User:Bennie Ox

Cornelius Yahsuo Wright (born in Bong Mines, Bong County, Liberia), best known by his stage name Bennie Ox, is an incredible composer, arranger, singer and producer. Originally from West Africa Monrovia, Liberia, He has an exotic style with a unique sound. He was a member of the defunct Afro-Hip-co group called “Judge Not”. Bennie Ox is currently one of the most popular artistes and producer on the Liberia music scene.

He attended the St. Philip Ecumenical High School in Montserrado County (Monrovia) where he got a High School Diploma, and later schooled at the Stella Maris Polytechnic (SMP), achieving his first Degree in Civil Engineering. While attending High School, Bennie Ox started composing and singing Demos at school talent shows in 1997. He used to be called “Ox Born”, but later changed his stage name to “Bennie Ox”. He moved to New Georgia Estate and started performing with fellow rappers, Paul Square and Slakers, forming Judge Not. He had met Paul Square and Slakers, while attending a show rehearsal. In 2005, the song “LIB Grow" was on the national radio top 10 program for weeks. Judge Not came together in 2004 to record an album which they titled So Sweet.

His influences include: R&B, Reggae, Dance-Hall, Highlife, and Hip-co music. Working from a strong faith in God, and the passion he has for his music. He fills his songs with some of the most beautiful lyrics and rhythms. Bennie Ox does not forget his root and gives much thanks and respect to his fans and supporters as he would not be where he is today without them; God first. He has worked with producer like: Thomas Frank Holder Jr (LNS studio), V- Garley (Famata Records) Chief Kume( Hit Records) and KY record from Liberia. September 2013 Bennie decided to step on the music scene again, this time as a solo Afro-pop and calypso Artist. He began to work on his first solo album. October 18 2013 Bennie Ox released his First Single “Looking for Love” which was quickly liked by the Liberian Community. October 25 he began to shoot the video for the single.

Soon after the release of his single “looking for Love” Bennie quickly head back into the studio to work on the Remix of his older song “ whole Body” which features Saga Ap and TanTan two of Liberian well known Artists. He also worked on a song Title caterpillar featuring  DenG Liberian popular up -coming artist.