Talented newcomer Benz Pharaoh is based in Belgium and embarked on his music career early on in his teens. He gained an interest in creating beats and sharing his productions on YouTube. Benz Pharaoh’s desire for making beats grew into a larger appetite for rapping and producing records. Consequently, the positive feedback and support Benz received for his signature trap sound caused him to gain underground recognition. Benz Pharaoh is steadfast on ascending to the spotlight for his signature sound and aspires to bring a new wave to the forefront in the music scene of his hometown.
In the exclusive First Look Interview with Benz Pharaoh, he shares the nostalgic videogame of his childhood that sparked the inspiration for the “RESPECT MY LINE” music video.
BENZ PHARAOH
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? AND WHAT’S THE MUSIC SCENE LIKE IN YOUR CITY?
So basically I’m from Belgium and the music scene over here, it’s, it’s cool bro. We have some really nice artists as well, but I do feel like I’m the only one that makes the music that I make and it’s a good thing, but it’s also a bad thing cuz people won’t get it as early as they should. But that’s why I’m here. Do it cuz I love it.
WHAT WAS IT LIKE WORKING WITH THE DIRECTOR FOR THE MUSIC VIDEO? AND WHAT IDEAS SPARKED THE TREATMENT?
I shot the video with my boy maxwilledit and he’s crazy. Like he’s a real genius for real. And like I took a little bit of inspiration from Need for Speed Underground 2, cuz I really love that game. I used to play that shit all the time when I was little. And if you really watch it, you going to notice that. So that’s my inspiration for the video.
