About this episode
Benji B discusses his music-discovery routine, his influence in fashion, and his collaborations with notable artists.
The longtime BBC Radio 1 DJ talks about his rigorous music-discovery routine, soundtracking the world's most elite runways and the legacy of his party series, Deviation. Since first stepping onto the airwaves more than 20 years ago, Benji B has spent his career bridging London club culture with the worlds of art and fashion. He's hosted his weekly BBC Radio 1 show for over two decades, founded the legendary Deviation party series, and served as musical director for Celine, Louis Vuitton and now Burberry. Beyond the booth, the London DJ has also left fingerprints on some of the 21st century’s most defining records—from Kanye West's Yeezus and The Life of Pablo to projects by J Dilla, Pusha T, Sampha, FKA twigs, Tyler, the Creator, Arca and Flying Lotus. Across genres and scenes, he's become known as a consultant, collaborator and trusted ear at the highest level of culture. In this Exchange, Benji B talks about the discipline it takes to sustain a life like this—including his rigorous, long-running "two-days-a-week" music search—and reflects on his creative partnership with the late Virgil Abloh. He also shares how he's brought underground innovators like Jeff Mills and Cybotron…
People in this episode
Guest: Benji B
Topics covered
- music discovery
- fashion
- DJ culture
- collaboration
- creative process
Keywords
- Benji B
- BBC Radio 1
- music discovery
- fashion
- DJ
- Deviation
- Virgil Abloh
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 1, Celine, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Deviation
Books & works: Yeezus, The Life of Pablo
Places: London
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