Ben Bada Boom, also known as 3B, is a 34-year-old beatmaker, producer, and designer from Hamburg, Germany. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he’s earned a reputation for crafting dynamic and innovative beats on the contemporary beat scene. Ben is also a professional graphic designer and art director, proudly part of the Chillhop family.1940s films and radio dramas.
Musical Journey & Style
Ben’s musical influences are diverse and rooted in his childhood, when he grew up listening to artists like Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. His older brother introduced him to hip-hop, including German rap and international acts like The Pharcyde. Enthralled by the beats, Ben quickly discovered producers like J Dilla and G-funk legends DJ Battlecat and DJ Quik.
He began experimenting with music production in school, using basic computer equipment and a MIDI controller to create his first beats. Ben’s sound is hard to categorize, as he continually explores new genres to broaden his musical horizons. His music blends elements of electronic, funk, and soul with a clear connection to hip-hop and broken beat.
Ben’s tracks often feature random glimpses of 8-bit sounds, 80s-style synthesizers, and Celtic melodies. His work also reflects influences from bossa nova, lo-fi, and sometimes jazzy trumpet. His creative drive is fueled by his electronic, jazz, and funk roots, aimed at crafting emotional instrumental experiences.
Collaborations & Recognition
Ben is a sought-after collaborator across genres. His music has been featured on numerous prominent platforms:
- Spotify editorial playlists such as “lofi beats,” “lofi cafe,” “chill lofi study beats,” “lofi summer haze,” and “Fresh Finds.”
- Apple Music’s editorial playlist “BEATstrumentals.”
- Over 47,000 independent playlists worldwide.
- He’s also been interviewed by HBT magazine.
Discography Highlights
Ben Bada Boom’s music has appeared in several Chillhop Essentials compilations alongside other artists:
- Chillhop Essentials Winter 2018
- Chillhop Essentials Spring 2020 (including his track “Gaia”)
- Chillhop Essentials Summer 2021
- Chillhop Essentials Spring 2022
- Chillhop Essentials Fall 2022
- Chillhop Essentials Spring 2023
- Chillhop Essentials Summer 2023
- Chillhop Essentials Summer 2024
- Chillhop Essentials Spring 2025
Notable solo tracks and releases include:
The Orange Tape, Mistleflow, Gaia, Blossom, Caipi, Frisky Feeling, Indifference (with Magnole), Cabriolet (with Plusma), Nascer do sol, Sum Sum, Lucia (with Magnole).
Conclusion
Ben Bada Boom is a multifaceted producer and designer who combines influences from funk, soul, electronic music, and hip-hop to create a modern and intricate sound. With nearly two decades of experience and a wide range of collaborations, he has earned well-deserved respect on the global beat scene. Ben continues to explore new musical horizons, making his work consistently fresh and engaging for listeners.
