Andy Roda
Andy Roda (born March 11) is a Danish-Filipino recording- performing- visual artist, curator and stage actor; an occasional DJ and the Owner of ALIGN Records and Berlin's Most Finest. 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"). 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, Roda released his self-written and co-produced debut album "Dish" on Virgin Records in 1999. 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. In New York City, Andy Roda regularly performed in live venues, among other in Ashford & Simpson's "Sugar Bar , and he performed as the opening act for R&B singer Jon B. 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. 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)" - 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".