Andre Harrell Movies

One of the most expensive reality programs ever mounted by a major American network, The One: Making a Music Star was inspired by the Spanish series Operación Triunfo, which had enjoyed international success in a host of incarnations in a variety of countries (the British version, for example, was titled Star Academy). The contestants were billeted in a highly respected music academy where they were coached and mentored by a "faculty" of celebrities (who doubled as judges in the elimination process), and were subjected to rigorous training in all aspects of entertainment. Canadian TV personality George Stroumboulopoulos hosted, while the judges included songwriter Kara DioGuardi, record executive Andre Harrell, and musician/comedian/producer Ernie Hudson of Hudson Brothers fame. Debuting amidst high expectations on July 18, 2006, The One: Making a Music Star ended up posting the lowest ratings of any series premiere in the history of the ABC network. As a result, only four of the planned 15 episodes ended up being run off during a brief two-week period, consigning the series to the ash-heap of failed "sure things" which included such previous media catastrophes as Turn-On and The Paula Poundstone Show. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

This documentary offers viewers an in depth look at the world of hip-hop and rap music as it chronicles a diverse group of performers preparing to give a major concert at Philadelphia's Armory. Interspersed amongst the preparations are interviews with rappers past and present, looks at their personal lives, commentary on their significance and upon the music, and plenty of concert footage. Featured acts and performers include, Slick Rick, who has been imprisoned for second-degree murder; Snoop Doggy Dog and Tha Dogg Pound, Russell Simmons, Dr. Dre, B.I.G; Melle Mel, LL Cool J, Run-DMC, Da 5 Footaz, YNN and more. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi