Bazzi (singer)
American-born Lebanese singer-songwriter (born 1997)
Andrew Bazzi (; BAH-zee born August 28, 1997), known mononymously by his surname Bazzi, is an American singer-songwriter. His song "Mine", released in October 2017, gained popularity in early 2018 when it became a meme through Musical.ly edits, and the use of a Snapchat lens filter featuring the song. It peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and appeared on several international charts. He released his debut studio album Cosmic in 2018, which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Early life and education
Bazzi was born in Canton, Michigan. His mother is American and his father is a Lebanese immigrant. He has lived in Beirut and has Lebanese nationality. He grew up in Dearborn, Michigan. He learned to speak Arabic and played the kazoo, oud, and guitar as a child. In 2012, he began posting covers of songs on his YouTube channel.
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