Ben Billions

Ben Billions
Birth nameBenjamin Dyer Diehl
Also known asBen Billion$
BornRehoboth Beach, Delaware, U.S.
EducationFull Sail University (BS)[1]
OriginMiami, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • audio engineer
Years active2007–present
LabelsSAL&CO, Warner Chappell Music

Benjamin Dyer Diehl, known professionally as Ben Billions, is an American audio engineer, record producer and songwriter from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He is best known for his production and engineering work for prominent music industry artists including DJ Khaled, Yo Gotti, and the Weeknd.[2][3] His credits include the latter's hit singles "Might Not," "Often," "Low Life," "6 Inch," and "Acquainted," as well as Maroon 5's "What Lovers Do" and Yo Gotti's "Down in the DM."[4]

Diehl attended Full Sail University to pursue audio engineering and business studies, and graduated with two degrees from the institution. While an audio intern at Miami'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 into production; he meanwhile began working severally with Khaled's collaborators including Rick Ross, Beyoncé, Kodak Black, and Nicki Minaj, among others.[5][6] Khaled's songwriting often accompanies Diehl's production.[7]

  1. ^ "Full Sail Stories: Ben "Billions" Diehl on the Creative Pivot that Made Him One of Hip Hop's Most Coveted Producers". Full Sail University. September 14, 2018. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "The Miami Producers Behind Beyoncé Aren't in It for the Fame". Miami New Times. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  3. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Meet Ben Billions, the Producer Responsible for Your Favorite Hits". The Source. March 21, 2017. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Producer Ben Billions on Making Hits for the Weeknd, Belly & Beyoncé: 'If the Artist Loves It, I Love It'". Billboard. January 17, 2017. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "Meet Ben Billion$, the Miami Chameleon Quietly Dominating the Airwaves". The Fader. April 6, 2017. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "Producer Ben Billions joins Warner Chappell Music in exclusive administrative publishing deal". Music Business Worldwide. October 8, 2020. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "Here Are The Full Production Credits for DJ Khaled's 'Father of Asahd' Album | HipHop-N-More". May 17, 2019.