American hip-hop artist from New Jersey- BENEFICENCE (Which means an act of goodness) has been one of the most active independent artists in the game since 1994. Beneficence's style is slick, complex, intense, and intelligent. As a critical thinker he flows easily between songs with social commentary, party joints, and female friendly anthems without having lost integrity.

Beneficence first began performing and releasing singles in the early and mid 90's. Sharing the bill with some of hip-hop's most established artists such as Rakim, Mos Def, Dead Prez, EL Da Sensei, O.C, Joe Buddens, Poor Righteous Teachers, Lost Boyz, Afu-Ra, Cali Agents, The Roots amongst many others. Also rocking/speaking at many of New Jersey's Juvenile Detention Centers.

After a wise decision to avoid being a statistic of street life, Benef enrolled into Cheyney University. Despite efforts from high school guidance counselors to discourage him against pursuing further education. Beneficence graduated with B.A in Communications. Shortly after he began touring with New York based Full Circle Dance/Theatre company. As an emcee for the group they begin delivering electric shows displaying all elements of hip-hop including Breakin, B-Boying, Graffitti , DJing, and emceeing.