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Andi Krush | |
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 Andi Krush in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andreas Calogero Galiano |
| Born | May 12, 2001 Heilbronn, Germany |
| Origin | Germany |
| Genres | Pop, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, author |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Andi Krush Music |
Andreas Calogero Galiano (born 12 May 2001), known professionally as Andi Krush, is a German singer, songwriter, musician, and author. He was featured as a rising talent in VoyageLA’s “Rising Stars” series.[1], and his single "Take It Away" was published through Dauman Music and reached number 14 on the UK Music Week Club Chart[2][3]. In August 2023, he released his debut EP, Shadows Run, produced by Chico Bennett.
Early life
[edit]Andreas Calogero Galiano was born in Heilbronn, Germany, into a Sicilian-Italian family whose livelihood centered on their restaurant, Gallo d’Oro, in nearby Neckarsulm.[4]. After a kitchen fire destroyed the original site, the family moved to Bad Friedrichshall, where he spent the remainder of his childhood[4]. He began writing songs at the age of nine, inspired by his older brother Salvatore (“Toto Blu”) and the live music performances in his father’s restaurant[4]
Career
[edit]Krush began releasing songs as a teenager on SoundCloud under the name Andi Krush. In Germany, he recorded his early sessions with Tim Eiermann (Bonassis of Liquido), laying the groundwork for his pop-rap sound.[3]
In 2022, he relocated to Los Angeles, collaborating with:
- John Hu – recorded "Your Love" (featuring Salvatore Galiano)[3]
- Hush – produced "Ferrari", "Every Day" and "All My Life"[3]
- Gyovanni Moner (Good Lunch) – co-wrote "Crazy Like You"; he is the brother of actress and singer Isabela Merced[3]
- Zach Alwin – produced "Loving Is Stronger" and "Painting a Picture"[3]
- The Ceasars and Dario Comuzzi – co-wrote "Lost in the City Lights" and "All I Can Hear"[3]
- Jason Dauman – provided A&R support and introduced Krush to Luigi “Lugo” Gonzalez, Chico Bennett, and Gerina Di Marco[3]
In August 2023, Krush and Bennett recorded the six-track EP Shadows Run in Burbank; music videos songs "Shadows Run" and "Beautiful (When Ur In My World) were directed by Chico Bennett and Christopher Broughton.[3]
Musical style and influences
[edit]Krush’s music blends pop, hip hop, and alternative styles. He cites beerbongs & bentleys by Post Malone, The Cure, and Arctic Monkeys as key influences, and describes his own sound as “genre-fluid”.[3]
Discography
[edit]EPs
[edit]- Shadows Run (2023) – produced by Chico Bennett[5]
Singles
[edit]- "Tutti Frutti" (2019)[5]
- "All My Life" (2020)[5]
- "Painting a Picture" (2021)[5]
- "All I Can Hear" (2021)[5]
- "Every Day" (2021)[5]
- "Ferrari" (2022)[5]
- "Your Love" (2022) – featuring Salvatore Galiano[5]
- "Crazy Like You" (2022)[5]
- "Loving Is Stronger" (2022)[5]
- "Take It Away" (2023) – remix by Luigi Gonzalez; UK Music Week Club Chart No. 14[6]
- "Love Estate" (2023)[5]
- "Running Running" (2023)[5]
- "Purple Sky" (Alēc Remix) (2023)[5]
Media appearances
[edit]- Appeared live on Red Ronnie’s “We Have a Dream” livestream with Chico Bennett, Stefano May, and Bobby Solo on 27 June 2023. Video: Red Ronnie “We Have a Dream” – Andi Krush & Chico Bennett on YouTube[7]
Bibliography
[edit]Published under his full name, Andreas Calogero Galiano:
- Pop Revolution: The Sound, Stars & Stories That Shaped Music (Soundwave Chronicles Book 1) (2025). Independently Published. ISBN 13 979‑8309652259.[8][9]
- The Entrepreneur’s Journey: Lessons from the Trenches (Visionaries & Trailblazers Book 1) (2025). Independently Published. ISBN 13 979‑8309676415.[10]
- City of Dreams: The Journey of Luca Romano (2025). Independently Published. ISBN 13 979‑8309698134.[11]
- Mastering Financial Fundamentals (Financial Growth Strategies) (2025). Independently Published. ISBN 13 979‑8309591954.[12]
- The Dream of Success (Legacy & Dreams Collection) (2025). Independently Published. ISBN 13 979‑8309800360.[13]
- The Metabolic Code: Unlock Your Body’s True Potential (Unlock Your Best Self Series) (2025). Independently Published. ISBN 13 979‑8309793747.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ VoyageLA. "Rising Stars: Meet Andreas Calogero Galiano of Burbank". VoyageLA. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "TAKE IT AWAY. Andi Krush. Music Week Club Chart peak". Songstats. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j VoyageLA. "Daily Inspiration: Meet Andreas Calogero Galiano". VoyageLA. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ a b c "Wie ein junger Rapper Erfolg im harten Musikbusiness finden will". Heilbronner Stimme (in German). 3 February 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Andi Krush Discography: Vinyl, CDs, & More". Discogs. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "TAKE IT AWAY. Andi Krush. Music Week Club Chart peak". Songstats. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Red Ronnie "We Have a Dream" – Andi Krush & Chico Bennett". YouTube. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Pop Revolution: The Sound, Stars & Stories That Shaped Music". LaFeltrinelli. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Pop Revolution: The Sound, Stars & Stories That Shaped Music (Soundwave Chronicles Book 1)". Goodreads. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "The Entrepreneur's Journey: Lessons from the Trenches". LaFeltrinelli. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "City of Dreams: The Journey of Luca Romano". LaFeltrinelli. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Mastering Financial Fundamentals". LaFeltrinelli. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "The Dream of Success". LaFeltrinelli. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "The Metabolic Code: Unlock Your Body's True Potential". IBS. Retrieved 5 May 2025.