What makes Friends Keep Secrets by Benny Blanco notable?

The album features the hit single 'Eastside,' which reached the top of charts worldwide and solidified Blanco's status as a pop powerhouse. Additionally, its combination of established collaborations with rising artists reflects a significant trend in the industry towards genre-blurring collaborations. When 'Friends Keep Secrets' was released in December 2018, Benny Blanco was transitioning from a successful songwriter and producer to a solo artist. This album marked his debut as a lead performer, following years of crafting hits for others, including chart-toppers for artists like Maroon 5 and Ed Sheeran.