Andrew Balogh Explained

Andrew Balogh
Birth Place:Harbor City, California, U.S.
Occupation:Music Producer, Composer, Saxophonist, Record Executive
Years Active:2010–present
Label:Universal Music Group

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]

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

WorkRoleNotesRef
Little Joy (album)Baritone SaxophoneSide-project of The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti[16]
Like a Drug (mixtape album) by Honey CocaineProducerProducer on Babysitta
Living Legend by GunplayCo-writer, ProducerCo-writer and producer on From Da Jump
It Was a Good DayComposer, PerformerFrom the motion picture Dirty Grandpa
Property by Liane V and Jessica LesacaSongwriter, Producer[17]
You and I by Johnny OrlandoSongwriter, Producer[18]
Let Go by Johnny OrlandoSongwriter, Producer[19]
Guilty as ChargedSongwriter, ProducerFrom the motion picture Tallulah (Film)[20]
Bad Boys for LifeSoundtrack Musician
Fade 2 BlackSongwriter, ProducerFrom the motion picture The Outcasts (Film)

Awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stories . Local . 2023-03-06 . Conversations with Andrew Balogh . 2024-12-01 . Voyage LA Magazine LA City Guide . en-US.
  2. Web site: Teen Jazz Interview with Commercial Music and Film Composer . March 4, 2016 . YouTube - Teen Jazz .
  3. Web site: December 15, 2013 . Andrew Balogh Wins Hollywood Music in Media Award . March 4, 2016 . Bob Cole Conservatory of Music.
  4. Web site: Gunplay - Chart History. US Billboard Top 200.
  5. Web site: Gunplay - Chart History. US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
  6. Web site: Gunplay - Chart History. US Billboard Top Rap Albums.
  7. Web site: Minsker . Evan . 2022-04-03 . Grammys 2022 Winners: See the Full List Here . 2024-12-01 . Pitchfork . en-US.
  8. Web site: Taylor Eigsti . 2024-12-01 . LYDIALIEBMAN.COM . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2024-03-06 . 10 Albums You Need to Know: March 2024 - JAZZIZ Magazine . 2024-12-01 . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2024-03-19 . Taylor Eigsti / Plot Armor (J) . 2024-12-01 . Jazz & Drummer . ja.
  11. Web site: Taylor Eigsti Artist GRAMMY.com . 2024-12-01 . grammy.com.
  12. Web site: Rocking Out On Keys During Summer Tour With Sublime With Rome. Balogh. Andrew. Instagram.
  13. Web site: 2023-01-23 . Getting to Know Andrew Balogh: Esteemed Musician, Songwriter, Producer & Mentor . 2024-12-01 . Celeb Secrets . en-US.
  14. Web site: Dirty Grandpa (2016). soundtrack.net.
  15. Web site: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council of Global Change . 2024-12-01 . Council of Global Change Official Site . en-US.
  16. Web site: Andrew Balogh - Credits . AllMusic.
  17. Web site: All Music . AllMusic.
  18. Web site: All Music . AllMusic.
  19. Web site: All Music . AllMusic.
  20. Web site: Soundsize .