8 Songs That Defined Andre Harrell
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essence.comThe music community is still reeling from the loss of founder and entertainment mogul Andre Harrell, who died on Friday at 59 years old.
Harrell is best known as the founder of Uptown Records—the home of Heavy D, Al B. Sure, Guy, Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, and the training ground for a young Sean “Puffy” Combs.
But Harrell’s impact was bigger than introducing those pivotal artists and creatives to the world. A former rapper himself, the Bronx-native was a regular in the bustling New York City club scene.
He was one of the earliest Def Jam employees, working with talent on the Rush Management side while sharing an apartment with best friend Russell Simmons.
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