Colombian record producer and musician (born 1987)
Andrés Torres is a Colombian record producer, musician, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his work in Latin music, including producing the 2017 single "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee, in addition to a remix with Justin Bieber. It was the first Latin song to top the Billboard Hot 100 for 16 weeks.[1] It also reached number 1 on Hot Latin Songs.[2] Torres has won 3 Latin Grammy Awards and been nominated for an additional 24,[3] and is also a Grammy Award nominee.[4]
Career
Torres and his frequent producing partner Mauricio Rengifo were listed at #27 on the Billboard list of the 50 Greatest Producers of the 21st Century. As a duo, they are known for their work in Latin pop, mixing live instruments with technology.[1] They won the 2020 Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, and have been nominated in that category two other times.[5] They have been working together since 2015, on music for artists including Luis Fonsi, Sebastian Yatra, Morat, Thalía, Demi Lovato, Tini, Christina Aguilera, and OneRepublic.[2][6][7]
Personal life
Torres was born and raised in Colombia.[6] He graduated from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles,[8] where he is currently based.[7]
Discography
Albums
- Main personnel
- Other
Singles
Awards and nominations
- Latin Grammy Awards
- Grammy Awards
References
- ^ a b "The 50 Greatest Producers of the 21st Century". Billboard. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ a b Cobo, Leila. "'Despacito' Producers Talk Making a Smash Hit". Billboard. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Andres Torres". Latin Grammy. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Andres Torres". Grammy. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica. "Producer of the Year Nominees Discuss Latin Grammys 2020". Billboard. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ a b Deahl, Dani. "How the producers of Despacito use samples". The Verge. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- ^ a b Duffy, Mike. "A Day in the Studio". Fender. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "MI Success Story: Andres Torres". MI. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Credits for Andrés Torres". Tidal. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ "David Bisbal – Tú y Yo (2014, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "Gusi – Al Son De Mi Corazón (2014, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "Disciples of Babylon – Biography". DisciplesOfBabylon.com. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "La Santa Cecilia – Buenaventura (2016, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "Disciples of Babylon Unveil Release Date, Artwork & tracklist for 'The Rise and Fall of Babylon' Album". DisciplesOfBabylon.com. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "Tini – Quiero Volver (2018, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "Vida – Luis Fonsi – Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ "Andrés Torres – Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ "¿Dónde Bailarán las Niñas? – Ximena Sariñana – Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ a b "Past Winners Search: Andrés Torres". The Latin Recording Academy. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ "The Latin Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. – 19th Latin Grammy Awards" (PDF). The Latin Recording Academy. September 20, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 23, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ "The Latin Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. – Final Nominations – 20th Latin Geammy Awards" (PDF). The Latin Recording Academy. September 24, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ "Los 2021 Latin Grammys Nominees Announced: See The Complete List". Grammy Awards. September 28, 2021. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
