On Dec. 5, Timeflies will kick off its show with a performance by hip-hop artist, BenReal. 

BenReal hails from Indianapolis and has been creating music since the third grade.  

“I remember my neighbor had this band in his garage. I would go watch their band practice all of the time and eventually got a drum set for Christmas,” BenReal said. “I started a hip-hop group in college with some homies and have been making hip-hop music for about three years now.” 

In the past, BenReal has opened for Timeflies as a part of the hip-hop group, Skoold. He also opened for its concert at University of Northern Iowa this past October. 

“They are great dudes and have been mentors for me in music and performing. I think my favorite part about playing shows with them would be their fans, they’re always going the hardest,” BenReal said. 

BenReal has performed at Iowa State before, most recently with Chance the Rapper and last year with Skoold. However, his performance on Dec. 5 will be a solo act with the help from his producer, Pilot.

“I really love ambient noises and intricate rhythm patterns alongside great story telling,” BenReal said. “It’s something that I continue to build with my producer, Pilot. They should expect a dope party, Pilot, and I can guarantee that.”

BenReal plans to eat a Superdog sometime during the night.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.

Tickets are still available for the concert, though Student Union Board expects it to be a sold out show, according Cory Brietzke, National Events Director of Student Union Board. Tickets are $25 with a student ID and $35 for the public.