About

Benjamin Thomas is an engineer, producer, and mixer from Philadelphia, PA. A graduate of Temple University, in 2018, with a degree in Entrepreneurial Studies and Innovation Management, this has carried into Ben’s current work in the Hip-Hop, R&B, and Gospel music genres, helping to shape the sound of Philadelphia’s music scene.  Prior to 2018, Ben had the opportunity to engineer the hit song "Insecure" which featured Jazmine Sullivan and Bryson Tiller, as well as work on Brian McKnight's album “Genesis.” This work earned Ben 2 NAACP Image and Soul Train Award Nominations. Since then, Ben has had the opportunity to work with artists including Lil Uzi Vert, Future, Ty Dolla $ign, Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj The City Girls, Chloë, Meek Mill, NLE Choppa, Fivio Foreign, Cochise, Fridayy, Chill Moody, and Asake, among others. In 2020, Ben opened the PA-based recording studio After5 Studios, which specializes in single vocalists, duets, rappers, podcasters, and acoustic singer-songwriters. In 2020, Ben successfully earned his first Billboard #1 with his work on the ‘Pluto x Baby Pluto’ Album for rappers Lil Uzi Vert and Future. He also worked on Ingrid Andress’ debut album, ‘Lady Like.’ which was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Country Album. In 2021, Ben contributed to 4 Billboard #1 albums as well as 4 projects that were nominated for GRAMMYs. Ben also received his first GRAMMY nomination for Album of the Year based on his contributions to Justin Bieber’s album “Justice” (Triple Chucks Deluxe). During 2022, Ben was blessed to be a part of the GRAMMY-winning Album ‘Heaux Tales’ by Jazmine Sullivan, which brought home both Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance (“Pick up Your Feelings”). In 2023, Ben recorded and mixed Lil Uzi Vert’s hit single ‘Just Wanna Rock’ which went double platinum and made it to the top of the Billboard Hip-Hop Charts in less than 5 months. Most recently, Ben served as engineer, mixer, and producer on Lil Uzi Vert’s Highly anticipated Billboard 200 #1 album ‘Pink Tape.’ This project was the culmination of Ben’s 3 and a half years of hard dedicated work as Lil Uzi Vert’s main engineer. Through Ben’s work on the Pink Tape, he was listed as the #1 Hard Rock Producer for the week of 07.08.2023 on the ‘Billboard Hard Rock Producer’ Charts.

Currently, Ben works out of After5 Studios. He is also a co-owner of an independent record label & management company nicethingsMUSIC . Ben is also a former Governor on the board of the Philadelphia Chapter of The Recording Academy and still remains an active member. Outside of music, Ben has spent time editing podcasts for iHeart Radio’s 'Art of the Hustle' hosted by Ryan Leslie, as well as audio mixing work for the online TV Series 'Single and Anxious'.

PRESS:

Philadelphia Inquirer

Temple Alumni

Revolt Studio Sessions (2023)

Revolt Studio Sessions (2021)

Temple University (2023)

Temple University (2018)

Temple News

The Key (WXPN)

Philly PR Girl

Philly Famous Podcast

Philly Who Podcast

Germantown Friends

808s and Jazz Breaks

The Key (WXPN) Grammy Nomination Article