Andee

Andee (born Andrée-Anne Leclerc on November 1, 1990) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Saint-Jean-Chrysostome, Quebec. She rose to fame as a finalist on the Quebecois singing competition Star Académie before pursuing a solo career in English and signing with Universal Music Canada in 2014.[1][2] Her debut single, "Never Gone", was released May 19, 2014 and entered the Canadian Hot 100 at No. 94.[3][4] Her debut studio album, Black and White Heart was released on May 26, 2015.[5] Andee's latest EP, Plus One, was released on June 12, 2020, under independent label Coalition Music Records.

Andee
Andee performing at The Chapel in February 2014
Background information
Birth nameAndrée-Anne Leclerc
Born (1990-11-01) November 1, 1990
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome, Quebec, Canada
GenresPop rock, french pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2009–present
LabelsCoalition Music Records Universal Music Canada
Associated actsSebastien Lefebvre, Hedley, Shawn Desman
Websitewww.andeeofficial.com

Biography

1990–2012: Career beginnings and Star Académie

Andee started singing in church choirs, and her interest in music evolved into taking singing and guitar lessons, teaching herself piano, and writing her own original music by the age of 11.[6] Andrée-Anne attended Cégep de Drummondville, where she studied pop and jazz vocal studies. At the age of 19, Andrée-Anne toured Thailand and Malaysia with the all-girl pop cover band, Akasha.[7] Soon after returning from her tour in Asia, Andee signed up for the fifth season of the televised Quebec singing competition, Star Académie, where she was one of the top four female finalists. This opportunity led her to working with Sébastien Lefebvre, from the Canadian pop rock band, Simple Plan, and singing on the bilingual versions of the songs "Kiss You Inside Out", by Hedley,[8] and "Dum Da Dum", by Shawn Desman, in 2012.[9]

2013–present

In January 2014, Andee signed a deal with Universal Music Canada for her first album, as well as a management contract with Coalition Music.[10] Andee continued to gain more mainstream success, with her song "We Are Gold" being used as a musical feature during the CBC's coverage of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.[11] Her first single, "Never Gone", was released on May 19, 2014, and the official French and English music videos followed on VEVO on June 26, 2014. "Never Gone" peaked at the number 40 spot on Billboard's Canadian Hot 100 Chart.[12] Andee's second single, "Sorries", co-written by P!NK, was released on October 21, 2014.

In July 2014, Andee shared the stage with Simple Plan at Brampton's Canada Day celebrations,[13] and with Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Journey, The Killers, and more at Quebec's Festival D'ete.[14] In the fall of 2014, Andee supported Demi Lovato on the Canadian leg of the Demi World Tour.[15] Andee joined CHUM-FM's Breakfast in Barbados 2015 alongside pop rock band OneRepublic in April 2015,[16] and performed alongside Simple Plan for the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy Tour on April 30, 2015, at Much in Toronto. Andee also performed with Jessie J at Metropolis in Montreal on May 6, 2015[17] and Cody Simpson at the Canadian National Exhibition September 1, 2015.[18]

Andee released her debut album, Black and White Heart, on May 26, 2015.[5] Contributors to the album include P!nk,[19] Anjulie, and Kara DioGuardi (a former American Idol judge, as well as writer for artists such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Hilary Duff). Andee also received a nomination for best new group or solo artist in the AC category for the 2015 Canadian Radio Music Awards for her song "Never Gone".[20] In 2016 Black and White Heart was long listed for the 2016 Prism Prize.[21] During 2015–2016 Andee was the opening act for Marianas Trench during their Quebec stops for their " Hey You Guys" tour.[22]

Now with One, Andee has returned with a fresh approach to her sound after overcoming a dark period in her life. She talks about her journey with bipolar disorder and psychosis in the book "Mes tempêtes intérieures" by Vanessa Beaulieu released in 2018. This led her in new sonic directions with the help of producers Emery Taylor and Herag Sanbalian, although the focus remained on catchy melodies, sick beats and emotionally charged lyrics.

Whether she is on stage or in the studio, Andee's goal is always to connect with listeners as intimately as she can. Plus One, is the second of two EPs that will comprise Andee's full album under Coalition Music Records.

Discography

Albums
Title Details Peak positions
CAN
[23]
Black and White Heart 16

Extended plays
Title Details
One
  • Release date: November 15, 2019[24]
  • Label: Coalition Music
Plus One
  • Release date: June 12, 2020
  • Label: Coalition Music

Singles
Year Single Peak chart positions Album
CAN
[25]		 CAN
AC
[26]		 CAN
CHR
[27]		 CAN
Hot AC
[28]
2014 "Never Gone" 4062515 Black and White Heart
"Sorries" 5372212
2015 "Black and White Heart" —30——
"Tu Enflammes Mon Corps"[29] ————
2017 "Les jours"[30] ———— Non-album single
2019 "Cruel" ———— One
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released to that format.

Promotional singles
Year Single Album
2014 "We Are Gold"[31] Non-album single

Other charted songs
Year Single Peak chart positions Album
CAN
AC
[26]
2014 "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" 3 Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released to that format.

Guest appearances
Year Single Main artist Note(s)
2012 "Kiss You Inside Out"[32] Hedley
  • Featured artist on the "Version Française" of the single
  • Credited as Andrée-Anne Leclerc
2013 "Dum da Dum"[33] Shawn Desman

Music videos
Year Video Director
2014 "Never Gone" Alon Isocianu[34]
"Sorries" Cazhhmere Mike, Mike McLaughlin
2015 "Black and White Heart" The Pesky Bastards[35]
2020 "Cruel" Brendan Barnard & Ryan Cowan from Secodo Productions

References
  1. "Andrée-Anne Leclerc- | Star Académie". Star Académie. Québecor Média. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  2. Verge, Isabelle. "Andrée-Anne Leclerc signe avec Universal Music". Le Journal de Montréal. Canoe Sun Media. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  3. "Never Gone – Single by Andee". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  4. "Andee – Never Gone". aCharts. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  5. "Black and White Heart (Deluxe) by Andee". iTunes Store (CA). Apple Inc. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  6. . Andee's biography on Vevo Website. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  7. Karine (April 6, 2012). Andrée-Anne Leclerc en cuir dans le groupe Akasha. Hollywood PQ. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  8. Kiss You Inside Out (feat. Andrée-Anne Leclerc) Version Française – Single by Hedley. iTunes. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  9. Dum da Dum (Version Française) feat. Andrée-Anne Leclerc – Single by Shawn Desman. iTunes. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  10. Verge, Isabelle (January 12, 2014). Andrée-Anne Leclerc signe avec Universal Music. Le Journal De Montreal. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  11. Kinos-Goodin, Jesse (February 7, 2014). Introducing CBC Music's Gold Metal Mix Archived March 1, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. CBC Music. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  12. Andee – Chart History | Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  13. (June 24, 2014)Brampton Has Simple Plan to Celebrate Canada Day. The Mississauga News. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  14. Le Festival d'été de Québec – Andee. Archived November 6, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Festival d'été de Québec. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  15. (September 17, 2014). Demi Lovato Announces Andee as Her Canadian Tourmate Archived November 7, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Fanlala. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  16. (February 9, 2015) 104.5 CHUM-FM Announces OneRepublic to Join Breakfast in Barbados 2015 with 76 Lucky Listeners, This April Bell Media. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  17. (May 7, 2015) Jesse J and Andee at the Metropolis Archived May 12, 2015, at the Wayback Machine FDRMX. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  18. (September 25, 2015)Andee Opening for Cody Simpson Archived September 26, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Canadian National Exhibition
  19. (November 19, 2014)Andee Takes a Look at Both Sides of Love in New Video Archived May 18, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Much Music. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  20. Nominees and Performers Announced 2015 Canadian Radio Music Awards Archived May 18, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Canadian Music Week. Retrieved May 8, 2015
  21. https://musiccanada.wordpress.com/2015/05/26/andees-got-soul-on-black-and-white-heart/
  22. http://www.olympiamontreal.com/en/event/marianas-trench-olympia/%5B%5D
  23. "Andee Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  24. "One – EP by Andee on Apple Music" – via iTunes.
  25. "Andee Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  26. "Andee Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  27. "Andee Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  28. "Andee Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  29. Coalition Music (August 21, 2015). "Coalition Music on Twitter: "Download @AndeeOfficial's debut album #BlackAndWhiteHeart to hear her new single "Tu Enflammes Mon Corps"!"". Twitter. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  30. "Andee: Les jours – Music on Google Play". Google Play Music. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
  31. "We Are Gold – Andee | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  32. "Kiss You Inside Out (feat. Andrée-Anne Leclerc) [Version Française] – Single by Hedley". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  33. "Dum da Dum (Version Française) [feat. Andrée-Anne Leclerc] – Single by Shawn Desman". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  34. "Andee – Never Gone (2014)". IMVDb. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  35. "Watch Andee - Black and White Heart on MUCH.com". MUCH. Bell Media. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
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