Born and raised in Orange County, California, Joseph (or, Joey for short) Benitez is a music and pop culture fanatic. He studied at New York University and graduated from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study with a degree in Music, Cultural Criticism, and Writing. With a true passion for all things music related, he loves all kinds of music. Some of his favorite artists include: The Beatles, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, the 1975 and many, many more. His goal is to inspire people to be just as passionate about music as he is through his writing.