Biography

Andre Kaden Black has had a diverse and remarkable career in the music industry, having taken on a multitude of roles spanning nearly three decades working with some of the biggest names. Andre has written for indie and major labels across Canada, Asia, and the U.S. including Sony/ATV, Warner Music, EMI, Atlantic Records, Curve Music, 21 Entertainment, and Arista/BMG. Additionally, he has toured extensively with artists such as Alicia Keys, One Republic, Jason Mraz, Simple Plan, and has worked with a variety of acclaimed artists, including multi-platinum singer Fefe Dobson (Island/Def Jam), Walk Off The Earth (Columbia Records), Grammy award-winning talent agency Chris Smith Management, and members of Buckcherry (Eleven Seven Music/Atlantic) Our Lady Peace (Sony Music) and Boston (Epic/MCA).
He has been featured in numerous publications such as Professional Sound Magazine, Canadian Musician, and has been invited to major conferences like Canadian Music Week, NXNE, and Toronto's Indie Week as a performer, panelist, and keynote speaker.
His unwavering passion for music and dedication to aiding others in achieving success has made him a highly sought-after mentor and advisor. Black has produced over 100 records in world-renowned studios including Toronto’s Revolution Recording, KMA Music in New York City, and the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, England. He also made a significant impact as part of a management team for Big Machine Label Group’s recording artist and influencer Vivian Hicks (1.5 million TikTok followers) led by Taylor Swift's former manager Rick Barker, collaborating with Gary Vaynerchuk, Nintendo, Crayola, and ABC’s American Idol.
He has been featured in numerous publications such as Professional Sound Magazine, Canadian Musician, and has been invited to major conferences like Canadian Music Week, NXNE, and Toronto's Indie Week as a performer, panelist, and keynote speaker.
His unwavering passion for music and dedication to aiding others in achieving success has made him a highly sought-after mentor and advisor. Black has produced over 100 records in world-renowned studios including Toronto’s Revolution Recording, KMA Music in New York City, and the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, England. He also made a significant impact as part of a management team for Big Machine Label Group’s recording artist and influencer Vivian Hicks (1.5 million TikTok followers) led by Taylor Swift's former manager Rick Barker, collaborating with Gary Vaynerchuk, Nintendo, Crayola, and ABC’s American Idol.