Andy Roda
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Performing at the Hiro Ballroom in New York City (2007) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andy Roda |
| Born |
11 March Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres | Pop, soul, electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, musician, actor, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Virgin, Lifted House/DiscoWax/Sony, Bonnier Music, Star Records, Big Big Soundz, POGI Entertainment |
| Website | www.andyroda.com |
Andy Roda (born March 11) is a Danish-Filipino singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, instrumentalist, visual artist and occasional actor.
Early life
Andy Roda is the youngest child of two Filipino immigrants to Denmark. He grew up in Copenhagen in a home with no music other than the radio and a limited vinyl record collection.
He started his singning career with the Danish Boys Choir (Det Danske Drengekor).[1] As a teenager Roda, was first signed to an independent label, but later discovered by Virgin Records.
Career
After graduating from Sankt Annæ Gymnasium,[2] Roda released his self-written and co-produced debut album Dish on Virgin Records in 1999.[1][3] After a tour, he recorded a second album for the same label which was however never released. He subsequently relocated to New York City. Andy Roda first appeared on national television in the US when he competed in the show Next Big Star on Pax TV and came in second in the grand finale of the competition.[4]
In New York City, Andy Roda regularly performed in live venues, among other in Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar,[5] and he performed as an opener for R&B singer Jon B.[6]
In 2007, Andy Roda released the single "Shake Yo Thang" and wrote and produced the song "Real Man" for Filipino superstar Vina Morales, as well as "Dancing Naked" for girl group the Kitty Girls. Both songs appeared on the Supahdance Album that was later certified gold.[7] That same year, he founded the record label POGI Entertainment, mainly focusing on releasing his material. The first release was the EP/single "Aiyahh" which became part of an international advertising campaign for Puma fragrances, covering 15 European countries.[8]
Roda wrote and produced "Samson's Hair" for the 2009 Hollywood teen comedy Love at First Hiccup. For the Danish singer Monique Spartalis he also arranged and produced the song "Song for the Forgotten" of which the revenue was donated to the Danish Red Cross.[9] As a singer/actor, Roda starred as the leading character Randy in the musical production Filipinos in America.
In 2009, Andy Roda toured as a backing vocalist with Danish superstar Thomas Helmig and also contributed in this role to Helmig's studio album Tommy Boy.[10] On this tour, Roda was spotted by the multi-platinum selling act Safri Duo and invited to front their upcoming live tours and shows.[1] Andy Roda and Safri Duo closed the Dni Morza Festival in Szczecin.
In 2011 the "Superstar" single was released through POGI Entertainment. The official music video marked Andy Roda's debut as a director and visual effects animator.
In June 2012, Roda and female DJ duo Delicious (consisting of Denise and Karina Jensen) formed the group A.R.D and released "Love Is In Your Heart" on Uniform Beat / Playground Music Scandinavia.[11]
In January 2013, Roda and business partner Christine Pedersen organized the first "The Church Berlin" party in Kreuzberg neighbourhood in Berlin.
At the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014 Andy Roda was one of Basim's background singers and dancer when he presented the Danish entry "Cliche Love Song" live on stage.
In 2015, Roda participated himself in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2015, the Danish national pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. His entry "Love Is Love" was written by Andy Roda and Maria H. Jensen, and produced with Michael Parsberg and Alexander Odden (also known as Pegboard Nerds)[12][13]
Discography
Albums
- 1999: Dish
Singles
- 1998: "The Power"
- 1999: "Secret"
- 1999: "Something to Talk About"
- 2008: "Aiyahh"
- 2009: "Ready 2 Love U"
- 2010: "Shake Your Thang"
- 2011: "Beautiful"
- 2012: "Superstar"
- 2015: "Love Is Love"
Appears On
- 1998: ADL - "Love Trippin" (vocals: Andy Roda)
- 2001: Clemens feat. Andy Roda - "Nyd livet"[14]
- 2004: Zindy feat. Andy Roda - "Crying Days Are Over"
- 2006: Ron Gelfer feat. Andy Roda - "Step By Step"
- 2009: Andy Roda - "Slave" (Soundtrack of the documentary Naked Ambition: An R Rated Look at an X Rated Industry)
- 2009: Dee-Nice feat. Andy Roda - "I'm Ready"
- 2009: Andy Roda - "Samson's Hair" (Soundtrack of the film Love at First Hiccup)
- 2009: Thomas Helmig - Tommy Boy (background vocals on the album)
- 2011: "Song for the Forgotten" (charity single with many other Danish artists)
- 2012: "Love Is in Your Heart" (as part of A.R.D.)
- 2012: Julie Lindell - To Whom It May Concern (as background vocalist)
- 2013: Thomas Mengel feat. Andy Roda - "I'm Here"
- 2015: Meeco feat. Aaron Marcellus, Yahzarah, Ingrid Arthur, Andy Roda, Wanja Janeva, Shedrick Mitchell, Brad Allen Williams, Bryan Smith, David "DJ" Ginyard, Jermaine Parrish & Alan Plummer - "Can’t Get You out of My Mind"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Andy Roda | Danmarks Radio P3 Pris (Best New Artist) | Nominated |
| 2008 | ASAP SupahDance (album produced by Roda) | 24K Dance Award[7] | Won |
| 2009 | Andy Roda | American Scandinavian Society Grant Awards[15] | Won |
Theatre and Acting
- 2008: "Filipinos in America" (lead singer and actor)
References
- 1 2 3 dr.dk: "Andy er i front hos Safri Duo - nu bakker han Basim op" (April 17, 2014)
- ↑ dr.dk: "Sang 05: Andy Roda - Love is Love" (January 26, 2015)
- ↑ Billboard Magazine 11. Sept. 1999: "Hit Denmark - Andy Roda"
- ↑ Video: "Andy Roda Winning on Next Big Star Show"
- ↑ Video: "Motown Legend VALERIE SIMPSON introducing ANDY RODA - Live @ the Sugarbar, NYC "
- ↑ Video: "Andy Roda Opening for Jon B @ ClubbinTV in NYC"
- 1 2 pep.ph: "24K Gold Awards given to recording artists" (Decembre 15, 2008)
- ↑ asianave.com: "Andy Roda Signs with PUMA Fragrances for Int'l Campaign!" (February 7, 2008)
- ↑ http://moniquespartalis.com/download/Song_for_the_forgotten_pressemeddelelse.pdf
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Thomas-Helmig-Tommy-Boy/release/1991338
- ↑ pogientertainment.com: "A.R.D (ANDY RODA & DELICIOUS)"
- ↑ dr.dk: "Finalisterne til Melodi Grand Prix 2015" (January 26, 2015)
- ↑ RaNking in the final show on eurosong.dk
- ↑ Clemens – Professionel Bla Bla... on Discogs
- ↑ americanscandinavian.org: Presentation of Andy Roda