Ben Official is an up-and-coming artist in Los Angeles; his captivating songwriting is filled with infectious grooves that hook you in. His new song, “London Bridge's,” is an immersive experience that perfectly captures his effortless vibes.
The song starts gently, taking a deep breath before diving right in, setting the scene flawlessly “I was lost in your city with no angels, popping pills with silicone strangers.” He perfectly evokes this sense of longing for something real. His ability to translate emotions into melodies feels so effortless, almost like a stream of consciousness, over those hypnotic beats. The chorus is laced with dreamy vocal echoes created to reflect the feeling of cruising down Sunset Boulevard.
"Driving from the streets of Inglewood to Pacoima CA, the verses paint a vivid picture of a wild night in LA," he explains, "Where I found myself caught up in the intoxicating encounters with Hollywood stereotypical women." Intoxicating is the perfect word to sum up the song, and his knack for hard-hitting lyrics is impossible to miss. He paints a detailed vision of another night in the city of angels. He’s chasing dreams and seeking connection where he can find it.
Ben Official is a Los Angeles-based Nigerian American singer and songwriter that has been gaining attention with his blend of new-wave soul with an old-school undertone. In 2018 he released his long-awaited single "Petty," which he released through his music label imprint Nu Wave and he's continued to push boundaries since.