Who I Am: Czech Rap, R&B and Pop Since 2009

Maybe you know me as Ben Cristovao, maybe as Benny Cristo. Here's a quick guide for new listeners and old ones.

Where am I from?

I was born Ben da Silva Cristóvão on 8 June 1987 in Plzeň, then part of Czechoslovakia. My mother is Czech and my father is from Angola. I perform as Ben Cristovao and as Benny Cristo, and my music mixes hip hop, R&B and pop.

How did my career start?

In 2009 I was one of the finalists on the talent show Česko Slovenská SuperStar. I did not win, but the show put me on the map, and my first album, Definitely Different, followed in 2010.

Which songs and awards?

ASIO, made with The Glowsticks, won the Český slavík award for the most-streamed Czech song in 2016. I went to Eurovision 2021 with Omaga. The whole story is in ASIO, Kemama and Omaga: The Songs and Eurovision.

What are my albums?

Definitely Different (2010), Benny Cristo (2011), Made in Czechoslovakia (2014) and Septum, released in January 2025.

What were my biggest shows?

On 21 September 2019 I played Prague's O2 arena for the first time, to mark ten years in music. On 7 June 2025 I went even bigger and sold out the Eden stadium, the Fortuna Arena in Prague.

Is there more than music?

Yes. I have competed in Brazilian jiu-jitsu around the world and won gold at the Madrid Open in 2016.

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