Bazzi (Andrew Bazzi) is an American singer-songwriter and Vine star who rose to fame with the single Mine. He started playing the guitar at the age of 4. Posted cover versions on YouTube when he was 15 years old.
The artist has released several singles on his channel. Among them were such hits as Got Friends, Sober and Beautiful. He created his own label, Iamcosmic. He released his debut studio album Cosmic, which was inspired by his passion for space.
The album peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard 200. He recently collaborated with Camila Cabello on the Beautiful remix.
Bazzi's childhood and youth
Andrew Bazzi was born on August 28, 1997 in Dearborn, Michigan. He grew up in a middle-class Lebanese-American family. He began his studies in Michigan. He then moved to Los Angeles with his father to pursue a music career in 2014. Graduated from Santa Monica High School in 2015.
The boy was interested in music since childhood, and his parents developed his talent. His first live performance was in a talent show in 6th grade. He sang Bruno Mars Talking to the Moon. He was also part of his church choir.
The singer started his career from the Internet. He posted the first cover songs on YouTube when he was 15 years old. The artist continued to make vine throughout the year. In the same year, he became popular.
He was influenced Guns N 'Roses, Duran Duran, Justin Timberlake and Bryson Tiller. It was also inspired by fellow Viner SelfieC and internet sensation Kenny Holland.
The 20-year-old American singer-songwriter has already gained a lot of fans, namely Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello. As one of the breakout stars of 2018 and recently collaborating with Camila Cabello, Bazzi has started to conquer the world with pop music.
Career
Bazzi has become popular on social media. And in 2015, he received more than 1,5 million subscribers on the YouTube channel. His popular track in Vine Bring Me Home was the first to gain popularity.
He soon established himself as a star and was featured on the Fancy Cars Fun track in 2016. Encouraged by the initial success, he released several singles on the channel over the next two years, including Got Friends, Alone, Sober and Beautiful.
The artist released the single Mine digitally in the United States and Europe in October 2017. The song did not initially chart, but became popular, becoming an internet meme. She debuted on various charts at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It was certified platinum in the US, Canada, Sweden and Australia in 2018. The song has been streamed over 70 million times worldwide. And it has over 11 million views on YouTube.
During this period, the singer released three singles Gone, Honest and Why, which were equally popular. He collaborated with American electronic dance and music producer Christopher Comstock, commonly known as Marshmello. Was invited as a special guest on Camila Cabello's Never Be So tour of North America.
Debut album Bazzi
He created his own record Iamcosmic and released his debut studio album Cosmic. It was simultaneously released on major label Atlantic Recording Corporation. The album, inspired by his obsession with space, peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 (USA) in 2018.
He recently collaborated with Camila Cabello on a remix of the single Beautiful. It was released in August 2018 and has become one of the most popular songs in recent times.
He also participated in Timberlake's Man of the Woods Tour. The tour successfully completed the European leg and ended in Canada in January 2019.
Bazzi has come a long way in a short time. The fans love his music. In 2018, he received recognition with the nomination "Best New Artist" on MTV Video Music.
Basic work
- The debut studio album Cosmic was released on April 12, 2018 by Atlantic Records.
- Hit singles include: Alone, Sober and Beautiful in 2016. It was followed by: Mine (2017) and Why, Gone, Honest and Beautiful (2018).
- He was part of the Never Be Like This tour with Camila Cabello. And also with Justin Timberlake's Man of the Woods Tour in 2018.
- In 2018, he was nominated for "Best New Work" at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Bazzi's personal life
Andrew grew up in a friendly family, where he was raised by his older brother. His father was a driving force and mentor. Guided his career from the day he gave him his first guitar.
Success on social media made him a sensation. Love quickly appeared from fans, but more, of course, fans. Nevertheless, he kept his personal life and musical career. Recently, he has been dating Instagram star and model Renee Herbert.
5 interesting facts about Buzzy:
First
The singer became famous thanks to Vine. In the past, other artists have also used social media and streaming platforms. To start his career, Justin Bieber started with YouTube too. Bazzi account had 1,5 million followers in 2015, released Bring You Home. The clip was 6 seconds long, "fans" were able to instantly use the song in their videos. It also allowed them to buy his track on iTunes.
Second
His latest success is on Snapchat. Bazzi released the single Mine on October 12, 2017. But it didn't debut on the charts until February 3, 2018. The song became a meme after it became a Snapchat filter. “You are so damn precious when you smile,” the artist sings as hearts appear around the person. If a guy can release a song on a 6 second social media platform, why not be a filter?
The tune came about while the singer was hanging out with friends at a pool party, according to USA Today. A few days later, he went into the studio with producer Rice N Peas to record it. The lyrics were something along the lines of "just spewing freestyle...". "I loved the simplicity and at the same time it contained so many details and feelings."
The third
He released his debut album Cosmic in 2018. "I think space and music go hand in hand, in the sense that they give life a little more mystery and magic," he said of the record.
Fourth
He is Lebanese-American. Buzzy was born in Dearborn, Michigan. A city with a large population in the East. “I am very passionate about this culture,” Bazzi said. The artist emphasized the importance of embracing his legacy, even when President Donald Trump blamed immigrants, especially those from Muslim countries. "It's not right what's going on, I think it would be good for Lebanese Americans to have someone they can look up to and start trusting that someone can support them."
Fifth
He toured with Camila, and Taylor is his "fan". Bazzi opened for Camila on her North American tour. They later remixed his track Beautiful. The new version was released on August 2nd. Camila also opened up in this song from the other side. “It was really cool. Taylor is an artist that I have a lot of respect for, she's a great songwriter and business woman."
