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FOUNDER UPTOWN ENTERTAINMENT NUAMERICA Music & CO, FOUNDER ,REVOLT MUSIC CONFERENCE.

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#TKBSNation Although we are few days late, we are taking time today to remember André Harrell on what would have been his 66th birthday. 🕊️

In this throwback from 2020, @kennyburns sits down with the industry titan for what would become his final interview. @andreharrell vision helped shape the sound and style of a generation, while his cultural blueprint and influence still lives in the artists and executives he inspired.

Take a moment to revisit this conversation and celebrate the legacy of a man who changed music forever. Rest in power, André Harrell. 🤍

To watch the full conversation be sure to visit the official YouTube page for The Kenny Burns Show 📺

#AndreHarrell #TheKennyBurnsShow #TKBS #UptownRecords

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ALL I CAN SAY IS WONT HE DO IT!!!
Such a rare, intimate space to experience greatness early. Hearing this upcoming project up close? Special.
Album is undeniable. Go run and get it when it drops. 📸✨
Shoutout to @kirkfranklin for the masterclass in storytelling, and thank you to @theunwritten.media for having me behind the lens capturing the room. Love to everyone who shared this vibe with us.
#StaycShotIt #GospelMusic #KirkFranklin #LiveMusicPhotography #NewMusic BehindTheLens InTheCulture

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🎧 “Steelo” is a song by @official702 🎙️ released as the first single from its debut album “No Doubt” in 1996 🗓️ by Biv 10 Records and @motownrecords .🎶

“Steelo” became a commercial success 🔥 reaching #32 on the @billboard Hot 100 and the top 20 on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and Dance Singles Sales chart. 💃🏻
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#TheBoss @andreharrell #TimDawgPatterson @unclerush #SaluteBrothas 🫡
#SeanCombsTheReckoning @netflix

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FATHER MC DROPPED, "ILL DO FOR YOU" ON ANDRE HARRELL'S UPTOWN RECORDS WITH DISTRIBUTION WITH MCA IN OCTOBER 1990. THE BACKGROUND VOCALS WERE SUNG BY ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE MARY J BLIGE WHO ALONG WITH JODECI, HEAVY D AND SEAN PUFFY COMBS TAKING THE LABEL TO R&B/ HIP HOP HEIGHTS WITH THE SUCCESS OF THEIR CROSSOVER HIT SONGS! @fathermc4real @therealmaryjblige @jodeci @rnbonly @officialchristopherwilliams @andreharrell

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Ya Feel Me? Vol. 175

May these slides spark something in you as they did us.

In the meantime, which slides you feelin’?

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JODECI — Forever My Lady (1991)

Some albums become successful.

Some albums become timeless.

And a very small number completely change the direction of a genre.

Forever My Lady belongs in that last category.

Jodeci didn’t just release a great debut album. They redefined what an R&B group could look like, sound like and represent.

They brought church vocals into the streets.

They mixed gospel, hip-hop, soul and swagger in a way nobody had heard before.

And the blueprint they created is still visible today.

For me, we also can’t tell this story without talking about DeVante Swing.

He is one of the true pioneers of modern R&B. A visionary producer, songwriter and architect whose influence extends far beyond Jodeci. His fingerprints are all over an entire generation of music.

My two favorite records on this album have always been “Forever My Lady” and “Come & Talk To Me.” More than 30 years later, both songs still sound fresh, emotional and authentic.

That’s the definition of a classic.

My Score: 9.2/10.

What’s your favorite song from Forever My Lady?

👇🏾 Let’s talk music.

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Black Music Month 2026
Day 1-20

Black Beat Magazine In Association With Platinum Vault Entertainment
Presents
"Props and Accolades"

A Docu-Series Coming Soon

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Released on July 2, 1991, today marks the 35th anniversary of “Peaceful Journey”, the third studio album from hip-hop group Heavy D & The Boyz 🕊️
Released on MCA Records/Uptown Records (@uptownrecords), “Peaceful Journey” was the follow-up to the 1989 album “Big Tyme”. In 1990, shortly after the release of “Big Tyme”, member Trouble T Roy accidentally fell to his death at the age of 22. Paying tribute in his honor, Heavy D (R.I.P.), DJ Eddie F (@djeddief), and G-Wiz (@mistergwiz) returned in 1991 with the third Heavy D & The Boyz album titled “Peaceful Journey”. Including the singles ‘Now That We Found Love’ and ‘Is It Good To You’, the album was well-received upon release, becoming one of the defining new jack swing-infused hip-hop albums of its time. Debuting at number 21 on the Billboard 200, “Peaceful Journey” was also the group’s second Platinum record. Production on the album was handled by Pete Rock (@realpeterock), Marley Marl (@djmarleymarl), Teddy Riley (@teddyriley1), Howie Tee (@hitman_howie_tee), Dave Hall (@davejamhall), Maurice “Nevelle” Hodge, DJ Eddie F, and Heavy D. Guest features include Big Daddy Kane (@officialbigdaddykane), Grand Puba (@therealgrandpuba), and others 🕊️
In 1993, Heavy D & The Boyz returned with their fourth studio album “Blue Funk”. Their fifth and final album titled “Nuttin’ But Love” was released in 1994 before Heavy D would go on to pursue his own respective solo career. Sadly, Heavy D passed way on November 8, 2011 at the age of 44. R.I.P. 🕊️
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Standout Tracks 🎶
- ‘Now That We Found Love’
- ‘Don’t Curse’ (feat. Big Daddy Kane, Grand Puba, Kool G Rap, Q-Tip, Pete Rock & CL Smooth)
- ‘Is It Good To You’
- ‘Peaceful Journey’
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Uptown wasn’t just a label; it was the cultural blueprint that defined an entire era. 🥂✨

Under the visionary leadership of the late, great Andre Harrell, Uptown Records didn't just chase trends—they created them. They bridged the gap between the grit of the streets and the polish of the boardroom, forever changing the DNA of music.

It all started with the sound that shook the world: New Jack Swing. By bringing **Guy** into the fold, Uptown pioneered a fusion of R&B melodies and Hip Hop beats that became the rhythm of a generation.

Andre’s ear for talent was unmatched, turning artists like Heavy D & The Boyz, Father MC, Al B. Sure!, Jodeci, and the Queen of Hip Hop Soul herself, Mary J. Blige, into absolute icons.

From "Ghetto Fabulous" style to the sounds that dominated the airwaves, Uptown was the gold standard. Often imitated, never duplicated.

The sound, the style, the legacy—Uptown is forever. 🕊️🎶

#UptownRecords #AndreHarrell #NewJackSwing #GuyBand #UptownForever

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