Bobby Andonov

Bobby Andonov (Macedonian: Боби Андонов; born 28 August 1994), known by his stage name BOBI, is an Australian singer, songwriter and producer.

Bobby Andonov
Andonov performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameBobby Andonov
Also known asBobi Andonov
Born (1994-08-28) 28 August 1994
Melbourne, Australia
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresR&B, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar
Years active2014–present
LabelsAndonov Music
Websitebobiandonov.com

Early life

Andonov was born on 28 August 1994 in Melbourne, from Macedonian parents originating from Strumica, Macedonia.[1] He has performed since the age of six, when he started dancing and singing in his hometown of Melbourne. At the age of nine, he starred as Danny Zuko in a junior production of Grease the musical. He lived in Macedonia from the age of 13 to 15. He was then selected to be one of four young Simbas in the broadway production of The Lion King in Melbourne and Shanghai, China.[2]

Music career

At the age of 13, Andonov represented Macedonia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Cyprus. Out of 15 countries, he came in fifth with his song "Prati Mi SMS", which led to a European tour around the Balkans.[1] In 2010, at the age of 15, Andonov entered for Australia's Got Talent. His audition reached over 15 million views. He was a grand finalist on the show, performing covers of songs including Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Kanye West's "Heartless".[3] In 2010, record producer and music critic Molly Meldrum flew Andonov to Sydney to meet R&B singer Usher.[3]

In early 2014, Andonov wrote two songs for the Australian feature film The Dream Children, directed by Robert Chuter. He also worked on Afrojack’s 2014 debut album Forget the World, co-writing the track "Born to Run", which features Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees on vocals. Andonov co-wrote and co-produced the 2015 single "Stone", recorded by The X Factor Australia winner Cyrus Villanueva.[4]

In November 2015, Andonov was signed to a deal with Hollywood Records.[5] On 20 October 2017, he released his debut single "Apartment", along with a music video for the song.[6]

Influences

Andonov has cited Terence Trent D'Arby, Prince and George Michael as music influences.

Discography

Singles
  • "Apartment" (2017)
  • "Faithful" (2018)
  • "Smoke" (2018)

Production and writing credits
Year Artist Album Song Credit Peak chart positions
AUS
[7]
2014 Afrojack feat. Tyler Glenn Forget the World "Born to Run" Co-writer –
2015 Joel Fletcher "State of Emergency" Co-writer, vocals –
Cyrus Villanueva Cyrus "Stone" Co-writer, co-producer 4

See also

References
  1. Jonathon Moran and Elle Halliwell, "Australia's Got Talent star Bobby Andonov has secret past life," The Daily Telegraph, 16 May 2010.
  2. David Knox, "Bobby Andonov at Junior Eurovision," TV Tonight, 16 May 2010.
  3. Colin Vickery, "Talent changes Bobby's future," Herald Sun, 8 June 2010.
  4. David Watt, "Cyrus Wins 'X Factor' Australia and Celebrates By Dropping New Single," Noise, 2015.
  5. Mike Wass, "Cyrus Wins 'X Factor' Australia, Drops 'Stone' Cold Smash," Idolator, 25 November 2015.
  6. Jon Ali, "Queer Necessities: Billboard Pride's November Playlist," Billboard, 1 November 2017.
  7. Peak positions in Australia:

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