{{Short description|American music producer}} {{Unreliable sources|date=November 2024}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2016}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Andrew Balogh | image = Andrew_Balogh.jpg | birth_place = Harbor City, California, U.S. | occupation = Music Producer, Composer, Saxophonist, Record Executive | years_active = 2010–present | label = Universal Music Group | website = }}

'''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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stories |first=Local |date=2023-03-06 |title=Conversations with Andrew Balogh |url=https://voyagela.com/interview/conversations-with-andrew-balogh/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Voyage LA Magazine {{!}} LA City Guide |language=en-US}}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Teen Jazz Interview with Commercial Music and Film Composer |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLY-idH-PC8 |access-date=March 4, 2016 |website=YouTube - Teen Jazz |publisher=}}</ref> Balogh attended Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, majoring in Jazz Studies and Composition.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 15, 2013 |title=Andrew Balogh Wins Hollywood Music in Media Award |url=https://web.csulb.edu/depts/music/wordpress/bccm/2013/12/andrew-balogh-wins-hollywood-music-in-media-award/ |access-date=March 4, 2016 |publisher=Bob Cole Conservatory of Music}}</ref>

== Career == Balogh contributed to the rapper Gunplay's favorably acclaimed album ''Living Legend'', ranking #171 in the 2015 US Billboard Top 200,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1519870/Gunplay/chart?f=305|title=Gunplay - Chart History|last=|first=|date=|website=US Billboard Top 200|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> #17 in the 2015 US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1519870/Gunplay/chart?f=333|title=Gunplay - Chart History|last=|first=|date=|website=US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> and #11 in the 2015 US Billboard Top Rap Albums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1519870/Gunplay/chart?f=335|title=Gunplay - Chart History|last=|first=|date=|website=US Billboard Top Rap Albums|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Minsker |first=Evan |date=2022-04-03 |title=Grammys 2022 Winners: See the Full List Here |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/grammys-2022-winners-see-the-full-list-here/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Taylor Eigsti |url=https://lydialiebman.com/index.php/project/taylor-eigsti/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=LYDIALIEBMAN.COM |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-06 |title=10 Albums You Need to Know: March 2024 - JAZZIZ Magazine |url=https://jazziz.com/10-albums-you-need-to-know-march-2024/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-19 |title=Taylor Eigsti / Plot Armor (J) |url=https://narymusic2014.blog.jp/archives/92550256.html |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Jazz & Drummer |language=ja}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Taylor Eigsti {{!}} Artist {{!}} GRAMMY.com |url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/taylor-eigsti/12389 |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=grammy.com}}</ref>

As a saxophonist and keyboardist, Balogh has toured with artists and bands such as Macy Gray, Lady Gaga, and Sublime With Rome.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/86mGHDDSOI/|title=Rocking Out On Keys During Summer Tour With Sublime With Rome|last=Balogh|first=Andrew|date=|publisher=Instagram|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-23 |title=Getting to Know Andrew Balogh: Esteemed Musician, Songwriter, Producer & Mentor |url=https://celebsecrets.com/getting-to-know-andrew-balogh-esteemed-musician-songwriter-producer-mentor/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Celeb Secrets |language=en-US}}</ref> 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".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.soundtrack.net/movie/dirty-grandpa/|title=Dirty Grandpa (2016)|publisher=soundtrack.net|access-date=}}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council of Global Change |url=https://un.cgc.ngo/council-members/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Council of Global Change {{!}} Official Site |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Discography == {| class="wikitable" !'''Work''' !'''Role''' !'''Notes''' !Ref |- |''Little Joy'' (album) |Baritone Saxophone |Side-project of The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti |<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Andrew Balogh - Credits |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/andrew-balogh-mn0001024359 |access-date= |publisher=AllMusic}}</ref> |- |''Like a Drug'' (mixtape album) by Honey Cocaine |Producer |Producer on ''Babysitta'' |<ref name=":1" /> |- |''Living Legend'' by Gunplay |Co-writer, Producer |Co-writer and producer on ''From Da Jump'' |<ref name=":1" /> |- |''It Was a Good Day'' |Composer, Performer |From the motion picture ''Dirty Grandpa'' |<ref name=":0" /> |- |''Property'' by Liane V and Jessica Lesaca |Songwriter, Producer | |<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=All Music |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/property-mw0002928340/credits |website=AllMusic}}</ref> |- |''You and I'' by Johnny Orlando |Songwriter, Producer | |<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |title=All Music |url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/you-and-i-mt0052981113 |website=AllMusic}}</ref> |- |''Let Go'' by Johnny Orlando |Songwriter, Producer | |<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |title=All Music |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/let-go-mw0002951506/credits |website=AllMusic}}</ref> |- |''Guilty as Charged'' |Songwriter, Producer |From the motion picture ''Tallulah (Film)'' |<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |title=Soundsize |url=http://soundsize.com/movie_tallulah_7693052}}</ref> |- |''Bad Boys for Life'' |Soundtrack Musician | | |- |''Fade 2 Black'' |Songwriter, Producer |From the motion picture ''The Outcasts (Film)'' | |}

== Awards == thumb|Andrew Balogh accepts the 2013 Hollywood Music and Media Special Recognition Award for an Original Score. Presented by Miss North Hollywood, Brittany Wagner. * 2013 Hollywood Music And Media Awards - Special Recognition For Original Score - TV PROMO - Throw it Back (Reality Series TV Show) ==References== {{Reflist}}

== External links == * {{Official website|http://www.andrewbalogh.com}} * [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7107896/ Andrew Balogh on IMDB]

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