Ben-Sity
							 SPACE & RUSH
CHICAGO’S HOTTEST MUSIC SENSATION!
It wasn’t long ago that rap group Ben-Sity decided to set the pace and race to the top of Chicago’s music scene. With no visible or audible signs of short wind; Rush and Space effortlessly surpassed fellow runners with their 2007 first mix tape entitled Long Time Coming. Ben-Sity started in the early 1990’s, as childhood friends Jonathan ‘Rush’ Williams & Mario ‘Space’ Johnson, would write rhymes and freestyle in each other’s west-side homes. 

	 Fast forward to summer of 2008 when Ben-Sity released their first anticipated album aptly titled, The High Five Club due to the group’s manner of celebrating accomplishment’s, setting trends, and breaking local barriers by simply high-fiving each other or as they say, “give me a Vince Vaughn,” after the Chicago- native actor. The High Five Club is a sonic opus of melodic hits, which bring the listener into an ambience of smoke filled caddies and urban life created in songs like: Grey Goose, Could It Be and Almost.
	
	Progress continues for Ben-Sity and in sustaining their sound and knack for making head nodding music, in 2010 they released their next mix tape Back to the Basics. Last year, the group finished up The Royalty Family mix tape which was received favorably by many audiences. At present, Rush and Space are working on Da Project. This mix tape is sure to be some of their best work with a collection of harmonious hits sure to charm listeners, not to mention Rush’s solo mix tape 1 THIRD and Space’s solo mix tape My Life is a Movie.

	Some of Ben-Sity’s most note-worthy accomplishments include being on local and college radio stations such as: UIC radio, DePaul radio, Power 92.3 mix show, 107.5 WGCI and B96 radio stations. The group has performed throughout the Chicago land area. You might have seen them at: The Double Door, Reggie’s Rock Club, Tini Martini, Navy Pier the Beat Kitchen, Cubby Bear, or Subterranean. Maybe you caught Ben-Sity at The House of Blues opening for Snoop Dogg, 2 Live Crew, Jasmine Sullivan, Young Jeezy as well as other major label artist. 

	Ben-Sity has been steadily working to accomplish their goals and dreams of making it in the music industry and sharing their talent with the world. Rush and Space are devoted to fulfilling their aspirations and with recognition and a strong fan base; this dream will be realized very soon. The buzz on the streets is getting louder and the aim of Ben-Sity is to get the world in their palms with creative sounds, witty topics, prestige, and integrity!


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Hip Hop artist from Southern Illinois (Du Quoin to be exact)   Member of Prelude to a Million 

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Imagine: a single mother of 4, trying to keep her children protected from negative influences on the toughstreets of the Westside of Chicago. Deciding to entertain in the house, sharing with her children music sheloved, and encouraging them to write songs of their own. Now imagine Mario (Space World), the oldest son, spending hours with a simple pen in hand and paper on the table, writing lyrics. This love of music that began with his mother would continue to flourish into skill, into passion, into a desire. At the age of 12, Mario adopted the name Space because when he wrote it “felt like I was in my own world.” He knew he was put on this earth with a little something extra. A special gift that he recognized set him apart from everyone else. He embraced this God given gift and put it into his music.  Today he is known as Space World and his style and music are as diverse as his name. In the late 90&#039;s, Space (as most people know him) and life long childhood friend Jonathan (Rush Galaxy) became Ben-Sity. Their collaborations together have been nothing short of magic.  This moniker represents love and respect, something both members deserve and demand in their quest to reach their goal of being signed and being able to share their music, with the world. Space World and his partner&#039;s dedication to the music are as strong now as when they first came together.  Did you know Space World has performed at such venues as: the House of Blues, Congress Theater, Double Door, or Subterranean? Or did you know he has had the privilege of opening for 2 Live Crew, Young Jeezy, Jazmine Sullivan or Snoop Dogg? It’s only the beginning! Space has a saying: &quot;Stay Humble, stay focused.&quot; With that and knowing through God all things are possible, he continues to co produce with Ben-Sity, as well as his work on his first solo mix tape, set to drop first quarter 2013.  Space World has a goal and that is what allows him to stay motivated. His music is relatable and when you listen to his lyrics you can put yourself in his place, you can picture yourself in the story. For Space, writing is all about what he&#039;s been through and while his lyrics may seem fantasy at times, believe, that&#039;s the way it is in Space World! His lyrics are a combination of experiences, both personal and professional, so when you listen, he&#039;s giving you the salt that&#039;s been poured in his wounds. With un-matched confidencedon&#039;t confuse him as cocky. According to Space, &quot;I’m a self-proclaimed asshole but it’s only because I won't stop and my music won't die. Making it is not an option, it’s my destiny

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