Andre Harris Reflects on Philly Upbringing, R&B Music, Working with Michael Jackson, Usher + More

On this episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes Grammy Winning Super producer, Dre Harris to Can We Talk R&B. Dre was a part of the legendary production duo Dre and Vidal. Dre talks about how growing up in Philly influenced his love for R&B music and producing records. Growing up in church taught him to play multiple instruments and allowed him to play for R&B groups. how poetry helped him get discovered and get his start in the music industry. Dre talks about his placements with Jill Scott, Usher, Chris Brown and working with Michael Jackson. You don’t want to miss this episode!!!!! Intro: 0:00 - 3:03 Being from Philly: 3:03 - 6:13 What made you fall in love with R&B? 6:13 - 7:15 Gospel influences in R&B: 7:15 - 10:15 What instruments do you play? 10:15 - 11:11 Getting into the music business: 11:11 - 14:10 R&B music in Philly: 14:10 - 15:16 The Neosoul wave in music: 15:16 - 17:40 the R&B sound during the 90s: 17:40 - 18:43 Being a well rounded producer: 18:43 - 20:27 How does the production start? 20:27 - 21:30 Timbaland’s production: 21:30 - 23:07 Were you aware of your impact: 23:07 - 25:50 What was your check looking like: 25:50 - 26:50 Publishing deal: 26:50 - 28:12 Deciding to sell publishing: 28:12 - 31:04 Maintaining success in the business: 31:04 - 34:20 Biggest changes in R&B today: 34:20 - 37:24 Deep Dive “Butterflies”: 37:24 - 47:40 R&B Favorite Songs: 47:40 - 50:00 Usher’s Confessions album: 50:50 - 53: 11 Respect the Pen Game: 53:11 - 56:52 “Stars” by Kendrick: 56:52 - 58:08 New Music coming out: 58:08 - 1:02:15 Outro: 1:02:15 - 1:02:53 🟪Can We Talk R&B 🟪🔊 ✅ LISTEN, FOLLOW AND RATE Hosted & Created by: Ian Von Produced by: Launch Pod Studio Edited by: Lazy Pickle Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices