Andy Roda

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Andy Roda
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Background information
Birth nameAndy Roda
Born11 March
Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres Soulful House, R'n'B, Pop
Occupation(s)Recording Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, Arranger, Musician, Performer, Actor, DJ, Entrepreneur
Years active1997–present
Labels Virgin, 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
Website www.andyroda.com

Andy Roda (born March 11) is a Danish-Filipino recording- performing- visual artist, curator and stage actor, dancer, DJ, and the owner of APEX Network GmbH a full service Hospitality and Entertainment company, ALIGN Records and Berlin's Most Finest (A boutique Talent & Events Agency). As a stage actor, he played "Babydoll" in Moulin Rouge - The Musical, as well as "The Engineer" (cover) in Miss Saigon.

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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

Safri Duo

Eurovision Song Contest

ALIGN Records

Peaking on the Official Australian ARIA Club Charts

"Get On Up" is an infectious house track made in collaboration with Italian duo Alaia & Gallo. The track spent more than 11 weeks on the Official Australian ARIA Club Charts, peaking at #6.

Theatre and Acting

Open Mic

Oh Là Là - Official Selection and Winner at The International Film Festival Manhattan

In the summer of 2021, Roda released "Oh Là Là (Original and Remixes)" [16] - the first of a string of new music and visuals, written, produced, directed, edited and color graded by himself. The single was well received by influential DJs and music blog Internationally and became an Official Selection at The International Film Festival Manhattan, where Roda then received the Silver Achievement Award in the "Professional Category".

Andy Roda pres. "The Short & Sweet Session"

Season 1 (2020)

Andy Roda pres. "The Short & Sweet Session", Season 1 Episodes
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleFeatured guestOriginal release date
11"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Lukas Großman"Lukas GroßmanMay 21, 2020 (2020-05-21)
22"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Dantanio Goodman"Dantanio GoodmanMay 28, 2020 (2020-05-28)
33"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Gloria Ryann"Gloria RyannJune 4, 2020 (2020-06-04)
44"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Nyassa Alberta"Nyassa AlbertaJune 11, 2020 (2020-06-11)
55"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Thomas Barsoe"Thomas BarsoeJune 18, 2020 (2020-06-18)
66"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Inaya Day" Inaya Day June 26, 2020 (2020-06-26)
77"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Dorrey Lyles"Dorrey LylesJuly 2, 2020 (2020-07-02)
88"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Robert Owens" Robert Owens (musician) July 9, 2020 (2020-07-09)
99"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Linda Andrews" Linda Andrews (singer) July 16, 2020 (2020-07-16)
1010"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Sharooz Raoofi" Sharooz July 23, 2020 (2020-07-23)
1111"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Julie Lindell"Julie LindellJuly 30, 2020 (2020-07-30)
1212"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Ingrid Arthur"Ingrid ArthurAugust 6, 2020 (2020-08-06)
1313"Andy Roda pres. "The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Claus Christensen"Claus ChristensenAugust 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)

Season 2 (2020)

Andy Roda pres. "The Short & Sweet Session", Season 2 Episodes
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleFeatured guestOriginal release date
141"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Tyree Cooper" Tyree Cooper September 3, 2020 (2020-09-03)
152"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Clayton Bryant"Clayton BryantSeptember 10, 2020 (2020-09-10)
163"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Diane Phelan"Gloria RyannSeptember 20, 2020 (2020-09-20)
174"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Pastor Greg Stamper"Pastor Greg StamperSeptember 27, 2020 (2020-09-27)
185"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Zindy Laursen"Zindy Laursen (of Cut 'N' Move)October 11, 2020 (2020-10-11)
196"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Milo Lee"Milo LeeOctober 18, 2020 (2020-10-18)
207"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Bill Coleman"Bill ColemanOctober 29, 2020 (2020-10-29)
218"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Marlin Monroe Williford"Marlin Monroe WillifordNovember 8, 2020 (2020-11-08)
229"Andy Roda pres. The Short & Sweet Session" ft. Tom Hugo" Tom Hugo (of Keiino)November 22, 2020 (2020-11-22)

Discography

Albums

Singles

Appears On

Awards and nominations

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2021Best Professional VideoThe International Film Festival Manhattan [19] Silver Achievement Award (Artist / Director), Professional CategoryWon
2021Best Music VideoThe International Film Festival Manhattan [19] Nominated
2009Andy RodaAmerican Scandinavian Society Grant Awards [20] Won
2008 ASAP SupahDance (album produced by Roda)24K Dance Award [7] Won
2000Andy Roda Danmarks Radio P3 Pris (Best New Artist)Nominated

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