Andy Roda

Andy Roda (born March 11) is a Danish-Filipino recording artist, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, engineer, instrumentalist, visual artist, DJ, dancer and actor. Owner of ALIGN Records.

Andy Roda
Background information
Birth nameAndy Roda
Born11 March
Copenhagen, Denmark
GenresSoulful House, R'n'B, Pop
Occupation(s)Recording Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Arranger, Musician, Performer, Actor, DJ, Entrepreneur
Years active1997–present
LabelsVirgin, Lifted House/DiscoWax/Sony, Bonnier Music, Star Records, Big Big Soundz, POGI Entertainment, King Street Sounds, Blacksoul Music, 4th Quarter, Simma Black, Ibadan Records, Milk & Sugar Recordings, ALIGN Records
Websitewww.andyroda.com

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 singing 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

DISH

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 never released.

New York City

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 the opening act for R&B singer Jon B.[6]

Philippines
  • 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]

Safri Duo & Tourlife
  • 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]

Eurovision Song Contest
  • 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 the Pegboard Nerds.[12][13]

ALIGN Records
  • 2017 also marked the year of Andy Roda's rebranding of music, with a string of chart topping releases on acclaimed House Music labels, including KingStreet Records, Ibadan Records, Blacksoul records, Tinted Records, and his own ALIGN Records.

Theatre and Acting
  • 2018: "Beat It - Die Show Über Den King Of Pop!" (Vocal Captain, Singer, Dancer, Actor) (Marlon Jackson, The Promoter, James Journalist). Roda is part of the first German theatre musical production "Beat It"[14] based on "The King Of Pop" Michael Jackson's life, playing multiple roles, including Marlon Jackson, "The Promoter" and singing and dancing in iconic choreographies such as "Smooth Criminal", "Thriller", "Beat It" on tour in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
  • 2017: "Efter Brylluppet" (After The Wedding - Oscar nominated movie by Susanne Bier turned musical theatre) playing the role as "Christian Refner" in "Efter Brylluppet"[15] (After The Wedding) - by Danish director Susanne Bier a Best Foreign Film nominee at the Academy Awards in 2005. The musical theatre production was adapted for stage and directed by Peter Langdal, produced by Aarhus Musikhus, and Betty Nansen Theatre in Copenhagen.
  • 2008: "Filipinos in America" (Lead Singer and Actor, "Randy")

Open Mic
  • In 2018, Roda formed Berlin's Most Finest Open Mic - a regular live music showcase in Berlin.
  • In January 2013, Roda and Christine Pedersen organized the first "The Church Berlin" party in Kreuzberg neighbourhood in Berlin.

Andy Roda pres. "The Short & Sweet Session"
  • In March 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Andy created his first weekly Facebook Live Series entitled "Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session"[16] as a way to stay connected and inspired with fellow artists. Guests included house music legends Robert Owens, Inaya Day, Linda Andrews (Winner of XFactor Denmark), Thomas Barsoe (Founder of OC Hit Factory and manager of Zhavia), Nyassa Alberta (Lead actress portraying Tina Turner in "Tina The Musical") to name a few.

Discography

Albums
  • 1999: “Dish” (Virgin Records) (Artist, Writer, Co-Producer)

Singles
  • 2017: “Get On Up” (Tinted Records) (Peaked at #6 on the Official Australian ARIA Club Chart)
  • 2017: “Please” (Pannoc, Andy Roda) (Street King)
  • 2017: “Dance On” (Blacksoul Music) (Traxsource Charts: #1 Essential House, #2 Hype Chart, #2 Weekend Weapons Chart)
  • 2017: “Never Knew” (4th Quarter Music)
  • 2017: “Lovin You EP” (ALIGN Records)
  • 2017: “Movin ’n Werkin’” (Simma Black) (Traxsource Charts: #117 in Top 200 Of 2017, #2 Essential House, #8 Hype Chart, #13 Weekend Weapons)
  • 2017: “Rock The Boat” (ALIGN Records) (Traxsource Charts: #14 Essential Jackin)
  • 2017: “Fired Up” (with Jerome Sydenham feat. Dorrey Lyles) (Ibadan Records) (Traxsource Charts: #2 Essential Soulful, #2 Hype Chart, #8 Weekend Weapons)
  • 2017: “U Don’t Even Know Me” (King Street Sounds) (Traxsource Charts: #10 Essential Soulful)
  • 2016: “High On Love” (King Street Sounds)
  • 2015: "Love Is Love" (SONY)
  • 2013: "I'm Here" - Thomas Mengel feat. Andy Roda (Lifted House / SONY)
  • 2012: "Superstar" (POGI)
  • 2012: "Love Is In Your Heart" (as part of A.R.D.)
  • 2011: "Beautiful" (Lifted House / SONY)
  • 2010: "Shake Your Thang"(POGI)
  • 2009: "Ready 2 Love U" (POGI)
  • 2009: Dee-Nice feat. Andy Roda - "I'm Ready"
  • 2009: Andy Roda - "Slave" (Soundtrack of the documentary Naked Ambition: An R Rated Look at an X Rated Industry)
  • 2009: "Samson's Hair" (OST Love at First Hiccup)
  • 2008: "Aiyahh" (POGI)
  • 2006: "Step By Step" - Ron Gelfer feat. Andy Roda (Disco:Wax / SONY)
  • 2004: "Crying Days Are Over" - Zindy feat. Andy Roda
  • 2001: "Nyd livet”- Clemens feat. Andy Roda -[17]
  • 1999: "Something to Talk About" (Virgin)
  • 1999: "Secret" (Virgin)
  • 1998: "The Power" (Virgin)

Appears On
  • 2019: Lucas Rieger feat. Nico Santos - Unlove (From The Voice Of Germany) (Background Vocals, BV Arrangement)
  • 2018: Alex Scuderi - I Feel The Same (Original Mixes)(ALIGN Records)(Single and Music Video)
  • 2018: Alex Scuderi - I Feel The Same (Emotech Mixes)(ALIGN Records)(A&R, Producer, Arranger, Writer, Engineer)
  • 2017: Janne Tavi Feat. Robert Owens - The Other Man(Ibadan Records)(Vocal Production, Edit, Mix Engineer)
  • 2017: SF9 - Jungle Game (Burning Sensation EP)(FNC ENTERTAINMENT, under license to Loen Entertainment Inc) (Writer)
  • 2015: "Can’t Get You out of My Mind”- 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
  • 2012: Julie Lindell - To Whom It May Concern (Background Vocals)
  • 2011: "Song for the Forgotten" (Producer, Arranger, Featured Vocalist) (Single feat. Various Artists)
  • 2009: Thomas Helmig - Tommy Boy (Background Vocals)
  • 1998: ADL - "Love Trippin" (Featured Vocalist)

Awards and Nominations
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2000Andy RodaDanmarks Radio P3 Pris (Best New Artist)Nominated
2008ASAP SupahDance (album produced by Roda)24K Dance Award[7]Won
2009Andy RodaAmerican Scandinavian Society Grant Awards[18]Won
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References
  1. dr.dk: "Andy er i front hos Safri Duo - nu bakker han Basim op" (April 17, 2014)
  2. dr.dk: "Sang 05: Andy Roda - Love is Love" (January 26, 2015)
  3. Billboard Magazine 11. Sept. 1999: "Hit Denmark - Andy Roda"
  4. Video: "Andy Roda Winning on Next Big Star Show"
  5. Video: "Motown Legend VALERIE SIMPSON introducing ANDY RODA - Live @ the Sugarbar, NYC "
  6. Video: "Andy Roda Opening for Jon B @ ClubbinTV in NYC"
  7. pep.ph: "24K Gold Awards given to recording artists" (Decembre 15, 2008)
  8. asianave.com: "Andy Roda Signs with PUMA Fragrances for Int'l Campaign!" (February 7, 2008)
  9. http://moniquespartalis.com/download/Song_for_the_forgotten_pressemeddelelse.pdf
  10. "Thomas Helmig - Tommy Boy (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 2009-11-02. Retrieved 2018-09-24.
  11. pogientertainment.com: "A.R.D (ANDY RODA & DELICIOUS)"
  12. dr.dk: "Finalisterne til Melodi Grand Prix 2015" (January 26, 2015)
  13. RaNking in the final show on eurosong.dk
  14. Beat It - Das Musical Über Den King Of Pop
  15. bettynansen.dk
  16. "Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session"
  17. Clemens – Professionel Bla Bla... on Discogs
  18. americanscandinavian.org: Presentation of Andy Roda
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