Andrew “Pops” Papaleo is a music producer, composer, and songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Growing up in the Greater Toronto Area, Pops was influenced by a mix of cultures and sounds. That diversity helped shape his ear
and became a foundation for his versatile approach to production.

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 albums, a SOCAN Award and a Cannes Lion.

His production and songwriting credits include some of the most influential artists of this generation - Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Freddie Gibbs,
J. Cole, Jay Rock, Lil Wayne, Isaiah Rashad, Machine Gun Kelly, The Game, Gucci Mane, Curren$y, Schoolboy Q, Styles P, Leon Thomas, Alonzo, 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, TV, advertising, and gaming. His work has appeared in major films including Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Night Patrol, Drumline: A New Beat, and Honey 3: Dare to Dance; television productions including How to Get Away with Murder, Scott’s Vacation House Rules, the MTV Video Music Awards, Queen of the South, A&E’s Hip Hop Treasures, and Raptors x Sportsnet; global advertising campaigns for brands including TELUS, Axe, Jordan, AT&T, Roots, Shea Moisture, and Vidanta World; and the iconic video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2.

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