Background
Bensussen grew up in San Diego, California, where he became a DJ in the Gaslamp district.
Bensussen grew up in San Diego, California, where he became a DJ in the Gaslamp district.
He is currently signed with Brainfeeder, a record label founded by Flying Lotus. His unique sets often ruined the music vibe in the clubs, earning him the nickname "The Gaslamp Killer."
After moving to Los Angeles in 2006, he helped found Low End Theory, "Los Angeles"s monolithic weekly showcase for uncut beat-driven tracks". He produced Gonjasufi"s debut album, A Sufi and a Killer, with Flying Lotus and Mainframe in 2010.
He released the single, "Flange Face" b/w "Seven Years of Bad Luck for Fun," in August 2012.
lieutenant was chosen by Pitchfork Media as Best New Track in July. His debut album, Breakthrough, was released in September 2012.
He is Jewish, and his ancestry includes Turkish, Lebanese, Mexican and Lithuanian.