Andrew Bazzi (born August 28, 1997) was born in Canton, Michigan, United States. He is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is professionally known as Bazzi. He rose to fame with his breakout hit "Mine," which was released in October 2017 and gained widespread recognition in early 2018. "Mine" soared to number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and made its mark on various international music charts. In 2018, Bazzi unveiled his debut studio album, "Cosmic," which peaked at an impressive number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Before his meteoric rise in the music industry, Bazzi dabbled in social media, creating a Vine account in July 2013. By 2015, he had garnered a substantial following of 1.5 million on the platform. In September of the same year, he achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first artist to release a Vine "Featured Track" titled "Bring You Home." Bazzi's musical influences include Justin Timberlake, Bryson Tiller, Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, and Guns N' Roses.
Following the release of "Mine," Bazzi's talent attracted the attention of Warner Music-affiliated Artist Partner Group, and he inked a deal that included his songwriter, Henry Fredrickson. The song's popularity soared as it became a viral internet meme, with videos featuring the Snapchat "hearts" filter and overlaying lyrics. "Mine" eventually debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 11.
Bazzi continued to make waves in the music scene with singles like "Why?," "Gone," and "Honest" in 2018. He even collaborated with Camila Cabello on a remix of the song "Beautiful." Additionally, he embarked on tours alongside artists like Camila Cabello and Justin Timberlake.
In 2019, Bazzi collaborated with K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment, co-writing songs for EXO, NCT Dream, and Lay Zhang. He released his debut mixtape, "Soul Searching," in August 2019, featuring tracks like "Paradise" and "Focus" with 21 Savage. In 2020 saw Bazzi dropping singles like "Young & Alive," "Renee's Song," "I Got You," "I Don't Think I'm ok," and "Crazy."
Finally, after a four-year hiatus, Bazzi returned on September 16, 2022, with his highly anticipated album, "Infinite Dreams," featuring 19 tracks, including collaborations with LANY ("Dlma") and Cordae ("Only Fan"). To celebrate the album's release, Bazzi announced his "Infinite Dream" tour, promising an exciting journey through sixteen cities for his dedicated fan base.
