Andrew Watt
Andrew Watt, born Andrew Wotman, is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist, and musician from New York.
Andrew Watt is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist, and musician from New York. He is known for work across pop and rock, including collaborations with artists such as Post Malone, Justin Bieber, Ozzy Osbourne, the Rolling Stones, and Elton John. Watt won a Grammy Award for Producer of the Year in 2021 and has received multiple Grammy wins overall.
Early life and background
Andrew Watt was born Andrew Wotman in New York on October 20, 1990. Sources describe him as an American musician and producer who later became based in Los Angeles.
Career
Watt began as a guitarist and singer-songwriter before expanding into high-profile production and songwriting work. He co-founded the hard rock trio California Breed in 2013. He has been associated with both rock and pop projects and has worked with major international artists.
Notable collaborations
His credits include work with Post Malone, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Ozzy Osbourne, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, and others. His profile is often described as genre-spanning, with work in pop, rock, and hip-hop.
Awards and recognition
Watt won the 2021 Grammy Award for Producer of the Year and has been described as a five-time Grammy winner. In 2025 he received an Academy Award nomination for co-writing 'Never Too Late'.
Key facts
- Born in New York on October 20, 1990 as Andrew Wotman.
- Won the Grammy Award for Producer of the Year in 2021.
- Nominated for an Academy Award in 2025 for co-writing 'Never Too Late'.
- Co-founded the hard rock trio California Breed in 2013.
- Collaborated with artists including Post Malone, Justin Bieber, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Andrew Watt’s relevance to Canadian readers is mainly through his work with internationally known artists and global pop and rock releases that have circulated widely in Canada.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_WattSupports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, occupations, Grammy wins, and 2025 Academy Award nomination.
- Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_WattSupports: Birth date, birth name, nationality, and professional naming conventions.
- Los Angeles Times — https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-07-11/how-andrew-watt-became-rocks-youngest-hottest-producerSupports: Career overview, background, and work with major artists including the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Ozzy Osbourne, Post Malone, and Dua Lipa.
- Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/andrew-watt/917608346Supports: Biographical description, New York origin, California Breed founding, and solo EP release.
- Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/pl/artist/andrew-watt/917608346Supports: Credits spanning rock and pop artists and later projects including Grammy-winning work.
- NPR — https://www.npr.org/2020/05/19/854971472/andrew-watt-producer-in-demand-on-living-his-rock-fantasiesSupports: His status as an in-demand producer and work with Post Malone, Cardi B, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez.
- Music Connection — https://www.musicconnection.com/qa-with-andrew-watt/Supports: Background, Los Angeles base, and credits with Justin Bieber, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone, Camila Cabello, and Shawn Mendes.
- Guitar.com — https://guitar.com/artists/andrew-watt/Supports: Genre-spanning producer/guitarist profile, Interscope Records connection, and 2021 Grammy Award for Producer of the Year.