Bena Di Senior
Bena Di Senior | |
|---|---|
Haslam in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Bena Di Senior |
| Born | 8 March 1991 |
| Origin | Kingston Parish, Jamaica |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Record producer |
| Instrument | Digital audio workstation |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Bena 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]
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 media 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.
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. 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.
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.
Career highlights
Cjking Entertainment featured Haslam on their website for two consecutive weeks in 2011.[3] In 2013, Bena Productions produced Don Andreis's single, "Badness Inna We Longtime" in 2013.[4]
On 12 April 2014, Haslam released "Bad Dawgs Riddim", which he produced, featuring Denno, Ding Dong, Kalado, Strent, and Versatile.
Haslam's dancehall and rap collaborators include Wayne Marshall[5].
Discography
Studio albums and singles
- 2009: Crime Scene Riddim – featuring Haslam (various artists)
- 2010: Nuh Seh Nuttin – Watch Di Way She Whine
- 2011: Kalado – Provide "Frass Vybz Riddim"
- 2012: Blue Square Riddim – featuring Haslam (various artists)
- 2013: Strent Ft. Ding Dong – Mad Up Di Party – featuring Haslam (Bomb Shop Records)
- 2013: Under Control Riddim – featuring Haslam (Y-Not Production)
- 2013: Deh Deh – Proud A Mi Money
- 2013: Strent – Big Spliff
- 2014: Bad Dawgs Riddim – featuring Haslam (various artists)
- 2015: Conversion Riddim – featuring Haslam (various artists)
- 2024: Tatik – Defend It
Chart singles
| Year | Title | Peak Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hype TV Jamaica | Fiwi Choice Top 10 | |||
| 2011 | "Party Cup Riddim Medley"
(featuring Ding Dong, Tarnado, Zhand-High & Eklypse Sicka) |
1 | 1 | Party Cup Riddim |
| 2011 | "Provide"
(featuring Kalado) |
2 | 4 | Frass Vybz Riddim |
| 2014 | "Badness Inna We Long Time"
(featuring Don Andre) |
3 | 9 | Blue Square Riddim |
| 2015 | "Conversion Riddim Medley"
(featuring Versatile, Tactikal, Don Vital & Eklypse) |
17 | – | Conversion Riddim |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Party Cup Riddim Medley | Himself | First video appearance |
| 2011 | Kalado – Provide (music video) | Himself | Produced by Bena Di Senior |
| 2012 | Don Andre – Badness Inna We Long Time (music video) | Himself | Produced by Bena Di Senior |
| 2014 | Blingazz – Party Fi Di Year (music video) | Himself | Produced by Bena Di Senior |
| 2015 | Conversion Riddim Medley (music video) | Himself | Produced 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.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Frass Vybz Riddim EP | Producer of the Year | Nominated |
Influences
In various interviews and blog posts, Haslam has named a number of musical influences on his own production work.
- Stephen Di Genius Mcgregor
- Sly & Robbie
- Philip "Fatis" Burrell
- Tony "CD" Kelly
- Don Corleon
- Jordon Mclure & Isle Mclure (Chimney Records)
- Young Chop
- Mike Will Made It
- Lex Luger (record producer)
- Timbaland
- Dr. Dre
- 40 OVO
- London on da Track
References
- ^ Di Senor, Bena (11 January 2026). "Music | Bena DiSenior". Bandcamp. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Haslam, Radeem (11 January 2026). "Radeem Haslam | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Bena featured as top producer for 2 weeks, Archive.today
- ^ "Don Andre pleased with response to music video - Entertainment - Jamaica Star - February 15, 2013". old.jamaica-star.com. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
External links
- Bena Di Senior Official Website