Sincerely, Benson
{{Short description|2023 Studio album by Bnxn}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Sincerely, Benson
| type = studio
| artist = Bnxn
| cover = Sincerely,_Benson_album_cover.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2023|10|5|df=y}}
| recorded = 2023
| studio =
| genre = {{hlist|Afrobeats|Amapiano|Dancehall|Gospel music|Afro-fusion}}
| length = 43:29
| label = {{hlist|T.Y.E|Empire}}
| producer = {{hlist|Jae5|Blaisebeatz|Sarz|Dro|Tempoe|Magicsticks|ATG|LeriQ||Davinchiii|Denzl}}
| prev_title = Bad Since '97
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Sincerely, Benson
| type = studio
| single1 = Sweet Tea
| single1date = 6 September 2023
| single2 = Gwagwalada
| single2date = 15 February 2023
| single3 = Pray
| single3date = 10 May 2023
}}
}}
Sincerely, Benson is the debut{{cite news|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bnxn-july-2023-cover-interview|title=Bnxn Is Looking to Be Legendary|work=Teen Vogue|last=Nelson|first=C.J.|date=19 July 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}} studio album of Nigerian singer Bnxn{{cite news|url=https://uproxx.com/music/bnxn-buju-interview-sincerely-benson/|title=Bnxn Peels Back The Curtain With Complete Honesty On ‘Sincerely, Benson’|work=Uproxx|last=Okon|first=Wongo|date=10 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}} which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard World Albums chart.{{cite news|url=https://notjustok.com/news/bnxn-billboard-charts-sincerely-benson/|title=BNXN records huge debut on the Billboard charts with 'Sincerely Benson'|work=NotJustOk|last=Kanmodi|first=Funmilayo|date=17 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://grmdaily.com/bnxn-sincerely-benson/|title=BNXN ARRIVES WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM ‘SINCERELY, BENSON’|work=GRM Daily|last=Scott|first=Jimi|date=7 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}}
Background
The 15-track album was released on 5 October 2023, through T.Y.E, and Empire Music.{{cite news|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/bnxn-releases-sincerely-benson-2665805619|title=BNXN Delivers His Much-Anticipated Album 'Sincerely, Benson'|work=OkayAfrica|last=Laketu|first=Adedayo|date=5 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}} Sincerely, Benson is the follow up album of Bad Since '97 extended play.{{cite news|url=https://thenet.ng/bnxn-set-to-tell-his-truth-in-forthcoming-album-sincerely-benson/|title=BNXN Set To Tell His Truth In Forthcoming Album ‘Sincerely, Benson’|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|last=Abiosun|first=Anjolaoluwa|date=5 September 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}} The album included guest appearances from Nigerian indigenous artists such as Headie One, Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez, taves, 2Baba and Popcaan.{{cite news|url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2023/10/13/wonderlist-skepta/|title=Wonderlist Skepta|work=Wonderland Magazine|last=Wonderlist|first=Music|date=23 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}} It also features producers such as Jae5, Blaisebeatz, Sarz, Dro, Tempoe, Magicsticks, ATG, LeriQ, Davinchiii and Denzl. The album is a mixture of Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Amapiano, Dancehall and Gospel.{{cite news|url=https://thenativemag.com/bnxn-sincerely-benson-impressions/|title=OUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF BNXN’S DEBUT ALBUM, ‘SINCERELY, BENSON’
|work=The Native|last=Native|first=The|date=5 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://thesource.com/2023/11/17/bnxn-taps-headie-one-kizz-daniel-popcaan-more-for-vulnerable-debut-album-sincerely-benson/|title=BNXN TAPS HEADIE ONE, KIZZ DANIEL, POPCAAN + MORE FOR VULNERABLE DEBUT ALBUM, SINCERELY BENSON
|work=The Source|last=Grant|first=Shawn|date=17 November 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/bnxn-afrofusion-superstar-interview-wizkid-burna-boy-3512374|title=BNXN: meet the next Afrofusion superstar|work=NME|last=Kyann-Sian|first=Williams|date=11 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}} Sincerely, Benson was among the list of the most streamed albums in Nigeria.{{cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/11/full-list-asake-is-spotifys-most-streamed-nigerian-artist-for-2023/|title=Full List: Asake is Spotify’s most-streamed Nigerian artist for 2023|work=Vanguard|last=Nattoo|first=Micheal|date=30 November 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}} On an interview with Nandy Mabiba from Apple Music Radio Africa, Bnxn noted that his album title Sincerely, Benson was inspired by Burna Boy. Sincerely Benson stayed on the Apple Music top 10 charts for 14 weeks.{{cite news|url=https://www.thenationonlineng.net/bnxn-reacts-as-debut-song-sincerely-benson-spends-14-weeks-on-apples-top-10/|title=BNXN reacts as debut song ‘Sincerely, Benson’ spends 14 weeks on Apple’s Top 10|work=The Nation|last=Fasan|first=Yewande|date=20 January 2024|accessdate=22 January 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/burna-boy-inspired-album-title-sincerely-benson-bnxn/|title=Burna Boy inspired album title ‘Sincerely, Benson’ – BNXN|work=The Nation|last=Fasan|first=Yewande|date=7 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}} In 2024, Bnxn announced the release of a deluxe version of the Sincerely Benson album on social media.{{cite web|url=https://www.notjustok.com/news/buju-announces-a-sincerely-benson-album-deluxe/|title=Buju announces a ‘Sincerely Benson’ album Deluxe|work=NotJustOk|last=Naomi|first=Utere|date=12 January 2024|accessdate=22 January 2024}}
Promotion
Critical reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Pulse Nigeria
| rev2 = NotJustOk
| rev2score = 7.1/10{{cite web |last1=Utere |first1=Naomi |title=BNXN offers a diverse soundscape in 'Sincerely, Benson' |url=https://www.notjustok.com/article/album-review/bnxn-offers-a-diverse-soundscape-on-sincerely-benson/|website=NotJustOk|date=6 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}}
| rev3 = Premium Times
| rev3score = 7.0/10{{cite news |last1=Kalu |first1=Esther |title=ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Sincerely’, BNXN’s album artistry elevated through collaborations|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/635704-album-review-sincerely-bnxns-album-artistry-elevated-through-collaborations.html|website=Premium Times|date=21 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}}
}}
Adeayo Adebiyi, a music reporter for Pulse Nigeria stated that “Overall, 'Sincerely, BNXN' is an introspective body of work that delivers impressive penmanship and smooth delivery that has earned BNXN the admiration of fans and the respect of his colleagues”.
Reviewing for NotJustOk, Utere Naomi stated that “In terms of theme and delivery, 'Sincerely, Benson' aptly lives up to its name. The songs authentically reflect BNXN's life and style, providing listeners with a genuine glimpse into his world. However, there's room for improvement, and BNXN could benefit from further honing his craft”.
Esther Kalu from Premium Times stated that “Based on personal observations while following BNXN’s journey, he goes out more in collaborations than his solos. In that light, this review compared BNXN’s solo tracks and features in the Sincerely Benson album. It showed that he shines better in collaborative than solo songs”.
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Sincerely, Benson track listing{{cite news|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/download-bnxn-album-sincerely-benson/|title=DOWNLOAD: BNXN unveils debut album ‘Sincerely, Benson’|work=TheCable|last=Orimemi|first=Victory|date=6 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}}
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = My Life
| writer1 = Daniel Benson
| extra1 =
| length1 = 3:00
| title2 = Best of Me
| writer2 = Benson
| extra2 =
| length2 = 3:51
| title3 = Maximum Damage
| note3 = featuring Headie One
| writer3 = Benson, Irving Adjei
| extra3 =
| length3 = 2:51
| title4 = Mukulu
| writer4 = Benson
| extra4 =
| length4 = 2:43
| title5 = Gwagwalada
| note5 = with Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez
| writer5 = {{hlist|Benson|Oluwatobiloba Daniel|Oluwaloseyi Balogun}}
| extra5 =
| length5 = 3:08
| title6 = Pidgin & English
| writer6 = Benson
| extra6 =
| length6 = 3:38
| title7 = Sweet Tea
| note7 = featuring Aduke
| writer7 = Benson, Aduke
| extra7 =
| length7 = 2:29
| title8 = Realize
| note8 = featuring taves
| writer8 = {{hlist|Benson|taves}}
| extra8 =
| length8 = 2:13
| title9 = Party Don't Stop
| writer9 = Benson
| extra9 =
| length9 = 2:42
| title10 = Right Energy
| writer10 = Benson
| extra10 =
| length10 = 2:34
| title11 = PRAY
| writer11 = Benson
| extra11 =
| length11 = 2:57
| title12 = Say My Name
| writer12 = Benson
| extra12 =
| length12 = 3:12
| title13 = Toxic
| writer13 = Benson
| extra13 =
| length13 = 2:36
| title14 = Regret
| note14 = featuring 2Baba
| writer14 = Benson, Innocent Idibia
| extra14 =
| length14 = 3:14
| title15 = Final Answer
| note15 = featuring Popcaan{{cite news|url=https://www.dancehallmag.com/2023/10/06/music/bnxn-taps-popcaan-for-afrobeats-track-final-answer.html|title=BNXN Delivers His Much-Anticipated Album 'Sincerely, Benson'|work=Dancehall Magazine|last=Nattoo|first=Micheal|date=6 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}}
| writer15 = Benson, Andrae Sutherland
| extra15 =
| length15 = 2:32
}}
Charts
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|+ Weekly chart performance for Sincerely, Benson ! scope="col"| Chart (2023) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| scope="row"| Nigeria Albums (TurnTable){{cite web |title=Nigeria Top 50 Albums|url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/2 |website=TurnTable |access-date=11 September 2023}}
| 2 |
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Release history
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Region
!Date !Format !Version !Label !Ref |
|---|
| Various
|5 October 2023 |Compact disc|CD, digital download |Standard |{{hlist|TYE|Empire Distribution|Empire}} |{{cite news|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/10/05/bnxn-releases-debut-album-sincerely-benson/|title=BNXN releases debut album 'Sincerely, Benson'|work=P.M. News|date=5 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/sincerely-benson/1703820043|title=Sincerely, Benson|work=Apple Music|date=5 October 2023|accessdate=7 December 2023}} |