Andre Harrell

One of the legendary record producers of this generation, Andre Harrell died on May 8, 2020. He was 59 years old. Celebrities like Cardi B, and Jabari Sr., and many others expressed their heartfelt sympathies to his family and relatives. 

The late record producer was best known as the founder of the record label named Uptown Records. He also served as the CEO/president of another record label, Motown Records.

Here are some interesting facts about Andre Harrell you might not want to miss out on.

10 Facts About Late Record Producer Andre Harrell

1. Andre Harrell was an American record producer known as the founder of the popular record label, Uptown Records. He was also the CEO/ president of a record label, Motown Records.

2. The CEO of Motown Records was born on September 26, 1960, to his American parents.

3. Andre Harrell died on May 8, 2020, at the age of 59. The reason behind his death is not known yet.

4. Andrew was born in Harlem, New York. He grew up in The Bronx. He was an American national and belonged to black ethnicity.

5. Andrew was into music from a young age. As a teenager, Andrew formed a hip-hop duo, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with his high school mate, Alonzo Brown.

6. He attended Lehman College, Bronx. He has a major in business management and communications

7. Andre Harrell dropped out of college during his third year. Afterward, he worked for a local radio station located in the Bronx.

8. In the year 1993, Andrew met the founder of Def Ram Records, Russell Simmons. Within two years, Andrew became the general manager and vice-president of Def Jam Records.

9. At the time of his demise, Andrew Harrell was worth a staggering $50 million. 

10. Andrew Harrell is survived by his only child, a son named Gianni Harrell.