(Musician, DJ, Record Producer, Drummer, Guitarist)
Musician Jellybean Benítez is married and a father of one. |
Quick Facts of Jellybean Benítez
Age: | 66 years 11 months |
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Birth Date: | November 07, 1957 |
Full Name: | Jellybean Benítez |
Net Worth: | $8 million |
Last Updated: | August 4, 2018 |
Birth Place: | The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA |
Horoscope (Sunshine): | Scorpio |
Salary: | NA |
Ethnicity (Race): | Puerto Rican |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Musician, DJ, Record Producer, Drummer, Guitarist |
Father's Name: | NA |
Mother's Name: | NA |
Education: | Bronx Community College |
Hair Color: | Black |
Eye Color: | Dark brown |
Lucky Number: | 9 |
Lucky Stone: | Garnet |
Lucky Color: | Purple |
Best Match for Marriage: | Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces |
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I just saved money from odd jobs, borrowed my sisters turntable. It wasn’t til I realised that I needed to have a job that I realised that this would be the best choice for me.
I mean, even when I started making records I didn’t know the term “record producer”, I was just like, I’m gonna make a song and play it at my club.
Well, that’s how I made Holiday by Madonna. That whole arrangement and everything was in my head. I didn’t plan it. I was just doing it…
Relationship Facts of Jellybean Benítez
Jellybean Benítez is married to Carolyn Effer. |
He is father of One (Reya Benitez). |
Jellybean Benítez is not having an affair with anyone presently. |
His sexual orientation is straight. |
Jellybean Benítez's Wife!
Jellybean Benítez was married to Carolyn Effer in 1991.
They have a daughter named Reya Benitez.
Past Relationship
Previously, Benitez was in a relationship with an American pop singer Madonna from 1982 to 1985.
He gave Madonna, her start through hit singles like ‘Holiday’ and ‘Cherish‘.
This relationship only lasted for three years.
Later he was seen romancing actress Nicolette Scorsese in 1988 before dating Catherine Oxenberg for two years.
So, for now, he is living happily with his wife and daughter.
Jellybean Benítez: Biography in Details
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ToggleWho is Jellybean Benítez?
Jellybean Benítez is an American music producer, songwriter, DJ, drummer, guitarist, and remixer who is known for his work in Carlito’s Way (1993), Species (1995), and Call Me by Your Name.
Furthermore, he is known for producing and remixing artists such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Madonna, and Pointer Sisters.
Jellybean Benítez: Age, Parents, Ethnicity
Jellybean was born on November 7, 1957, in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
He is 63 years old.
However, his father and mother are from Puerto Rico so he is of Puerto Rico descent. He is of American nationality.
He was raised and brought up solely by his mother with his younger sibling.
At an early age, he grew up listening to his sister’s (Debbie) record collections.
Education
Furthermore, he studied Marketing and Sales Promotion at Bronx Community College.
Jellybean Benítez: Professional life, Career
Jellybean Benítez started his career as Disc Jockey(DJ) in 1975 in various nightclubs including Electric Circus, Hurrah, Xenon, Paradise Garage, and Studio 54.
Later he started to remix singles for Jimmy Spicer, Afrika Bambaataa, and Stephen Bray, and gave pop singer, Madonna her start through her debut album”Madonna” in 1983, including the singles “Everybody”, “Borderline”, and “Lucky Star.”
He has worked with numerous artists such as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Sting, Benson, Hall and Oates, James Ingram, The Pointer Sisters, and Paul McCartney among others.
Among the many hits, his many topping charts released in the 1980s include “Sidewalk Talk” (US #18 and the UK #47), “Who Found Who” (US #16 and UK #10), “The Real Thing” (UK #13), and “Just a Mirage” (UK #13) among the others.
Furthermore, he has a music company under his name,’ Jellybean Music Group‘, and is the producer of Studio 54 Radio.
Jellybean Benítez: Salary, Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
But his other earnings are not yet disclosed.
Jellybean Benítez: Rumors, Controversy
There are no rumors and controversies related to Benitez and his life.
He is far from controversial.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Jellybean Benítez has dark brown hair and black eyes.
Furthermore, there is no information regarding his weight, height, and other body measurements.
Social Media
Benitez is highly active on social media and has a huge fan following.
He has over 74k followers on Facebook, over 77.3k followers on Instagram, and over 49.3k followers on Twitter
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Jellybean Benítez's Birthday Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | November | Thursday |
2025 | November | Friday |
2026 | November | Saturday |
2027 | November | Sunday |
2028 | November | Tuesday |