DJ Harrison

DJ Harrison
DJ Harrison
Birth name	Devonne Andre Harris
Born	Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Electronic; Hip hop; Jazz; Funk;
Occupation	Multi-instrumentalist producer
Instrument(s)	Drums, Guitar, Violin, Piano, Keys, Bass
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Stones Throw; Jellowstone Records;
Member of	Butcher Brown

Devonne Andre Harris, more commonly known by his stage name DJ Harrison, is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer from Richmond, Virginia.^[1]

Early life

The son of a radio deejay, Harris was born in Petersburg and grew up in Chesterfield County. Harris was interested in music at a young age. After playing with a kids drum set for years, his mother got him a professional drum set when he was seven, then a keyboard, and finally a bass when he was twelve. Harris lived in a house full of records as both his parents were music lovers. He developed a fascination with the way vinyl records were made from immersing himself in his parents' collection.

He joined the Thomas Dale High School marching band before graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University's jazz studies program ^[2] where he picked up a scientific approach to songwriting by building his songs methodically through researching and experimenting with new sounds.^[3]

Career

Harris founded the Jellowstone music production studio and co-founded the record label of the same name with No BS! Brass Band leader Reggie Pace. The studio has birthed countless projects by local artists in Virginia — including Harris and his bandmates in Butcher Brown.^[4]

Discography

Studio albums

Monotones (2013)
POLYTONED: DJ Harrison and Friends (2013)
PALM TREES (2013)
Stashboxxx (2014)
Songs About H.E.R. (2016)
Slyish (2016)
HazyMoods (2017)
Everlasting (2020)
Tales from the Old Dominion (2021)

EPs

Everlasting (2020)
L’Anthropofemme (2024)

Singles

Ties Are Aesthetic (DJ Harrison Remix) (2019)
Happy (2020)
Things I Should Have Said (2020)
Can't Believe You Love Me (2020)
Love's in Need of Love Today (2021)
The Message Continues (DJ Harrison Remix) (2021)
Be Better (2021)
City Lights (2021)
Cosmos (2021) (with Pink Siifu)

References

^ "Flip to the Back: Devonne Harris". Richmond Magazine. 28 June 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
^ Whalen, Eamon (27 June 2017). "DJ Harrison Draws on '70s Funk & Soul to Build Vibrant Beat Masterpieces". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
^ DiCicco, Richard. "A VCU alum's scientific approach to music". VCU News. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
^ Necci, Marilyn Drew (22 December 2014). "JELLOWSTONE SHINES A LIGHT ON THE VIBRANT RVA SOUL/JAZZ/FUNK/HIP HOP SCENE". RVA Mag. Retrieved November 27, 2021.

External links

DJ Harrison discography at Discogs

[1] "Flip to the Back: Devonne Harris". Richmond Magazine. 28 June 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2021.

[2] Whalen, Eamon (27 June 2017). "DJ Harrison Draws on '70s Funk & Soul to Build Vibrant Beat Masterpieces". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 27, 2021.

[3] DiCicco, Richard. "A VCU alum's scientific approach to music". VCU News. Retrieved November 27, 2021.

[4] Necci, Marilyn Drew (22 December 2014). "JELLOWSTONE SHINES A LIGHT ON THE VIBRANT RVA SOUL/JAZZ/FUNK/HIP HOP SCENE". RVA Mag. Retrieved November 27, 2021.

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