Anders (singer)
{{Short description|Canadian singer (born 1995)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Anders
| image =
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| birth_name = Anders Ly
| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1995|}}
| alias = anders
| genre = {{hlist|R&B|hip hop|trap{{Cite web|url=https://spicydrip.com/2018/11/15/dont-sleep-on-toronto-artist-anders/|title=Don't Sleep on Toronto Artist anders|website=Spicydrip.com|date=November 15, 2018}}}}
| birth_place = Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
| origin = Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|rapper|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2016–present
| label = Independent
| website =
}}
Anders Ly (born 1995), known mononymously as Anders (stylized as anders), is a Canadian singer, rapper and songwriter. Anders is a twice Juno Award nominated artist. He is best known for his second EP Twos (2017) and for his collaboration with Canadian DJ duo Loud Luxury titled "Love No More". Anders initially gained recognition for his single "Diamonds". Anders then released a single produced by fellow Canadian record producer FrancisGotHeat and featuring American rapper Rich the Kid titled "Sticky Situation" in 2019. Anders released his fourth EP, Honest on July 29, 2021.{{Cite web|title=anders Gets Honest About Fatherhood, Asian Identity, and Racism on Social Media|url=https://www.complex.com/music/anders-interview-honest-ep|access-date=August 5, 2021|website=Complex.com|language=en}} Anders released his latest single “Come With Me” on June 24, 2022.
Early life
Anders Ly was born in 1995 in Toronto, Ontario. He attended Rick Hansen Secondary School.
Career
Anders released his first song "Choosy" on October 6, 2016, produced by fellow Canadian record producer S.L.M.N. His debut EP 669 was released on May 25, 2017, featuring the singles "You for You" and "Diamonds".{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/anders-669-ep-combines-toronto-randbs-past-and-present/|title = Anders' '669' EP Combines Toronto R&B's Past and Present|website=Vice.com| date=May 25, 2017 }} Anders released his second EP Twos, an eight-track project on March 6, 2018, it featured the hit single "Bad Guy."{{Cite web|url=https://www.hypefresh.co/anders-drops-new-single-bad-guy/|title=Rising Toronto Singer - Songwriter Anders Drops "Bad Guy" from His Forthcoming EP 'Twos'|website=Hypefresh.co|date=March 4, 2018}}{{cite web|title=8 emerging Canadian artists to look for in 2018|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4191495/8-emerging-canadian-artists-2018/|author=Scott, Katie|date=May 8, 2018|work=Global News|access-date=December 16, 2018}} For his EP "Twos", Anders collaborated with Canadian record producers Luca and FrancisGotHeat, as well as S.L.M.N., Jordon Manswell and Bizness Boi.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hypefresh.co/toronto-anders-releases-new-ep-twos/ |title=Toronto Native ANDERS Displays His Melodic Genius & Affinity For Songwriting With New EP 'Twos'- |date=March 7, 2018 |language=en-US |access-date=December 16, 2018 |archive-date=December 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216163546/https://www.hypefresh.co/toronto-anders-releases-new-ep-twos/ |url-status=dead }}
Following his EP "Twos" Anders released the single "Bad Habits" on March 29, 2019,{{Cite web|url = https://ntrsly.com/anders-bad-habits/|title = Anders Confesses His "Bad Habits" in New Single|date = March 29, 2019|access-date = April 10, 2021|archive-date = April 10, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210410062116/https://ntrsly.com/anders-bad-habits/|url-status = dead}} the single "Bossy" on July 29, 2019,{{Cite web|url=https://hiphopcanada.com/anders-nst-bossy-single/|title = Mississauga's anders returns with his latest single "Bossy"|website=Hiphopcanada.com|date = July 29, 2019}} and the single "My Side of the Bed" on October 7, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://ntrsly.com/anders-my-side-the-bed/|title=Anders is Looking for a Sign on "My Side of the Bed"|date=October 8, 2019|access-date=April 10, 2021|archive-date=April 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410062116/https://ntrsly.com/anders-my-side-the-bed/|url-status=dead}} Anders also dropped the song "Nauseous" exclusively on SoundCloud on October 2, 2019.{{Cite web|url=http://www.canadiandope.com/anders-released-new-single-nauseous/|title = Anders Releases New Single "Nauseous"|website=Canadiandope.com|date = October 3, 2019}} Anders then collaborated with American rapper Rich The Kid for the single "Sticky Situation" released on October 17, 2019, and produced by FrancisGotHeat.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/10/20/anders-rich-the-kid-sticky-situation/|title = Anders connects with Rich the Kid for the FrancisGotHeat-produced "Sticky Situation"|website=Thefader.com}}
On December 11, 2020, Anders released the single "Don't Play", which was produced by fellow Canadian record producers WondaGurl, Jenius and London Cyr.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/anders-unveils-new-single-dont-play-new-song.1989651.html/|title=Anders Unveils New Single "Don't Play"|website=Hotnewhiphop.co|date=December 13, 2020}} Then on January 21, 2021, anders released his third EP "Chaos"; a six-track project, including previously released singles "On Me", and "Bad Habits".{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/anders-returns-with-chaos-new-mixtape.121160.html/|title = Anders Returns with "Chaos"|website=Hotnewhiphop.co|date = January 21, 2021}} On March 26, 2021, Anders released "What I Like", featuring Canadian singer and rapper FRVRFRIDAY and 6ixBuzz.{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/anders-frvrfriday-what-i-like/|title=Anders and FRVRFRIDAY Link up for New Track "What I Like"|website=Complex Networks}} On July 29, 2021, Anders released his second EP Honest a nine-track project.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/anders-gets-honest-on-electrifying-new-ep-new-mixtape.121799.html|title = Anders Gets "Honest" on Electrifying New EP|website=Hotnewhiphop.com|date = August 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://sidedoormag.com/blog/2021/7/31/with-his-new-ep-honest-anders-makes-a-comeback-to-the-rampbpop-scene|title = With His New EP "Honest," Anders Makes a Comeback to the R&B/Pop Scene|website=Sidedoormag.com}} anders once again collaborated with record producers Luca and FrancisGotHeat; as well as S.L.M.N., Jenius, Mark Raggio, Rhys, and Emerson Brooks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/anders-interview-honest-ep|title = Anders Gets Honest About Fatherhood, Asian Identity, and Racism on Social Media|website = Complex Networks}}
Anders has had strategic partnerships with brands in Canada such as Nike, Rémy Martin, BMW, Adidas, McDonald's Canada and the Get Fresh Company.{{Cite web |url=https://www.paradigmagency.com/music/anders/ |title=Anders - Paradigm Talent Agency |access-date=April 2, 2021 |archive-date=November 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127164050/https://www.paradigmagency.com/music/anders/ |url-status=dead }}
Concerts
=2018=
Anders held his first-ever concert in his hometown of Toronto at the Phoenix Concert Theatre on May 22, 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.melodicmag.com/2019/06/22/live-photos-review-nxne-presents-anders-toronto-on/|title = LIVE PHOTOS + REVIEW: NXNE presents anders // Toronto, ON|website=Melodicmag.com|date = June 22, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.youngcalifornia.com/2018/12/slidin-thru-anders/|title = Slidin' Thru: Anders : Young California|website=Youngcalifornia.com}} The concert was originally to be held at the Mod Club Theatre but was moved after tickets quickly sold out due to demand.{{cite web |title=2019 R&B/SOUL RECORDING OF THE YEAR {{!}} Anders |url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2019-rbsoul-recording-of-the-year-anders/ |website=The JUNO Awards}} Anders has had many other performances in Toronto in 2018. On November 30, 2018, Anders appeared as a surprise guest at 88rising's joint "88 Degrees and Rising" tour at Toronto venue RBC Echo Beach.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecomeupshow.com/2018/10/03/88rising-rbc-echo-beach-on-the-88degrees-and-rising-tour-09-30-2018/|title = 88Rising @ RBC Echo Beach on the 88Degrees and Rising tour. 09/30/2018|date = October 3, 2018}} He also performed "Love No More" with Loud Luxury on December 2, 2018, at the 2018 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Toronto. Anders ended the year headlining the 2019 New Year's Eve (NYE) event at Celebration Square in Mississauga, Ontario on December 31, 2018.{{Cite web|url = https://culture.mississauga.ca/event/celebration-square/nye-2019/|title = Nye 2019|date = November 28, 2018|access-date = April 10, 2021|archive-date = November 12, 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201112023805/https://culture.mississauga.ca/event/celebration-square/nye-2019|url-status = dead}}
=2019=
Anders performed at the Juno Award side stage 2019 in London, Ontario, alongside Canadian artists Killy and 88Glam on March 16, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2019/03/13/london-calling-introducing-juno-side-stage/|title = London Calling - Introducing JUNO Side Stage |website=Canadianbeats.ca|date = March 13, 2019 }} Anders was then featured on Ones to Watch{{Cite web|url=http://www.onestowatch.com/artist/anders|title=I'm watching anders at Ones to Watch!|website=Onestowatch.com|access-date=March 16, 2022}} and performed at the Northside Sessions inside The Lounge at Live Nation in Toronto, ON on May 8, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecomeupshow.com/2019/05/09/anders-live-at-the-live-nation-lounge-for-ones-to-watch-at-cmw-may-7th-2019/|title=Anders Live at the Live Nation Lounge for Ones to Watch at CMW - May 8th, 2019|website=Thecomeupshow.com|date=May 9, 2019}}
Anders performed at the NXNE music and gaming festival in Toronto on June 16, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/concert-reviews/nxne-2019-festival-village/|title=NXNE 2019: Raptors energy lifts Killy, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and more|website=Nowtoronto.com|date=June 17, 2019}} On July 6, 2019, Anders performed at "FVDED In The Park" in Surrey, British Columbia{{Cite web|url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fvded-in-the-park-single-day-2019|title=Single-day lineups announced for FVDED in the Park 2019 | Listed|website=Dailyhive.com|access-date=March 16, 2022}} and on August 4, 2019, Anders performed at the Osheaga Festival in Montreal, Quebec.{{Cite web|url=http://theconcordian.com/2019/09/anders-platinum-plaque/|title = Anders: Platinum plaque and sold-out shows|website=Theconcordian.com}}
On November 20, 2019, Anders performed a free concert for the displaced students and staff of York Memorial Collegiate Institute at Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy.{{Cite web|url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/anders-york-memorial|title = Anders to play free concert for high school students displaced by fire|website=Nowtoronto.com|date = November 12, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/yorkmemorial/Home/ctl/Detail/mid/180890/ItemID/2338|title = York Memorial Collegiate Institute|website=Schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.andersnst.com/blog/2019/9/23/first-annual-nst-bbq-x-cold-tea-nstforyorkmemo|title=andersnst BLOG FIRST ANNUAL NST BBQ: COLD TEA x #NSTFORYORKMEMO|website=Andersnst.com|access-date=March 16, 2022}}
Discography
=Extended plays=
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| scope="row"| 669{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3WtKejroxE2glzGiiCDqG1|title = 669|website = Spotify|date = August 8, 2017}}
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| scope="row"| Twos{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6JA8PoWci8XU2K2CKLpkaP|title = Twos|website = Spotify|date = March 6, 2018}}
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| scope="row"| Chaos{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3kAct6tEw1Lc1TGy5Vv1OI|title = Chaos|website = Spotify|date = January 21, 2021}}
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| scope="row"| Honest{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4KDGs6PnBOFXBrRJ2y0yMe|title = Honest|website = Spotify|date = July 29, 2021}}
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=Singles=
=Charted singles=
=As featured artist=
=Music videos=
Anders has released ten music videos over the years collaborating with many top Canadian music video directors. On October 11, 2017, Anders released the music video to his song "Diamonds."{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/anders-steps-out-of-the-shadows-in-diamonds-video/|title = Anders Steps Out of the Shadows in "Diamonds" Video|website=Vice.com| date=October 11, 2017 }} The video was directed by Elliot Clancy-Osberg. After the music video of "Diamonds," Anders released the "You For You" music video directed by Karena Evans on November 28, 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/anders-hangs-out-around-pleasing-architecture-in-you-for-you-video/|title = Anders Hangs Out Around Pleasing Architecture in "You for You" Video|website=Vice.com| date=December 12, 2017 }} His most viewed video to date is "Love No More", which features DJ duo Loud Luxury, released by Armada Music on September 4, 2018. The video for "Love No More" has over a millions of views. Anders and Elliot Clancy-Osberg collaborated again for the music video for the single "Sticky Situation" ft Rich the Kid. Anders released the music video "My Side of the Bed" shot entirely on a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ on October 21, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.andersnst.com/blog/2019/10/20/my-side-of-the-bed-bts|title = Andersnst BLOG 'My Side of the Bed' Music Video + BTS (Photos)|website=Andersnst.com}}
=Other music videos as featured artist=
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| scope="row"| "Ride or Die" (Lil Berete featuring Anders) | scope="row"| King Bee Productions | rowspan="1"| 2020 | {{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
| scope="row"| "When You’re Lonely" (DIMI featuring Anders) | scope="row"| The.97 Collective | rowspan="2"| 2021 | {{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
| scope="row"| "They Ain’t You" (Visualizer) (11:11 featuring Anders) | scope="row"| Raydar LLC | {{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
| scope="row"| "Hunnids" (AR Paisley & Anders) | scope="row"| Dash & Omarij88 | rowspan="1"| 2022 | {{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
Awards and nominations
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! Awards ! Category ! Nominee / work ! Result |
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| 2019
| R&B/Soul Recording of the Year | Twos | {{nominated}} |
| 2020
| SOCAN Award | Dance Music Award {{cite web|url=https://2020socanawards.socan.com/2020_socan_awards_winners_EN.pdf|title=SOCAN Award Winners 2020|website=2020socanawards.socan.com|access-date=March 16, 2022}} | Love No More | {{won}} |
| 2022
| Rap Single of the Year{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} | What I like ft. FRVRFRIDAY | {{nominated}} |
Notes
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External links
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References
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Category:Contemporary R&B singers
Category:Musicians from Mississauga
Category:Canadian male singer-songwriters