Press:

“Truly a great wordsmith and observationalist, Sean captures the moment here beautifully, with a certain swagger that instantly strikes the air with that same aforementioned seduction, instantly turning heads to listen up to what he has to say. His laid back, almost bluesy delivery here, although simplistic in flow, paints that perfect mental picture bespoke of those long lost smoke filled bars, as he sends his message to the masses, displaying the same swagger in the studio as he does LIVE, with both tracks equally as profound as the other.”
Ian Davies - Stargazer Music Magazine

“Sean Benjamin’s single boogie-shakes by way of garage-rock luminaries the Arctic Monkeys and the Black Keys. What Mr. Benjamin has learned and does best of all is color the boogie with atmospheric keys and sand-papered vocals.”
Alt77

“The Robbie Robertson-like title track serves as a “bluesy indictment of a former relationship from the perspective of someone who is fed up with unreciprocated effort and acts of devotion.” "Bring Love My Way" centers on "an upbeat flirtatious quest to fill the void with a new relationship based on the same type of intoxicating crush that built its predecessor."”
Jeff Niesel - SCENE Magazine

“On his own- "I'm an acoustic singer-songwriter, very influenced by a lot of things," says Benjamin, a cat lover who cites touchstones such as '90s alternative rock, soul singers Wilson Pickett and Percy Sledge, neo-soul groove-master G. Love & Special Sauce, and low impact troubadours Damien Rice and David Gray. Years ago, Benjamin issued material on the now-defunct neo-soul label FTF Records, but now, all his material is self-released. "The whole landscape of playing music has changed," he says. "A label is not as required as it used to be. (But) it would be great for me right now because I don't have the bandwidth to do all this stuff on my own." Benjamin, who in January released "Elaborate," his first single in years, sells most of his music through online channels like iTunes and Amazon, pressing limited runs of his CDs to sell at shows. Culturally, Cleveland is good for the independent musicians...”
Carlo Wolff - Jstyle Magazine

“What started as a regular gig at Cleveland coffee house open mics eventually turned into performances around the world for singer-songwriter Sean Benjamin. Benjamin, who has an extensive collection of original pop and R&B songs, is releasing his newest song "Elaborate" with cleveland.com today. You can listen to the premiere below. Like much of Benjamin's music, "Elaborate" is about a woman. "Sometimes you end up having a crush on somebody and they're already taken," said Benjamin. "That's what this song is about." The song is a bridge between his last CD, 2011's "I Exist," and his current soul pop style, drawing more from his live performance energy. "Elaborate" is just the first song in a string of releases Benjamin has prepared for 2018. Currently, he's working on two separate EPs -- one, he'll produce and release himself, while the other will be produced by fellow singer-songwriter Michael McFarland.”
Anne Nickoloff - Cleveland.com

“If Dean Martin had a lil more swag and a penchant for a nasty beat, he’d be Sean Benjamin. Sean Benjamin and Lucky City”
Buzzbin Magazine

“Meet the Artist: Singer-songwriter Sean Benjamin has opened for alt-rock types like the Goo Goo Dolls and Switchfoot, but he's just as big on singing hip-hop hooks and playing solo acoustic gigs. Dark Side of the Sean: Benjamin's latest record, the super-ambitious I Exist, includes both an "industrial sensual dance number" and "the spirit of a Pink Floyd album," he says. Boogie With Dru: A true try-anything troubadour, Benjamin has utilized everything from turntable scratching by co-producer buddy Dru Boogie ("Should I [Live DJ Mix]") to singing an entire song in Italian ("Il Cantuatore"). Why You Should Hear Him: Benjamin wants to be everything to everyone: "Available solo acoustic, full band, or with DJ," he says. The dude will perform for anyone who wants to listen, including audiences in England and Scotland. — Dan Weiss”
Dan Weiss - Scene Magazine

"...Sean's music is amazing, and it won't be long before he's way too famous to ever come back to see us".
Executive Producer Steve Carlese - The Opie and Anthony Show

" Sean Benjamin’s acoustic R&B does just that, as it embarks on a noble journey to fight against predictable and tired singer songwriters. The Cleveland natives personal and self revealing lyrics cement a message that speaks to the masses while putting his most heartfelt emotions center stage."
J-Man - Saw*Kick Media