Well-known model and actor Benedikt Sebastian has released his debut CD after months of recording sessions in Cape Town under the guiding hand of legendary music producer Gabi le Roux.

Benedikt believe his album “Jy Weet Ek Weet” is not genre-specific; the idea was to not be easily pigeonholed.

As for what he hopes to achieve with his music, Benedikt says, “In various stages of my life music has had a big effect on me. Sometimes carrying me through an intense depressive phase, for example after a break-up, or just to get me geared up for something – but at different levels it has helped me to get to know myself better, and to grow. If I can have a positive effect on someone’s life, that will make me happy!”

The personal nature of the songs on the album stems from his having co-written them.

Gabi le Roux, with whom the singer followed a very collaborative approach, is extremely excited about the project. “Afrikanership is warm and sexy, but our music is often still stuck in the rut of the old-fashioned ‘sokkie’ approach. With “Jy Weet Ek Weet” we’ve brought modern dance beats to the table; with sharp lyrics…we’re Afrikaans international!”

Modern. Sexy. Passionate. Benedikt is all of that and then some!

Take some time out and watch Benedikt’s debut music video “Vlieg” and tell us what you think?