who is benny blanco and what does he do

Benny Blanco, born Benjamin Joseph Levin on March 8, 1988, is an American record producer, songwriter, singer, and record executive. He is highly acclaimed in the music industry and has produced and co-written numerous chart-topping hits for artists like Ed Sheeran, BTS, Eminem, Justin Bieber, Halsey, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Rihanna, and many others. Blanco has received extensive recognition, including multiple BMI Songwriter of the Year awards, the 2013 Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the 2017 iHeartRadio Producer of the Year Award. He has been credited with hits such as Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream," Kesha's "Tik Tok," Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger," and Rihanna's "Diamonds." Beyond producing, Blanco has launched music labels and co-created albums, including a recent collaborative album with his wife, Selena Gomez. He is a significant behind-the-scenes figure in the contemporary pop music scene.