Young, Black, & Gifted: Q&A with Hip Hop Artist Oswin Benjamin

Oswin Benjamin is a 23-year-old emcee who uses his advanced rap skills to address the triumphs and tribulations of life. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Newburgh, New York, Oswin combines his experiences living in the urban jungle and an artsy upstate town as a catalyst for introspective tales about spirituality, the price of fame, and being young, black, & gifted in America.

DZI: The Voice interviewed the October 2012 winner of the premiere unsigned showcase Faces In The Crowd. Discover more about Oswin Benjamin in our latest exclusive Q&A.

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Yohance Kyles: When did you discover your voice as an artist?

Oswin Benjamin: I actually just discovered my voice and my sound as an artist about a month or two ago. Up until this point I’ve just been trying to figure out what works best for me, and I finally found my niche.

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YK: You were born in Brooklyn…