Written by Alexandria Anglade
ANDREINTHEHILL$ was born into a family where music flowed naturally, but his interest in creative expression runs deeper than simple inheritance. Having once earned a scholarship for his artwork in high school, he sees art as a universal language—whether it’s painting, producing, or writing songs. That instinct for artistic exploration eventually led him to blend his love of drawing and storytelling with creating and performing music. Just as visual art can paint a thousand words, music allows him to craft vivid narratives for the listener, and this possibility is what drove him to commit fully to his calling.
He spends nearly every day in the studio, translating whatever emotions or struggles come his way into sound. If he’s not recording vocals, he’s making a beat, and most of the time, he’s working alone. That solitude fosters a rawness in his work, lending his sound a personal touch that’s difficult to replicate with a larger team. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, ANDRE 3000, and Frank Ocean, his music mingles a range of hip-hop influences with nods to the legendary artists from his hometown—such as Aerosmith, Bobby Brown, and Scientifik. By studying their paths, he refined his own craft into what it is today.
At the core of everything he does is the desire to relate to people. He pours all his emotion into every track, hoping that listeners feel less alone in their own hardships. The messages he receives from fans about how his music got them through tough times serve as the highest form of validation. Those genuine connections motivate him to push even further, exploring every facet of his artistry so that others might find solace in his work.
In navigating the current musical landscape, ANDREINTHEHILL$ acknowledges that virality often depends on social media rather than just talent and artistry. Adapting to algorithm-driven platforms has been a learning experience, but it hasn’t changed his core approach to quality and authenticity. Seeing early success—like his **Believe the Hype** EP hitting 30,000 streams in two weeks—provided both a spark of recognition and a source of determination, showing him that there’s indeed a place for his sound in the rapidly evolving industry.
Looking ahead, his ambitions are twofold: he wants to craft timeless music that resonates long after its release and reintroduce the sense of fun and wonder that drew him into music in the first place. Even at this early stage of his journey, he’s committed to building a body of work that people return to again and again, reliving each melody and moment as though it’s brand new. There’s plenty more on the horizon, and if his boundless creativity and dedication are any indication, ANDREINTHEHILL$ is poised to make a lasting mark for years to come.
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