Taylor Bennett (rapper)

Taylor Bennett

Taylor Bennett in 2014
Background information
Born (1996-01-19) January 19, 1996
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2013–present
Labels Tay Bennett Entertainment
Associated acts

Taylor Bennett (born January 19, 1996) is an American hip hop recording artist. He released a free album titled Broad Shoulders featuring artists such as Donnie Trumpet, King Louie, and his older brother Chance the Rapper. He is from the West Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.

Life and career

Early years

Taylor Bennett's father, Ken Williams-Bennett worked for the Mayor of Chicago and his mother Lisa Bennett formerly worked for the attorney general, who ensured that he would pursue his dreams while also making it through school.[1] He attended Urban Prep High School.[1] He and his brother demonstrated an interest in the arts very early on, rapping with each other and building their skills.[2]

Post-high school

Bennett has had an active role in his community, putting all the proceeds of a sold out show towards Kids Off The Block,[3] a local nonprofit aimed towards ending violent crime in Chicago.[4] He has also contributed to the same cause through his SaveChicago campaign with his brother, hoping to give back and improve the community that he has been a part of his whole life.[3]

Music career

Much like his brother, Bennett has developed a unique sound and style of rapping.[2] Some artists that have influenced his growth as a musician include Twista, Nas and Kendrick Lamar, which has had a noticeable impact on his music. He also claims that Kanye West's College Dropout had a significant role in his ability to see the fun-loving side of music.[1]

Bennett's brother preferred that he build his own fanbase before he began working with and promoting him. Chance believed this was an important step in his development as an artist. Bennett finally started selling out shows at local venues such as Reggie's and even opened for his idol Nas at a Lollapalooza after party in 2014.[5] Following his success, he and his brother released a track "Broad Shoulders", which is also the title track of one of his most recent mixtapes.[6]

Bennett has continued to grow as an artist through 2015, reaching an impressive milestone with his mixtape "Broad Shoulders". It features new artists such as Logan Parks, Talia Stewart and Jordan Bratton, most of whom are native Chicagoans.[6] This was also his first full album without any elements sampled from preexisting songs.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Broad Shoulders[8]
  • Released: December 14, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Album details
The Taylor Bennett Show[9]
Mainstream Music[10]
  • Released: May 1, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Restoration of an American Idol[11]
  • Released: February 24, 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title EP details
Freshman Year:First Semester[12]
  • Released: October 15, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download

References

  1. 1 2 3 Karpowicz, Katie (2014-03-03). "Taylor Bennett Is Headed For Big Things, Just As Soon As He Graduates High School". Chicagoist.com. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  2. 1 2 Zack Green (2015-11-30). "Chance the Rapper's brother, Taylor Bennett, sounds an awful lot like him". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  3. 1 2 "Taylor Bennett pleads to high school students to 'save Chicago'". Chicago Tribune. 2014-09-10. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  4. ↑ "Home | Kids Off The Block". Kidsofftheblock.us. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  5. ↑ Michael Douglas Loring (2014-07-30). "[WATCH] Local go pro: Taylor Bennett opens for Nas at Lollapalooza aftershow". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  6. 1 2 "Taylor Bennett | Free Listening on SoundCloud". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  7. ↑ Spanos, Brittany (2015-11-19). "Hear Chance the Rapper Join Brother on 'Broad Shoulders'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  8. ↑ "Stream Taylor Bennett’s New Album ‘Broad Shoulders’". Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Taylor Bennett - Taylor Bennett Show Mixtape - Stream & Download". Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Taylor Bennett - Mainstream Music - Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Stream Taylor Bennett's 'Restoration of an American Idol' Album - XXL". Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Stream Taylor Bennett's New EP "Freshmen Year: 1st Semester"". Retrieved March 4, 2017.
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