Dre Allen facts for kids
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Dre Allen
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| Birth name | Andre Allen |
| Also known as | Dre |
| Born | April 18, 1975 |
| Origin | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Instruments | Singer, songwriter, producer/director |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Associated acts | IV Xample, The Dre Allen Project, Big Boi, Master P, Az Yet, Stevie B, Jesse Powell, Babyface, Will Downing |
Andre "Dre" Allen (born April 18, 1975) is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and producer. He also directs music videos. Born in California's Bay Area, Dre Allen helped start the 1990s pop and R&B group IV Xample. Their first album, For Example, sold over 500,000 copies around the world. This was thanks to their popular song "I'd Rather Be Alone".
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Dre Allen's Music Journey
Dre Allen released his first solo album, L.Y.F.E., in 2003. It sold over 240,000 copies through online stores and other places. Later, he married Dawn Robinson, a singer from the group En Vogue. She joined him on his next album, Ghetto Rockstar.
His band, "The Dre Allen Project," released their album Recovery in 2010. This album was later taken off shelves. Dre Allen said this was to save the music for future movie or play uses.
Beyond Music: Business and Film
Since 2010, Dre Allen has been busy with other projects. He is the President and co-owner of The Allen/Sito Group. This company helps with event marketing for many big brands. Some of their clients include ESPN, NASCAR, and Verizon.
He also owns ASG Films, a film company. They are working on a new movie called The Vigilants. It is planned to be filmed in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Working with Other Artists
Dre Allen is also known for his work with other famous musicians. He received a special award nomination for helping write a song on Big Boi's album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. Big Boi is a rapper from the group Outkast.
Dre Allen has worked with many well-known artists and producers. These include Babyface, Robin Thicke, Tyga, Kendrick Lamar, and Master P. He has also written songs for Jamie Foxx and Montell Jordan. His songs have even been used in commercials for companies like McDonald's and Doritos.
Popular Songs and Deals
In 2010, a song co-written by Dre Allen for Big Boi became very popular. It was called "Theme Song" and had over 1.5 million plays online. This song was later used in a big deal with Doritos. It helped launch a special online concert experience with Big Boi. The album with this song is still considered one of the best albums ever by music critics.
