Andre Harrell Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, Net Worth

Andre Harrell was a media personality in the United States. Andre Harrell was a musician and multimedia producer from the United States of America.

Wiki, Bio, Age,  Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Andre Harrell, whose full name is Andre O’Neal Harrell, was born on September 26, 1960. His zodiac sign was Libra, as he was born in late September. Similarly, Andre was born in the Bronx, New York City, and was of American nationality. Similarly, in terms of ethnicity and religion, he belonged to the African American ethnic group and adhered to Christianity.

Similarly, Andre was born to Bernie Harrell, who used to work at a vegetable store in the Bronx’s Hunts Point neighborhood. Similarly, his mother, Hattie Harrell, worked as a nurse’s assistant. When it comes to his youth, he has always been into rap. Similarly, as a teenager, he founded Alonzo Brown with a high school classmate, which is a rap duo known as ‘Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde.’ They had minor success with singles ‘Genius Rap’ in 1981 and ‘AM/PM’ in 1984.

In addition, he graduated from Charles Evans Hughes High School in 1978. After that, he attended Baruch College and subsequently Lehman College, where he majored in communications and business management.

Andre Harrell’s Height, Weight & Body Measurement

Unfortunately, there is no information in the media about his height, weight, or vital state. In terms of physical appearance, he has a dark complexion, dark brown hair, and brown eyes.

Andre Harrell’s Profession & Career

In terms of his work life, Andre met Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, in 1983. Similarly, he went to work for Def Jam, where he quickly rose to the position of vice president and general manager. Similarly, after working for Def Jam for a few years, he quit starting his own label, ‘Uptown Records.’ Similarly, Andre spotted Sean Puffy Combs and is credited for signing Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs in 1988.

In 1988, Harrell was given a label deal by MCA Music Entertainment Group. After a succession of successful recordings, MCA signed Harrell to a multi-media agreement that encompassed film and television productions in 1992. They collaborated on the feature film Strictly Business as well as FOX’s successful cop drama series New York Undercover, which aired from 1994 to 1998.

Harrell renamed Uptown Records Uptown Enterprises, and its records appeared in Universal Pictures and Universal Television ventures. Harrell and Wendy Credle, a music attorney, had a son in 1994. Gianni Credle-Harrell was his name. Harrell was named CEO of Motown Records in 1995 and remained there until 1997. He also hosted Champagne & Bubbles on Emmis Urban AC WRKS (98.7 Kiss FM)/New York on Sunday nights from 6 to 9 p.m.

Death

Unfortunately, the founder of prominent R&B and hip-hop label ‘Uptowns Records’ died on May 8, 2020, at the age of 59. The cause of his death, however, has yet to be revealed in the media.

Andre Harrell’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship

Andre was heterosexual and in a married relationship. He was married to Wendy Credle and they have a son named Gianni Credle Harrell. Unfortunately, the couple split up afterward.

Andre Harrell’s Social Media(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

In terms of social media, Andre was active on Instagram and Twitter. Similarly, his Twitter handle was @iamAndreHarrell, and he has had more than 56.8k followers since joining in May 2010. Similarly, his Instagram account @andreharrell has over 151k followers.

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