Bena Di Senior

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Bena Di Senior
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Haslam in 2014
Background information
Also known asBena Di Senior
Born (1991-03-08) 8 March 1991 (age 34)
Origin Kingston Parish, Jamaica
Genres
OccupationRecord producer
Instrument Digital audio workstation
Years active2007–present
LabelsBena Records / Bena Production

Radeem Haslam (born 8 March 1991), professionally known as Bena Di Senior or commonly as Di Senior, is a Jamaican record producer and entrepreneur based in Kingston, Jamaica. [1]

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Biography

Early life and career

Haslam was raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and attended Kingston Technical High School. [2] In the 11th grade, Haslam took a computer studies class and began making beats on his computer, considering music production as a career. Haslam began promoting his work through social networking websites and local events.

In 2009, he met the CEO of Icon Music Group, a producer responsible for songs by Vybz Kartel and Mavado. The CEO introduced Haslam to the music industry. Haslam released his first solo record with Alliance Next Generation (ANG) artist Kalado in late 2009 on a riddim he produced himself.[ citation needed ]

Production style

Haslam has stated in radio interviews and online blogs that he has been influenced by songwriters such as Stevie Wonder for their instrumentation.[ citation needed ] He also stated that he draws inspiration from producers such as Di Genius, Timbaland, Young Chop, Mike Will, Lex Lugar, and The Neptunes for their styles.[ citation needed ]

Regarding equipment, Haslam stated that he started out producing with a single MPC drum machine but has since moved on to multiple MPCs, keyboards, and a variety of audio editing programs, including Pro Tools, Reason, and FL Studio.[ citation needed ]

Career highlights

Cjking Entertainment featured Haslam on their website for two consecutive weeks due to the distinct production style of his riddims. [3] In 2011, Haslam launched his official website, which he designed himself. [4] His studio, Bena Production, has also created music that went No. 1 on YarkLink254. [5] Bena Production composed a single "Badness Inna We Longtime". [6]

2014–present: Bad Dawgs Riddim

On 12 April 2014, Haslam released Bad Dawgs Riddim, which he produced, featuring Denno, Ding Dong, Kalado, Strent, and Versatile.[ citation needed ]

Works

Haslam has listed a number of dancehall and rap artists that he has worked with from the start of his career via his Facebook page.

Discography

Studio albums and singles

Chart singles

YearTitlePeak Chart PositionsAlbum
Hype TV JamaicaFiwi Choice Top 10
2011"Party Cup Riddim Medley"

(featuring Ding Dong, Tarnado, Zhand-High & Eklypse Sicka)

11Party Cup Riddim
2011"Provide"

(featuring Kalado)

24Frass Vybz Riddim
2014"Badness Inna We Long Time"

(featuring Don Andre)

39Blue Square Riddim
2015"Conversion Riddim Medley"

(featuring Versatile, Tactikal, Don Vital & Eklypse)

17–Conversion Riddim

Filmography

Films & Music Video
YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Party Cup Riddim MedleyHimselfFirst video appearance
2011Kalado – Provide (music video)HimselfProduced by Bena Di Senior
2012Don Andre – Badness Inna We Long Time (music video)HimselfProduced by Bena Di Senior
2014Blingazz – Party Fi Di Year (music video)HimselfProduced by Bena Di Senior
2015Conversion Riddim Medley (music video)HimselfProduced by Bena Di Senior and Y-Not Production

Awards and nominations

HDP Music Awards

The HDP Music Awards were established in 2012 by DJ Frass Vybz to celebrate dancehall performers, producers, and music video directors.

YearNominated workAwardResult
2013Frass Vybz Riddim EPProducer of the YearNominated

Influences

In various interviews and blog posts,[ which? ] Haslam has named a number of musical influences on his own production work.

Dancehall / reggae:

Hip-hop:

Hip-hop / rap producers:

References

  1. ↑ Di Senor, Bena (11 January 2026). "Music | Bena DiSenior". Bandcamp. Retrieved 11 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ Haslam, Radeem (11 January 2026). "Radeem Haslam | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 11 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Bena featured as top producer for 2 weeks, Archive.today
  4. ↑ [ permanent dead link ]
  5. ↑ Bena Production create hit music on YarkLink254 Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine , Yard Link 254
  6. ↑ Bena creates hits on Jamaica air waves Archived 19 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine , The Jamaican Star
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