Andre Harrell death: Uptown Records founder dies aged 59
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Music mogul and Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell has died aged 59. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up “Whether we knew it or not, he had such a huge influence on the R&B/hip-hop my generation grew up loving,” John Legend tweeted. “He signed and mentored so many great artists, made so much great music happen, helped shape the culture.” “RIP to Andre Harrell God Bless him,” 50 Cent said. Later in life when I would run into you, you’d let me know how proud of all my successes you were.” Director Ava DuVernay wrote: “Saluting Andre Harrell.