he got dropped. so he started singing outside of other people’s concerts.
Alec Benjamin’s story isn’t perfect, but it is real. Before Let Me Down Slowly took off, before the sold-out shows and billions of streams, Alec was a kid singing outside of Troye Sivan, Charlie Puth, and Shawn Mendes concerts. Parking lots became his stages.
He had already been signed and dropped by a major label before graduating high school. He had no backup plan. Just a guitar, a notebook, and a belief that his songs meant something.
In this conversation, Alec opens up about what that season really felt like. The rejection, the pressure, the self-doubt. And how he taught himself to write songs that connected with people, one line at a time.
We talk about the stories behind songs like Let Me Down Slowly, Water Fountain, and many more. We dive into how his writing process evolved and what it means to stay true to your voice when the industry keeps trying to change it.
💡 This episode is for YOU if:
🎤 You’ve ever been told you’re not “marketable” enough
🎤 You’re teaching yourself how to make art that matters
🎤 You feel like you’re outside the system, knocking on the door
🎤 You believe quiet stories can speak the loudest
This isn’t just about music. It’s about persistence, vulnerability, and the quiet kind of courage that changes everything.
Thank you to everyone who helped bring this video to life.
We filmed it last year, but the gems in this conversation needed to be heard.
I'm incredibly grateful to Alec for his honesty and vulnerability. He didn’t hold back, and that made this one special.
There are definitely things I wish I had done differently watching it back, but the value it offers to the creative community makes it all worth it.
🎵 Go listen to Alec’s music.
His latest album and full discography are available now on all streaming platforms:
→ alecbenjamin.com
→ Spotify
→ Apple Music
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