Andrew P. Oliver Explained

Andrew P. Oliver
Birth Date:April 15, 1993
Occupation:Music producer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur.
Years Active:2013–present

Andrew Philip Oliver (born April 15, 1993) is an American music producer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his roles in the band Brother Oliver, the movie How To Break A World Record, and as CEO of Forthright Records. Oliver is a serial entrepreneur, founding several businesses and products including WAVS Custom and Dummiez.[1] [2]

Early life

Oliver was born on April 15, 1993 in Detroit, Michigan. His father is a pastor in Belding, Michigan and chairman of the board of trustees at Maranatha Baptist University.[3] [4]

Oliver was raised in Greenville, Michigan.[5] He attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina where he studied business administration.[6]

Music

Oliver's career in music began with the formation of the band Brother Oliver, which he started with his brother Stephen Oliver in 2013.[7] The band toured full time between 2015-2019, releasing multiple studio albums and sharing the stage with bands the Steve Miller Band and Drake Bell.[8] [9]

As a solo artist, Oliver released various records under his artist name Andrew P. Oliver—including The Hobbit cartoon-inspired album Glamdring and the walkout song for the UFC featherweight Westin Wilson at UFC Vegas 84 and UFC Vegas 93.[10] [11]

Business

In 2019, Oliver created the music accessory product Dummiez and co-founded the earphone tech company WAVS Custom which he developed and launched as founder and COO until the winter of 2022 before exiting the business.[12] [13]

In 2022, he became full-time in his role as CEO of his label and production studio, Forthright Records.[14]

Film

Oliver was the co-director and producer of the 2024 feature documentary How to Break a World Record, in which he also starred as himself.[15]

He stars in the reality-journalism documentary, Paperweight, alongside UFC fighters Westin Wilson and Stephen Thompson.[16]

Filmography

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2012RidiculousnessSelf1 episode
2024How to Break a World RecordSelfExecutive producer, director
2025PaperweightSelfStar, director

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hemmings . Jilea . 2021-07-12 . Social Impact Tech: Andrew P Oliver of WAVS Custom On How Their Technology Will Make An Important… . 2024-08-26 . Authority Magazine . en.
  2. News: Harris . Vincent . 2020-04-23 . Local musician Andrew Oliver develops new product for musicians . 2024-08-26 . Greenville Journal . en-US.
  3. Web site: Maranatha . 2024-07-03 . Dr. David Oliver Named Chairman of the Board of Trustees . 2024-08-26 . Maranatha Baptist University . en-US.
  4. Web site: Our Pastors . Ashley Baptist Church . 2024-08-26 . en-US.
  5. News: Blace Carpenter . 2023-12-27 . Picking passion . The Daily News . Greenville, MI . subscription . 2024-08-26.
  6. Web site: Huber . Chris . 2018-11-03 . Andrew P. Oliver - "Faces" . 2024-09-10 . Extra Chill . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2017-08-25 . LISTEN: Folk-rock innovators Brother Oliver release full-length record . 2024-08-26 . HuffPost . en.
  8. Web site: 2019-03-18 . Brother Oliver Opening for Steve Miller Band; Heads to a City Near You . 2024-08-26 . Future Chord . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2019-03-03 . *SOLD OUT* Drake Bell with Brother Oliver (duo) and Happy . 2024-08-26 . Radio Room Greenville . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2024-01-14 . Westin Wilson's dope-ass Wonka remix walkout song at UFC Fight Night 234 was straight, and we're here for it . 2024-08-26 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2024-06-16 . Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN 58 with John Lennon, AC/DC and that Willy Wonka nod . 2024-08-26 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  12. Web site: Harris . Vincent . 2020-04-23 . Local musician Andrew Oliver develops new product for musicians . 2024-08-26 . GREENVILLE JOURNAL . en-US.
  13. Web site: Smith . Evan Peter . 2020-06-17 . Greenville company invents custom earbud technology . 2024-08-26 . UPSTATE BUSINESS JOURNAL . en-US.
  14. Web site: About . 2024-08-26 . Forthright Records . en-US.
  15. Web site: Staff . V13 . 2022-12-16 . Forthright Records Is Hunting A World Record . 2024-09-10 . V13.net . en-CA.
  16. Web site: Forthright Records Announces 2nd Feature Film 'Paperweight' For 2025; UFC Fighters Join the Cast . 2024-12-03 . Pressparty . en.