Who is Ben L'Oncle Soul?

Ben L'Oncle Soul is the stage name of Bénédicte Cerutti, a French soul singer-songwriter born on December 27, 1983. He grew up in La Rochelle, France and started playing the piano at the age of 8. His musical influences include soul, funk, and jazz music. He released his debut album in 2010 and has since released two additional albums.

Career

In 2007, Ben L'Oncle Soul began to produce his own material and sing in Parisian clubs. His first single “Soulman” was released in July 2008 and was an instant success across Europe. His debut album “7 Nations Army” was released in November 2010 and peaked at No. 20 on the French Albums Chart. The album included the hit single “Seven Nation Army” which peaked at No. 3 on the French Singles Chart.

Discography

Ben L'Oncle Soul's discography includes three studio albums: “7 Nations Army” (2010), “Addicted To You” (2012), and “A Coup De Rêves” (2016). He has also released several singles and EPs throughout his career.

Awards & Achievements

Ben L'Oncle Soul has won several awards including Best Urban Music Album at the Victoires de la Musique Awards in 2011 for his debut album “7 Nations Army”. He has also been nominated for Best Male Artist at the Victoires de la Musique Awards in 2012. In 2013, he won Best International Artist at the NRJ Music Awards.

Personal Life

Ben L'Oncle Soul married French actress Pauline Etienne on August 17, 2014 in La Rochelle, France. They have one daughter together. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, reading books, and watching movies.