Uptown Records and hip hop/R&B crossover in New York (1987–1993)

1. Andre Harrell founds Uptown Records in New York

   Jan 1, 1986Labels: Andre Harrell, Uptown Records

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2. Heavy D’s "Living Large" builds Uptown’s early profile

   Oct 27, 1987Labels: Heavy D, Living Large

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3. Uptown and MCA strengthen a national pipeline

   Jan 1, 1988Labels: Uptown Records, MCA Records

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4. Al B. Sure!’s "In Effect Mode" expands Uptown’s reach

   May 3, 1988Labels: Al B, In Effect

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5. Guy’s debut helps define new jack swing crossover

   Jun 14, 1988Labels: Guy, Teddy Riley

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6. Sean "Puffy" Combs begins at Uptown as an intern

   Jan 1, 1990Labels: Sean Combs, Uptown Records

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7. Father MC’s debut signals hip-hop/R&B hybrid production

   Oct 15, 1990Labels: Father MC, Father s

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8. Jodeci’s "Forever My Lady" launches a new Uptown era

   May 28, 1991Labels: Jodeci, Forever My

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9. MCA announces a seven-year "Uptown Entertainment" deal

   Jun 11, 1992Labels: MCA Records, Uptown Entertainment

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10. Mary J. Blige’s "What’s the 411?" defines hip-hop soul

    Jul 28, 1992Labels: Mary J, What s

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11. Andre Harrell fires Sean Combs at Uptown

    Jul 1, 1993Labels: Andre Harrell, Sean Combs

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12. "What’s the 411? Remix" extends Uptown’s crossover playbook

    Dec 7, 1993Labels: What s, Mary J

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