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Andye is just getting started. With only a few releases, the Ethiopian-born and Toronto-raised singer and dancer has already accumulated over 7.6 million streams across all platforms—in addition to his 2.2 million likes on TikTok and over 700,000 views on YouTube.
Among Andye’s chief sonic influences are The Weeknd’s dark, raw sounds and storytelling and the distinct artistry of Michael Jackson. He dreams of collaborating with producers like Doc McKinney (known for working with The Weeknd).
With his eyes trained relentlessly forward, blinkered to any mental or physical obstacles that might trip up a less concentrated artist, Andye spurs himself toward his goals. He knows they are achievable, simply because he believes he’ll get there in the end. “I want to break records,” he says matter-of-factly. “I want to be the best I can be. The way people say, 'I want to do this like Michael'—in 10 years, I want them to be like, 'this sounds like Andye'. I want my music to have that type of impact."
