Music Executive Andre Harrell Dead at 59: 'He Made His Living Uplifting Others,' Russell Simmons Says

Get push notifications with news, features and more.Harrell began his music career as an artist with rap duo Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The group had one minor hit in 1981, “Genius Rap,” before Harrell moved on to the business side of the industry., and worked as vice president and later, general manager of the label.

Three years after teaming up with Simmons at Def Jam Records, Harrell left to found his own label, Uptown Records, in New York City. It was at Uptown Records that the Bronx-native discoveredCombs started at Uptown Records as an intern, eventually working his way up to talent director and helping to develop majors R&B stars, including

and Jodeci. Even after Combs left Uptown Records in 1993, he and Harrell remained friends, with Harrell serving as Vice Chairman for Combs’ TV network, REVOLT.Simmons posted two tributes to Harrell on his Instagram page, calling him his “best friend.” “Always compassionate, good-hearted, full of love and.. what a beautiful legacy he leaves in this world... All the inspiration, direction and support he gave to so many…,” SimmonsIn December, BET announced a three-part scripted miniseries following the story of Harrell and Uptown Records. Titled, the project, which had Harrell as an executive producer, is scheduled to premiere sometime this year.Following the news of his death, major names in the music industry paid tribute to Harrell.

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