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John Benitez Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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John Benitez Biography

John Benitez is one of the most popular and richest Music Producer who was born on November 7, 1957 in South Bronx, New York State, United States. American music producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist also known as Jellybean who has produced big name acts like American music producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist also known as Jellybean who has produced big name acts like Madonna and Whitney Houston. As a solo artist, he is known for albums like 1987’s Just Visiting This Planet and 2010’s A Celebration in Sound. and Whitney Houston. As a solo artist Jellybean is famous for albums including 1987’s Just Visiting This Planet and 2010’s A Celebration in Sound.

He also produced his 1985 He produced the 1985 Debbie Harry single “Feel the Spin.” single “Feel the Spin.”

John Benitez (born November 7, 1957), also known as Jellybean, is an American drummer, guitarist, songwriter, DJ, remixer and music producer of Puerto Rican descent. He has produced and remixed artists such as Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and the Pointer Sisters. In December 2016, Billboard magazine ranked him as the 99th most successful dance artist of all-time.

He relocated to Manhattan in 1975, attending disco nightclubs, which sparked his interest in becoming a disc jockey (DJ). He worked at a nightclub called Experiment 4 & Electric Circus. In 1980 Benitez enrolled and attended Bronx Community College, where he studied Marketing and Sales Promotion. Benitez worked as a DJ at Electric Circus, Hurrah, Xenon (nightclub), Paradise Garage and Studio 54. In 1981, he was hired as the resident DJ at Funhouse. He hosted a weekend dance radio show at WKTU.

He as well as his sister Debbie were fostered by his mom. He has been in relationships with Madonna.

NameJohn Benitez
First NameJohn
Last NameBenitez
OccupationMusic Producer
BirthdayNovember 7
Birth Year1957
Place of BirthSouth Bronx
Home TownNew York State
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignScorpio
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Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Benitez started to remix singles, such as Jimmy Spicer’s “The Bubble Bunch,” Rocker’s Revenge’s “Walking on Sunshine,” Afrika Bambaataa’s “Planet Rock” and Stephen Bray of the group Breakfast Club. Benitez met Bray’s bandmate at the time, Madonna. A two-year romance developed. Benitez became involved with remixing Madonna’s self-titled debut album in 1983, including the singles “Everybody”, “Borderline”, and “Lucky Star.” He also produced “Holiday.”

John Benitez Net Worth

John Benitez is one of the richest Music Producer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Benitez's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He relocated to Manhattan in the year 1975, and it was there that he began to get interested in DJing. He went to Bronx Community College and played nightclubs such as Studio 54.

He was admitted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame in 1995.

Benitez’s parents moved from Puerto Rico in the early 1950s to the South Bronx section of New York City. His mother raised Benitez and a younger sibling as a single mother. He grew up enjoying music, usually listening to his sister’s record collection. His sister Debbie, nicknamed him Jellybean as his initials are J.B. and from the expression “Know what I mean, Jellybean?” Benitez attended De Witt Clinton High School and John F. Kennedy High School, but did not graduate.

Net Worth$5 Million
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Source of IncomeMusic Producer
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HouseLiving in own house.

He was successful in the United Kingdom as an artist in his own right. His hits there included:- “Sidewalk Talk” (UK #47, 1986) ; “The Real Thing” (UK #13, 1987) featuring Steven Dante; “Who Found Who” (UK #10, 1988) with Elisa Fiorillo; “Jingo” (UK #13, 1988) and “Just a Mirage” (UK #13, 1988) with vocals by Adele Bertei.

Benitez continues to deejay globally. He owns Jellybean Productions, Jellybean Soul and Jellybean Music Group. In 1995, he founded the now-defunct H.O.L.A. recording label (House of Latin Artists) which developed hip hop and R&B music by bilingual artists and released recordings in both English and Spanish. Voices of Theory signed with this label. On September 19, 2005, Benitez was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame.

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Benitez scored two 1980s US pop hits released under the Jellybean name: “Sidewalk Talk” (US #18), written by Madonna and featuring Catherine Buchanan; and “Who Found Who” (US #16), featuring Elisa Fiorillo. Nine recordings placed in the Top Ten of the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including three number ones. Other vocalists who have performed on a Jellybean release include Adele Bertei, Richard Darbyshire and Niki Haris. His 1984 cover of Babe Ruth’s “The Mexican” (for which he recruited original singer, Janita Haan) is regarded as a pivotal moment in the electro-hip hop underground scene, and was his first number-one single on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

Who is John Benitez Dating?

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Benitez is now the executive producer of Studio 54 Radio, which is heard exclusively on SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Channel 54). Studio 54 Radio launched August 15, 2011. It features 1970s and 1980s classic dance from Jellybean’s personal collection and the vaults and collections of Studio 54 insiders.

Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Music Producer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Benitez celebrates birthday on November 7 of every year.

What nationality is Jellybean Benitez?

American

How long did Madonna and Jellybean date?

Jellybean dated her for two years) and produced Holiday as well as remixing Borderline, Lucky Star and Everybody from her self-titled debut in 1983. When pressed a little further on his relationship with Madonna, he hints that he will reveal more in a forthcoming book before adding: “We’ve been friends for decades.

Where was Jellybean Benitez born?

New York, NY

What is Jellybean real name?

Trinity Rose Likins (born May 12, 2006) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles as Forsythia “Jellybean” Jones in The CW series Riverdale, as Emma Landry in the TV mini-series Unspeakable, and as Amelia in the Hallmark Movie Channel original TV movie Christmas in the Air/12 Days.

What is Jellybean Benitez real name?

John Benitez (born November 7, 1957), also known as Jellybean, is an American musician, songwriter, DJ, remixer, and music producer. He has produced and remixed artists such as Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and the Pointer Sisters.

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