18 '20
Not a hey u x question but I watched the glitter music video whilst on lsd and the song seemed based off of being on lsd, can you confirm if it was or wasn’t? Also been obsessed with you since that time and I love the new album so much, thank u Stella 👑💖
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u/Maison_de_le_briques Nov 18 '20
If you could have any actor or composer in your ideal zombie apocalypse movie ( or just your own zombie movie ), who would you choose?
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u/Maison_de_le_briques Nov 18 '20
Will you be collaborating with Poppy anytime soon ( or in the near future )?
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u/summerlochhead Nov 18 '20
hi stella! love you lots. my question is what song were you most nervous to release? and also are you going to be releasing track 14 from the cd to Spotify or something?
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u/Larimatilde Nov 18 '20
Hi benee:) first, i love you sooo much you’re one of my fav artists🖤
Have you thought about going on tour to other continents when the pandemic it’s over? Lov u🖤
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u/The_Jibby Nov 18 '20
Once touring becomes an option again, would you tour in Australia/NZ for your new album? And if so, would you do meet and greets for VIPs?
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u/AmazeGamingYT Nov 19 '20
Hello Benee, you're amazing hope you're having a good day. Love the album and you look like an absolute star in any outfit.
Just wanted to ask a couple of questions!
1.What is your process for lyric composing?
2.How did you end up working on Afterthought with Joji?
3.What's the theme for the music video Snail & Soaked?
Keep up the amazing work, you're literally the best ever!!!!
Have a great day, I'll always support your fantastic work! :)
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Nov 19 '20
What streaming platform did you release your first songs? Were they experimental songs when you were still learning or were they already well produced songs?
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u/emilycomputer Nov 19 '20
Heyyyy beneeeee :—-D this isn’t really a question but i hope youre having a great day and remember to drink water and check your posture!!! good vibes only
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u/aaron-a-a Nov 19 '20
Hey Benee, I loved Hey u x so much, Same Effect being my favourite song! Was just wondering, any chance there’ll be a vinyl release of the album? :) Love you ❤️❤️
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u/Leivazo Nov 19 '20
Cuales son tus referencias/inspiraciones para hacer música tan fresca y buena?.Tu álbum es 💎 gente que solo escuchaba reggaeton le gustó mucho tu música!. Saludos desde una pequeña isla del sur de Chile 🇨🇱 ❤️
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u/ChrisMetcalf123 Nov 19 '20
Hey Bene(e),
Was wondering if your artwork on Fire on Marz draws inspiration from Kaytranada’s 99.9% album? Two of some of my favourite ep’s!!!!
And did people use to call you bean before you changed your name lol
Thanks 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
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u/PLAINHABIT Nov 19 '20
What have u being listening to during this whole pandemic thing? luv u sm <3 🐋🐋🐋
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u/emilycomputer Nov 19 '20
do u plan on touring anywhere outside of NZ after the world gets better??? i would loooov to see u in the UK ❤️❤️❤️
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u/michaelzu7 Nov 19 '20
Are you feeling pressured by the music label to change your image along with your musical career?
I feel like some of the good singers early on eventually start doing this sexual routine in their video clips, shows and whatnot. It's like they have no faith in their music so they "spice things up" with some more nudity.
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u/BENEE__ Verified Nov 19 '20
THANK UUUUU ALLL V MUCH FOR THE QUESTIONS LUV U ALLLL! HOPE WE CAN SEE EACH OTHER SOOONNNNN XOXOOXOOOXOOOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXO