DyShon Benson

Exclusive Interview with DyShon Benson: Music Behind The Smile

Interview by Teresa B. Howell

DyShon Benson a Philadelphia native, is an R&B recording artist, songwriter and producer who started singing since the tender age of five years old. His genuine talent and ability to entertain the masses was evident as a child that he was definitely “Born to Sing”, a fact that was proven in his first performance in the junior high school talent show - where his road to stardom began.

DyShon was an original member of the 90’s musical group, Az Yet. Best known for their hits, “Last Night” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry”. After leaving the group in 1995, DyShon began writing, producing and recording with other local groups which led to a collaboration project with a young rapper by the name of “Squabble” with whom he recorded two singles for the Lionsgate film, “O”. The single, Thug Lady was charted on Billboards single cd sales at #3 in 2002.

As he continued to write and produce music Dyshon would release a 12 song album in titled My Story. After that, receiving a call from founding members to rejoin the Group Az Yet for three years, working on new singles, shows and a, album with producers such as Neyo, BSlade, and Babyface camp producer Antonio Dixon. Currently, after creative differences DyShon decided to leave the quintet to continue pursuing his career Solo.

DyShon has been hard at work on establishing his solo career and he’s currently working on his New Album with the current release of a Babyface cover, “The Loneliness”. So, if it’s good music that you have been yearning for, DyShon Bens

TH: Being a male R & B artist in such a competitive market do you feel things are a lot harder for you?

DB: No, because I believe in myself and my talent. All things are possible to achieve anything in life you put your heart, mind and passion behind. What I do is limitless. With one focus, to be successful.

TH: Tell us little bit about yourself?

DB: I am a hard working singer-songwriter, and producer who is very passionate about everything I do whether it’s music or hobbies. I love gangster, drug dealer, action, and superhero movies. I love hard, I adore family and my friends. I keep a very small circle close to me. I’m very competitive and take any challenge.

TH: You have a large catalogue, what was your favorite song in your catalogue?

DB: There’s one song in particular that I wrote called, Misery, where I speak directly to love and how it hurt me. I thought it was pretty cool and different concept.

TH: How long have you been in the music industry?

DB: I’ve been in the music business since 1994 Had interest for the business since I was 12 years old.

TH: What other things have you done, other than music? Please explain.

DB: I’ve worked for DIRECTV SBA certifications for satellite DBS, I have pre-wired newly constructed homes, worked for different truss companies, construction companies building and refurbishing houses, as well as installed security systems.

TH: What made you decide to get into the music industry?

DB: After singing around in my neighborhood and people telling me how good I sounded, I decided to give it a shot. After seeing Boyz II Men make it out of Philadelphia, I was inspired.

TH: Which artist were you most influenced by and why?

DB: Michael Jackson, not just loving his songs but the way he dances and moves the crowd.

TH: What would you say is the #1 key to success in your music business?

DB: First and foremost, putting out great music that’s current, authentic and being dedicated and never giving up!

TH: What advice can you give other artists who want to follow in your footsteps?

DB: For starters, to work hard on your craft endlessly, stay authentic and never give up no matter what anyone says. Most importantly, remember that you are enough. What you bring to the table, you’re not gonna please everyone, but don’t let that stop you. Continue to just keep moving forward, your day will come. The one thing I love the most is, never forget where you come from and the people who helped you along the way when you had nothing, because if not, bad karma will follow you.

TH: What has been your biggest success story while being in the music industry?

DB: Gaining interest through Hard work in Philadelphia from Mr. Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds to give our record deal to Laface Records and how he noticed me and my talent naming me as a lead singer it was a great honor.

TH: Why do you think it was a success?

DB: Cause a little south Philly guy like me coming from the hood from the city of a bunch of great talents to have a mega producer

TH: What does a typical day in your week look like?

DB: Thanking God for the day, spending time with family trying to stay creative writing songs creating new tracks listening to music and most importantly staying authentic.

TH: What keeps you going when things get tough in your business?

DB: Sheer determination to complete the goal and that is to be successful I love music my passion For music drives me.

TH: Do you have a website or social media?

DB: I’m currently working on the website, but you can find me on and follow me on Instagram @dyshonbenson and on

Facebook please like my artist page: @dyshon