Ben Billions | |
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| Also known as | Ben Billion$ |
| Born | Benjamin Dyer Diehl Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, U.S. |
| Origin | Miami,Florida, U.S. |
| Education | Full Sail University (BS)[1] |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | SAL&CO,Warner Chappell Music |
Benjamin Dyer Diehl, known professionally asBen Billions, is an American audio engineer, record producer and songwriter fromRehoboth Beach, Delaware. He is best known for his production and engineering work for prominent music industry artists includingDJ Khaled,Lil Wayne,BigXthaPlug,Yo Gotti, andthe Weeknd.[2][3] His credits include the latter's hit singles "Might Not," "Often," "Low Life," "6 Inch," and "Acquainted," as well asMaroon 5's "What Lovers Do" and Yo Gotti's "Down in the DM."[4]
Diehl attendedFull Sail University to pursue audio engineering and business studies, and graduated with two degrees from the institution. While an audio intern atMiami's Circle House Studios, Diehl built a relationship with frequent studio visitor DJ Khaled and served as lead audio engineer and mixer for his second album,We the Best (2007). Since then, he has worked with Khaled on his subsequent projects while expanding further intoproduction; he meanwhile began working severally with Khaled's collaborators includingRick Ross,Beyoncé,Kodak Black, andNicki Minaj, among others.[5][6] Khaled's songwriting often accompanies Diehl's production.[7]
Credits are courtesy ofDiscogs,Tidal,Apple Music, andAllMusic.
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2017 | BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards | Most-Performed Songs ("Low Life") | Won | [8] |
| 2017 | 59th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (Lemonade) | Nominated | [9] |
| 2018 | 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards | Producer Of The Year | Nominated | [10] |
| 2023 | 65th Annual Grammy Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)) | Nominated | [11] |
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