Andrew “Pops” Papaleo is a renowned Producer, Composer, and Songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Growing up in the Greater Toronto Area - one of the most diverse cities in the world - Pops developed his sound, shaped by global/cultural influences and the creative energy of his community.

With over two decades in the game, his work has contributed to millions of albums sold, billions of streams, multiple Gold and Platinum certifications, Billboard #1’s,
and awards (SOCAN, Cannes Lion).

His production and songwriting credits include some of the most influential artists of this generation, including Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Freddie Gibbs, Jay Rock,
Lil Wayne, Isaiah Rashad, Machine Gun Kelly, The Game, Gucci Mane, Curren$y, Schoolboy Q, Jay Worthy, Styles P, Leon Thomas, Killer Mike, Cormega, Tech N9ne, Danny Brown, SonReal, Merkules, Deen Burbigo, The Lonely Island, and many others.

Beyond album credits, Pops’ music has crossed into Film, Television, Advertising, and Gaming. His work has appeared in Major Films such as Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Night Patrol, Drumline: A New Beat, and Honey 3: Dare to Dance; Television Shows including How to Get Away with Murder, Scott’s Vacation House Rules, the MTV Video Music Awards, Queen of the South, and A&E’s Hip Hop Treasures, Raptors x Sportsnet; Global Advertising Campaigns for brands like TELUS, Axe, Jordan, Roots Canada, Shea Moisture, Vidanta World; and the iconic Video Game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2.

Pops has also expanded his creative footprint into the world of sonic branding, helping major companies define their identity through sound. As co-founder of Audio Branding Inc., their client roster includes global brands such as Mastercard, Lucky Energy, Havana Club, Destination Toronto, The Gathering, The CSA Group, SickKids, ATCO Energy, Alberta Cancer Foundation, King of the Dot, HGTV, CBC Television, Grey Goose, The Effie Awards, and more.