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Music Executive Andre Harrell Dead At 59
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essence.comAndre Harrell, the founder of Uptown Records who shaped the 90s’ hip-hop and R&B sound, died. He was 59. News of his passing was first revealed early Saturday morning by DJ D Nice during his popular Instagram Live series, Club Quarantine.
Sources also confirmed the news to Billboard. Born in Harlem and raised in the Bronx, Harrell began his music career as part of a hip-hop duo with Alonzo Brown, known as Dr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The two had success, with hits such as the 1982 single, “Genius Rap.” But Harrell soon had greater dreams after a meeting with Def Jam founder Russell Simmons, where he worked his way up at the label, finally becoming vice president and general manager.
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