Andrew Balogh
American music producer
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Andrew Balogh is an American music producer, songwriter, film composer and saxophonist. He has worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Coldplay, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Eigsti.[1]
Andrew Balogh | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Harbor City, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Music Producer, Composer, Saxophonist, Record Executive |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Label | Universal Music Group |
Early life and education
Andrew Balogh was born and raised in Harbor City, California. He started playing saxophone and piano when he was 7 years old. He was passionate about jazz and classical music and started composing music when he was in high school.[2] Balogh attended Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, majoring in Jazz Studies and Composition.[3]
Career
Balogh contributed to the rapper Gunplay's favorably acclaimed album Living Legend, ranking #171 in the 2015 US Billboard Top 200,[4] #17 in the 2015 US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[5] and #11 in the 2015 US Billboard Top Rap Albums.[6] He worked on Taylor Eigsti's album Tree Falls, which received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, and on Plot Armor, which was nominated for the same category at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.[7][8][9][10][11]
As a saxophonist and keyboardist, Balogh has toured with artists and bands such as Macy Gray, Lady Gaga, and Sublime With Rome.[12][13] Most recently, Balogh collaborated with actor Robert De Niro for the 2016 motion picture Dirty Grandpa, performing on the song "It Was a Good Day".[14]
United Nations
In July 2024, Balogh was inducted into the United Nations as a council member of the Council of Global Change, serving alongside Susan Rockefeller, Anna Rothschild, Charlie Walk, Marla Maples, and other members.[15]
Discography
| Work | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| Little Joy (album) | Baritone Saxophone | Side-project of The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti | [16] |
| Like a Drug (mixtape album) by Honey Cocaine | Producer | Producer on Babysitta | [16] |
| Living Legend by Gunplay | Co-writer, Producer | Co-writer and producer on From Da Jump | [16] |
| It Was a Good Day | Composer, Performer | From the motion picture Dirty Grandpa | [14] |
| Property by Liane V and Jessica Lesaca | Songwriter, Producer | [17] | |
| You and I by Johnny Orlando | Songwriter, Producer | [18] | |
| Let Go by Johnny Orlando | Songwriter, Producer | [19] | |
| Guilty as Charged | Songwriter, Producer | From the motion picture Tallulah (Film) | [20] |
| Bad Boys for Life | Soundtrack Musician | ||
| Fade 2 Black | Songwriter, Producer | From the motion picture The Outcasts (Film) |
Awards
- 2013 Hollywood Music And Media Awards - Special Recognition For Original Score - TV PROMO - Throw it Back (Reality Series TV Show)