Wrekonize, born Benjamin Miller, is a certified gold recording artist, vocalist in ¡MAYDAY!, and a battle champion known for his lyrical abilities and production work. After winning the MTV Battle II: The Takeover in Times Square competition in 2003, outperforming ten other rappers, Wrekonize went on to establish himself as a certified gold recording artist, acclaimed vocalist for ¡MAYDAY!, and a renowned battle champion. Following his battle win, he signed with SouthBeat Records, where he released his impactful mixtape, ‘The Waiting Room,’ which gained significant traction on DatPiff. He further solidified his early solo career with the self-produced mixtape ‘Elevator Music.’ During this period, Wrekonize also began collaborating with the Miami-based hip-hop band ¡MAYDAY!, ultimately joining them as a full-time vocalist.
He also released ‘The Rooftops Mixtape’ in 2012, further showcasing his lyrical prowess and production skills. These releases collectively cemented his reputation for intricate lyricism and diverse production work within the hip-hop landscape. As a core member of ¡MAYDAY!, Wrekonize was instrumental in the release of numerous albums under Strange Music. The band’s discography during this period includes ‘Stuck on an Island’ (2010), ‘Take Me to Your Leader’ (2012), ‘Believers’ (2013), ‘Future Vintage’ (2015), ‘Search Party’ (2017), ‘South of 5th’ (2018), and ‘Minute to Midnight’ (2021).
Wrekonize continues to tour and perform, leveraging his acclaimed lyrical abilities and production expertise to deliver dynamic performances to audiences worldwide.