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Beniamin Mihai (born 02 Octomber 1992) is a Romanian singer. Born into a large Pentecostal family from Chelmac, Romania, Beni emerged as a teen talent in his area with a series of albums with authored Christian songs on Romanian language. Starting January 2018, Beni widened his musical area with singing covers of Celine Dion songs, as well and authored by him.

Beni's music has been influenced by genres ranging from pop, rock and R&B to gospel and classical. His recordings are mainly in Romanian and English.

1992–2000: Early life and career beginnings
Beni was born in Chelmac, Romania, 15km east of Lipova, 50km east of Arad, the third of 14 children of Rodica, a homemaker, and Ion Mihai, a high-school teacher. Beni was raised a Pentecostal in a poor, but, by his own account, happy home. Music had always been a major part of the Mihai family. At the age of five, the young Beni made his first public appearance at the village church, where he performed few popular Christian songs. He continued to perform with his siblings and parents at various religious events. From an early age, Beni had dreamed of being a performer.

Influences
Beni has credited musicians such as Celine Dion as his biggest influence.

Musical style
Beni's music often retreats behind pop and soul conventions, and is marked by excessive sentimentality.

Personal life
Beni resides in Timisoara, Romania. Outside his music carrier, Beni is determined runner and fitness enthusiast. He participated in various national competitions. His last achievement is first place in marathon Straja.

Romanian-language studio albums

 * Cu gândul spre cer (2015)
 * Darul Ceresc, feat. Alexandra Tomuta (2017)
 * Colindul Mamei (2018)