Andrew Balogh

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.

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. Balogh attended Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, majoring in Jazz Studies and Composition.

Career Balogh contributed to the rapper Gunplay's favorably acclaimed album Living Legend, ranking #171 in the 2015 US Billboard Top 200, #17 in the 2015 US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #11 in the 2015 US Billboard Top Rap Albums. 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.

As a saxophonist and keyboardist, Balogh has toured with artists and bands such as Macy Gray, Lady Gaga, and Sublime With Rome. 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".

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.

Discography WorkRoleNotesRefLittle Joy (album)Baritone SaxophoneSide-project of The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti Like a Drug (mixtape album) by Honey CocaineProducerProducer on Babysitta You and I by Johnny OrlandoSongwriter, Producer Let Go by Johnny OrlandoSongwriter, Producer Guilty as ChargedSongwriter, ProducerFrom the motion picture Tallulah (Film) Bad Boys for LifeSoundtrack MusicianFade 2 BlackSongwriter, ProducerFrom the motion picture The Outcasts (Film)

Awards 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)