COMING IN 2020: BET creates mini-series that chronicles the rise of Andre Harrell's Uptown Records
BASED ON THE ICONIC RECORD LABEL UPTOWN RECORDS FROM THE FOUNDER AND ENTERTAINMENT INNOVATOR ANDRE HARRELL JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT AND HARRELL TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE THE SERIES WRITERS CHARLES MURRAY, CARLITO RODRIGUEZ AND BARRY MICHAEL COOPER TO PEN THE SCRIPTS FOR THE THREE-NIGHT TELEVISION EVENT New York, NY – BET Networks has announced the debut of the new original scripted miniseries “ Uptown.” The three-part television event will tell the comprehensive story of Andre Harrell’s iconic New York City record label, Uptown Records. Launched in 1986, following a joint venture deal with MCA, Andre Harrell'sUptown Records played a vital role in the careers of some of the most influential voices in hip hop, soul and R&B, including Heavy D & The Boyz, Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Father MC, Al B. Sure, Christopher Williams, Teddy Riley, Notorious B.I.G., Sean “Diddy” Combs ...