Benda World

Marc ''BeNda'' Boyd was born Feb 4, in Wicker Park his introduction to Hip Hop came from his older brother Marlo who also rapped. Following his brother BeNda landed on the ''Jenny Jones Show''. After winning the talent show and being seen in 'I Wish''(Remix)Video with R. Kelly BeNda encountered ''Bun(Bun P)Partlow''. Not believing he offered BeNda a opening performance for ''Twista''. Burundi working on a song that BeNda heard and said let me write it was produced by a young''Kanye West''. BeNda recorded at "Kanye's" home which helped them develop a relationship. Also BeNda worked with ''Hustle'' (marketing and promotions)as a paid intern. BeNda battling an artist attracted attention from platinum producer ''Steve Huff''. In two days Huff had BeNda an opportunity to play music for ''Wayne Williams'' Sr. Vice President or A& R for Jive Records he liked what he heard and told BeNda get the buzz where its needed and we can work. BeNda next scored big with DJ Scrap Dirty on a Violator Allstar DJs Mixtape . Finally the deal came from (LegitBallaz/Koch Entertainment). BeNda’s first national release as part of the group ''LegitBallaz'' was released Feb 21, 2006 entitled ''THA TRUTH''vol.4. Pre-selling an estimated 13,000 copies the label was in no way disappointed in the overwhelming response it received for their newest arrival. Since this date he has been in numerous videos,performed in L.A, ST.LOUIS, Chicago's HOUSE OF BLUES, Excalibur, WILDHARE,and Chicago's Puerto Rican Day Parade,the JAMAL SMALLZ CHARITY CAR & BIKESHOW with YUNG BERG, JUELZ SANTANA. Continuing a bright and successful career, BeNda will be your next favorite artist.