Andre Henry on SoundBetter

Jamaican-American award-winning singer-songwriter (ASCAP), 3x Emmy-nominated producer, and vocalist from specializing soulful, anthemic pop music. Based in LA, raised in ATL.

My songwriting & production skills have been shaped by working industry leaders for over a decade, from Motown legends Ashford & Simpson to contemporary hitmakers at 1500 or Nothin. I'd love to help you finish your project.

I'm a multi-instrumentalist and award-winning singer-songwriter, so I can help with all things production: lyrics and melody, beat-making/composition, arrangement, and vocals. If you're an indie artist paying out of pocket, let me know and I'll try to work with your budget.

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

Credits

The NFL Network

Languages

English

8 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

Endorse Andre Henry

by Christopher Michael
Verified (Client)
Andre is an amazing creator, gives exact vision and very easy to work with! I can’t wait to hear our finished product!
by Brian Cruz
Verified (Client)
a true professional and a pleasure to work with!
by Danny Harris
Verified
Andre's got it. It's pretty simple. There's no need to wax poetic about his prowess (though you could certainly do it), but I will say this: his ear is true, his chops are sharp, and his output is keen and vital. If you're here considering Andre, I wouldn't look any further. End search.
by Ivan Berger
Verified (Client)
Andre was super fast and clear in communicating what he wanted! I highly recommend him! Talented producer! God bless you!
by Mike Bennett
I’ve worked with Andre many times over the last decade. It’s hard for me to say what element of his musicianship is most impressive. I think I was first struck by his vocal prowess and songwriting. But the more time we spent making music together so many other things came to the fore: Andre’s production and arranging skills; his infectious sense of groove; ability to assemble and direct an A-list musical team; a breadth of stylistic knowledge and diversity of influences always punctuated by an unmistakable signature sound. Maybe most crucial is his message and how it captivates his listeners.
by Doug Fenske
Andre is a true talent and person of music. His style of collaboration is very open and engaging. He understands what’s best for a record and knows how to achieve it.

Work with Andre!
by Jamie Blake
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Andre since last August. He is a talented, dependable and innovative songwriter, producer and musician. Andre is easy to be around, great at communicating and adds value to any project he works on.
by Alicia Crosby
I worked with Andre to create music for my forthcoming podcast and he made this a really fun process. We talked about what genres and artists I appreciated, the types of instruments worked for me, and the vibe I was trying to set in my show. I had a blast working with him to take something from concept to production and think you will too.

Interview with Andre Henry

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recently got two sogs placed with the NFL Network for Super Bowl LVI. I composed and arranged a rendition of "California Love" performed by 1500 or Nothin. The other track was the final cue in their tribute to South Central called "Ode to South Central."
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am always working on new music. Always.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: PRE-PRODUCTION: Let's talk about your vision for the project and what you're been feeling lately. PRODUCTION: Let's find a groove we like, craft some melodies, arrange the beat, track vocals. POST-PRODUCTION: mixing and mastering (these services come at an additional cost)
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: AKG C214 Nuemann TLM 103 TONS of Plug-ins (Fabfilter, Soundtoys, Shaperbox, Sylenth, Arcade, Omnisphere, ANA 2, Serum, and more) AKAI MPK mini II Korg SV-1 UAD Twinfinity 710 Preamp UAD apollo twin M-Audio controllers Fender strat Helix multi-pedal
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Ryan Tedder Larrance Dopson Charlie Puth Billy Joel James Blake Timbaland
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Songwriting (lyrics and music) and beatmaking
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, the possibilities are endless
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: A project you'll be proud of
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That moment when you know you've found the right feel.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That production and beat-making are the same. A producer's job is to make the project come to life, not just making beats.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What keys are you most comfortable singing in? What do you want people to feel when they listen to this track? Do you have any sound references?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Come with reference tracks!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, MPK, Nuemann, apollo twin, Fender strat
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Singer-songwriter/producer 20 years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Future reggae: a mix of pop, hip-hop, alternative R&B, and tropical styles.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Major Lazer because they're masters of anthemic, hooky, feel-good production you can feel.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Try to introduce a new element to the track every 8 bars or so, but don't overcrowd it.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, Alternative R&B, Reggae/Dancehall, EDM
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Lyrics, vocals, and programming tracks (arrangement)
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Great lyrics and interesting production