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'Uptown Records' founder Andre Harrell passes away at 59

Washington DC [USA], May 9 (ANI): Andre Harrell, the founder of the popular American record label 'Uptown Records,' has died at the age of 59.

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Picture shared by DJ D-Nice (R) in which he is seen along with Andre Harrell (Centre) (Picture courtesy: Instagram)

Washington DC [USA], May 9 (ANI): Andre Harrell, the founder of the popular American record label 'Uptown Records,' has died at the age of 59.
The demise of the music mogul was first announced by DJ D-Nice on his Instagram live early Saturday morning, Billboard reported.
The details of his death are not known yet.
The 49-year-old DJ took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late label founder and wrote: "Truly heartbroken. Rest peacefully, Andre Harrell."
The record producer was raised in New York and started his music career in the early 80s.
The influential R&B and hip-hop label 'Uptown Records' rose to prominence in the late '80s with some early hits from rap group 'Heavy D & The Boyz', R&B singer Al B. Sure! and more. (ANI)

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