SPOTLIGHT
That time I hijacked Greg Howe’s Strat…
Andrew Coleman is a three time Grammy Award-winning engineer, mixer, producer, and guitarist whose work has helped shape some of the most successful recordings of the past three decades..
Originally a guitarist from Southern California, Coleman discovered his passion for recording while making demos with his high school band. That passion led him to a stint at Full Sail University and by chance, to Virginia Beach, where he became an integral part of the creative team behind The Neptunes, helping develop and engineer some of the most influential pop, R&B, hip-hop, and crossover records of the modern era.
Best known for his longtime collaboration with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, Coleman has engineered recordings that have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide. His credits span an extraordinary range of artists, including Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Snoop Dogg, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Usher, Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and many others.
Throughout his career, Coleman has earned multiple Grammy Awards and numerous Grammy nominations for projects ranging from Justin Timberlake's "Justified" and Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" to recordings by Beyoncé, Madonna, Robin Thicke, and many others. Beyond his engineering and production work, he continues to contribute as a guitarist on select international recording projects.
His various film soundtrack credits include Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Fast & Furious, Bad Boys II, Empire, Rush Hour 2, Dr. Dolittle 2, and Barbershop 2.
Today, Andrew Coleman remains one of the music industry's most respected engineers and producers, bringing decades of experience, creativity, and technical excellence to every project he touches.
Gotta make hay when the sun is shinin’…
Justified (Justin Timberlake) — Best Pop Vocal Album 2004
Andrew Coleman contributed engineering expertise to Justin Timberlake's groundbreaking debut solo album, Justified. Blending pop, R&B, and the signature sound of The Neptunes, the album launched Timberlake's solo career and became one of the defining releases of the decade.
G I R L (Pharrell Williams) — Best Urban Contemporary Album 2014
As a longtime collaborator of Pharrell Williams, Andrew Coleman played a key role in the production of G I R L, the Grammy Award-winning album featuring the global hit "Happy." The project showcased Pharrell's unique blend of pop, funk, soul, and contemporary R&B.
Hyperspace (Beck) — Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical 2021
Andrew Coleman's engineering work contributed to Beck's critically acclaimed album Hyperspace, recognized with a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. The project combined innovative production, sonic experimentation, and exceptional audio craftsmanship.
