Hailing from Islington, North London, Benny Banks is undoubtedly one of the most talented artists in the UK rap scene. Having recently signed a record deal with 679 Artists, Benny features heavily on people’s ‘One To Watch’ in 2012 list.

He burst onto the scene in 2011 with his explosive ‘Fire In The Booth’ on Charlie Sloth’s BBC Radio 1Xtra show and followed it up with freestyles for the likes of SBTV, Grime Daily and Link Up TV. His own YouTube channel has now racked up over 3 million views – over 1 million of which are on his debut single and street anthem ‘Bada Bing!’.

In May 2012 Benny supported Mac Miller on his UK tour and also released a well-received track with the US rapper, entitled ‘Loud’. The rest of 2012 promises to be just as big, with the release of his second single ‘Who’s The Daddy’ featuring Dappy as well as an official remix featuring rappers Joe Black and Squeeks. And in December, Benny will be supporting Dappy on his 20 date UK tour.