Published on August 21st, 2020 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

Who Is Andersen Hugh?

Back Story – 2020 is proving to be a monumental year for up and coming Houston musician Andersen Hugh with the release of his third single “While We’re Young” on today August 21st. The single serves as the lead for his debut EP “Manifest” available next week on August 28th. Hugh’s ability to tread the tricky tightrope between pop and a grittier, urban sound creates a fresh, contemporary vibe for his new single and EP.

“I am so excited about ‘While We’re Young!’” Hugh says of the upbeat, new single. “It was so much fun to record. The entire song is a party so we literally had a party atmosphere in the studio and enjoyed the night recording. The end result is the creation of a new anthem for our next generation.”

The new single’s “You Only Live Once” mentality commemorates the wild joys and freedom that come with youth and was inspired by wanting to break free from the stress of growing up and becoming an adult. “I want this song to be a way for listeners to get away, even for just a few minutes, from all we are going through today with COVID-19, not graduating, and every other unsettling current event happening. Sometimes we all, no matter the age, need to “get lit” and have some fun!”

The release of Hugh’s EP “Manifest” fits the carefree, young at heart theme of its lead single serving up a balanced mix of material from danceable party anthems such as “While We’re Young” to the sensual fan-favorite “Explore.” In addition to “While We’re Young” and “Explore,” the seven-song EP features the track “Options,” released earlier this year, along with new songs “You,” “Valentine,” “Mirror,” and “Hot Hot.”

Though this has been a busy year for Andersen Hugh, he shows no signs of slowing down. In addition to music, the multitalented star is exploring acting, having trained at UCLA and recently received a scholarship to the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles.

The Hype Magazine got Anderson to weigh in on a few things

From the outside looking in, who is Andersen Hugh?

Andersen Hugh is a dreamer. He’s an optimist and honestly speaking wants to connect with everybody and just entertain the world to spread positivity and give people a fun time. He doesn’t wanna live a boring life and he doesn’t wanna wake up just doing a job, he wants to inspire people and create art. He’s in love with the arts. It’s his passion. He’s been very blessed to be able to pursue his passion and he’s taking it very seriously. He just wants to show people a good time and not take life so seriously.

Was there a defining moment that you knew the entertainment industry, music specifically was your calling?

Ever since I stepped on stage I couldn’t imagine doing anything else, and this was at a very young age. The moment I stepped on stage and truly felt passionate about what I was doing changed my life. I went from my life just being sports to having a vision, setting a goal and wanting to pursue something bigger than just doing it as an activity. When I knew that I wanted to pursue music as a career was when my mom and sister convinced me to get back into it and then I got introduced to the prblm slvrs. They met me where I was at and helped me grow into the artist I am today. They also gave me back a love for music for which I am so thankful.

What do you want people to get from your music?

I just want people to have fun with the songs. I want to make people smile, maybe make them want to dance. I want them to be able to take a step back from reality and just have a good time and enjoy the music. I want people to connect with my music.

Tell us about your current project and what it means for you

I named my project MANIFEST. This is my first project and it’s based around my life and my experiences. I think this project definitely shows you who I am as an artist and also as an entertainer. This project means so much to me because it’s my introduction back into the world of music and the introduction of me as an artist. I worked so hard on this project, and we put our heart and soul into it. I hope everyone enjoys it and has as much fun as we did creating it.

What’s the most satisfying thing for you about making music?

The most satisfying part of making music for me is the process. Creating something that doesn’t just exist but makes people smile or makes people want to have fun is so exciting to me. I also love every minute of it so the entire process is just special for me.

Tell us a bit about your work and passions OUTSIDE of music…

My passions outside of music is acting. I’ve always loved acting and I think they definitely go hand-in-hand. Last summer, I studied at UCLA film school for film acting and it was so much fun because I was able to work on progressing at a craft that I was passionate about. School didn’t give me a lot of these opportunities so it was important that I keep trying to progress in this art that I love. Acting will always be one of my main passions and a goal. I will always work my hard and take opportunities to keep getting better at it.

What’s been the best advice you’ve been given thus far pertaining to your career?

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” by Wayne Gretzky. This advice keeps me motivated and pushes me to try and seize every opportunity and give it my best shot. The entertainment business is so risky but if I never tried I would never have a chance to succeed as an artist which is what I truly want to be.

Connect with Andersen on Instagram and Spotify to keep up with his latest projects.

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About the Author

Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.