Andre Harrell
WATCH: A Tribute To Entertainment Legend Andre Harrell: “Mr. Champagne & Bubbles”
Source: Al Pereira / Getty The late, great Andre Harrell left us way too soon. Today (May 24), a special tribute is being aired in honor of “Mr. Champagne & Bubbles.” With an ear for beats, trends and a taste for the finer things in life, Harrell went from rapper to music mogul and continued to make his mark on the culture up until his untimely passing. Being the man that hired and had to fire Sean “Diddy” Combs is just a small glimpse into the capabilities of Mr. Harrell. As the founder of Uptown Records he was instrumental in the career of entertainers like the late Heavy D, Mary J. Blige, Jodeci and many. many more. Watch the livestream below starting tonight at 7PM EST / 4PM PST.. [embedded content] HipHopWired Radio Our staff has picked their favorite stations, take a listen…...
Diddy, Mary J. Blige Share Moving Tributes To Andre Harrell On Social Media
Source: photo: WENN Last week we lost one of our greatest cultural architects in Andre Harrell. Two of his greatest proteges have testified to his indelible energy and passion for Black excellence. As spotted on HipHopDX the outpouring of love for the legendary record man continues to come in. While the general population was immediate with paying respects to him those super close to him needed more time to really accept the sad truth. On Monday, May 11 Sean “Diddy” Combs shared a very touching post about his late mentor. And by the caption it is clear Puffy is heartbroken. “I’ve got to give myself the reality of this in doses. Because I can’t even handle this. I hope to God that you are all blessed to have someone in your life that loves you and believes in you like this man believed...
Andre Harrell’s Ex-Wife Confirms Heart Failure As The Cause Of His Death
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty The music industry continues to grieve the loss of Andre Harrell. More details are starting to come forward about how we lost one of the culture’s greatest minds. As spotted on Bossip it has been revealed how we lost the Uptown Records founder. According to Hip Hollywood and their sources his death happened suddenly. The visionary was reportedly conducting a phone call and suddenly “the call just dropped.” “The person didn’t think anything of it,” added the source. The record producer was then unreachable by phone prompting his inner circle to concern. “His cousin went by this morning and used a spare key and found him dead.” His former wife Wendy Credle gave an exclusive interview to the website and claims the Bronx native had a history of medical issues....
R.I.P. Andre Harrell, Hip-Hop Mogul and Founder of Uptown Records Dies at 57
Andre Harrell, the founder of Uptown Records who was credited for discovering artists including Diddy, The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, and Teddy Riley, has died at the age of 59. According to Harrell’s ex-wife, Wendy Credle, the cause of death was heart failure (via The New York Times). Harrell was a member of the 80’s hip-hop duo Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde before transitioning to the business side of the music industry. He initially worked alongside Russell Simmons at Def Jam Records, but in 1986, he launched his own label, Uptown Records. During a prolific 10-year stretch in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Uptown Records was the home to artists including The Notorious B.I.G., Sean “Diddy” Combs, Mary J Blige, Heavy D & The Boyz, Al B. Sure!, Jodeci, and Tedd...
Andre Harrell, Uptown Records Founder, Dies at 59
Andre Harrell, the music executive who founded Uptown Records and gave a young Sean Combs his first job, has died. He was 59. According to the New York Times, Harrell died on May 7 at his home in West Hollywood. His ex-wife, Wendy Credle, told the Times that the cause was heart failure. DJ D-Nice revealed the news of Harrell’s death on Instagram Live last night (May 8) during the latest round of his Club Quarantine series. Harrell’s career started in 1983 when he worked for Russell Simmons’ burgeoning Def Jam Records. In 1986, Harrell left to form Uptown Records. The label became influential for its discovery and ushering in of the New Jack Swing sound. The label broke artists like Guy (featuring Teddy Riley), Al B. Sure, Jodeci, Heavy D and the Boyz and Father MC. Mary J. B...
