REACH RECORDS EXECUTIVE & MUSIC PRODUCER, LASANNA ‘ACE’ HARRIS, TAKES BEHIND THE MUSIC AND INTO THE MUSIC OF
LECRAE, ANDY MINEO, WANDE, HULVEY, AND MORE!
ACE'S COLLECTIVE, CARANDA CREATIVE, HAS NEW MUSIC FEATURING EARTHGANG FT. FUTURE, COZZ, AND MORE
NEWS SOURCE: Jackie O & Co. LLC July 1, 2022
If you pay attention to the interviews of any Reach Records' artist within the last decade, aside from artist, president & co-founder, Lecrae, another name usually comes up, Lasanna “ACE” Harris. A multi-platinum music producer and Vice President of A&R for the Atlanta based independent hip hop label, ACE, is also the CEO/co-founder of Caranda Creative, a music collective (also based in Atlanta) which specializes in production, management, and publishing.
As a label executive, ACE scouts talents, signs, produces, and oversees creative projects for their roster of artists including Lecrae, 1K Phew, Andy Mineo, Tedashii, Trip Lee, Wande, Hulvey, WHATUPRG, and more. As a music producer, he has topped the Billboard Charts producing hit singles for Lil Wayne, T.I. ft Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill ft. Kendrick Lamar, and Koffee. In fact, he produced the title track for Koffee’s debut album, Rapture (2019), which won a Grammy in the Best Reggae Album category at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Ace and Caranda Creative have several projects releasing in early 2022 including new music from all of Reach Records' artist, Earthgang feat. Future, Dreamville artists Cozz, Afro B, Baby Tate, and more. Caranda’s music has been featured on ESPN, VH1, MTV, BET, Michelle Obama’s Spotify playlist and more.
Born in Decatur, Georgia, Ace and raised by Liberian parents, Ace grew up listening to hip hop innovators like Timbaland, OutKast, Dungeon Family while also soaking up the sounds of afro beat, high life, and soca music that he was exposed to through his cultural background. Inspired by the African music and culture he grew up in, Ace has created and produced music with many artists in the Afro-beat genre and has a deep passion for African lifestyle, fashion, and culture.
As a nod to his African heritage and cultural background, in 2015, he released his dream project, ATLiberia, a project that highlighted new sounds and artists from Africa taking over the globe. The blend of Afrobeat rhythms mixed with Latin music, hip-hop, and trap that you hear recently coming from Reach Records makes sense as you learn more about man helping to reshape Reach Records music for global audiences. "In the music that is created for Reach Records and Caranda Creative, our goal is to create music that is global, that unites cultures, and blend genres in a way that reaches beyond borders."
Check out these recent A&R Corner segments as ACE takes you behind the boards for the Making of Andy Mineo & Lecrae’s “Coming In Hot" and more. Follow him on socials everywhere @Aceharrismusic
A preacher’s kid, Ace has a passion for curating music with a purposeful intention and message. He was introduced to Reach Records’ co-founder, president, and artist, Lecrae, in 2010 and produced three songs on Lecrae’s fourth studio album, Rehab, which was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Gospel Album and Anomaly. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 and Gospel charts marking the first time that any artist had ever topped both charts simultaneously. The album also won Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year at the 2015 GMA Dove Awards and Rap, Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year at The Stellar Awards. The successful creative relationship with Lecrae led to Ace producing songs for the other artists on the Reach Records and led to a position as the label’s Director of A&R in 2017. ACE’s first music production credits were recorded under The Hipnotiks moniker, including music for R. City, K. Michelle, Rick Ross, and Young Dro.
About Caranda Creatives
In 2021, ACE formed Caranda Creative, a community of artists, producers, songwriters, and music executives based in Atlanta. “Caranda thrives at the intersection of art & commerce and was created to develop raw talent and export quality products with creative integrity. Ace and Caranda Creative have several projects released in early 2022 including new music from: Earthgang feat. Future, Dreamville artists Cozz, Davido, and more. Caranda’s music has been featured on ESPN, VH1, MTV, BET, Michelle Obama’s Spotify playlist and more.
This Tuesday, June 3, 2025
SINGLES Sixpence None The Richer The Needle and the Damage Done - Single [Flatiron]
This Friday, June 6, 2025
ALBUMS CCV Hollow (Deluxe) (independent) Ben Fuller Walk Through Fire [Provident] Hopeful. The Wild One - EP (independent) Christy Nockels King Who Never Sleeps; Anthems for Rest [The Fuel] Pastor Mike Jr. God Showing Out - EP [Rock City] Isaiah J. Thompson The Book of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry [Mack Avenue] Chris Whittington Bright Portal 2025 Remastered Version - EP (independent)
SINGLES 7eventh Time Down My Will - Single [BEC] Pat Barrett Praise The Lord Forever - Single [Capitol] Bill B. & Cyrus Sonata Kevlar - Single [Syntax] bodie whisper and the wind (b+CL version) - Single [Provident] Burial Extraction The Overseer - Single [Charon Collective] Elan Brio I'm Satisfied (ft. Henry Israel) - Single (independent) Aaron Cole NOBODY BUT GOD (ft. Parris Chariz and Jon Keith) - Single [RCAI] Equippers Worship Living in Freedom (Live) - Single [DREAM] Kirk Franklin Do It Again - Single [Fo Yo Soul] Good Weather Forecast Pray - Single [DREAM] Ic3rd & EJ Swavv Woke Up (ft. CJ Emulous & George.Rose) - Single [Syntax] King David tha Vessel Consistant - Single (independent) The Kingsmen Wish You Were Here - Single [Horizon] Brandon Lake Daddy's DNA - Single [Provident] Myles Maestro Flood (ft. Ace Savage & Shruumi) - Single [Syntax] Mell Omii Wave - Single [Syntax] Kevi Morse Mr. Pilot - Single [Syntax] River Valley Worship Time For Revival - Single [BEC] Sleeping At Last The Piano (Original Score) - Single - Single (independent) Roy Tosh Everything's Gonna Be Alright (feat. PEABOD) - Single [RMG Amplify] Solachi Voz All I Need - Single [Syntax] Emilie Weiss Genesis (Studio Sessions) - Single [BEC] Ayiesha Woods I Have Hope - Single [Backsider] Megan Woods I Believe You - Single [FairTrade]
VINYL Ironwrath Master Storyteller Vinyl [Girder]
Next Friday, June 13, 2025
ALBUMS Coqui Death to Your Ego [DREAM] King's Hammer To Speak In Tongues - EP [Rottweiler] Brandon Lake King Of Hearts [Provident] Joel Vaughn Feel It - EP [DREAM] War of Ages Eternal (15th Anniversary Edition) [Facedown]
SINGLES CalledOut Music Worthy of It All - Single [Integrity] Equippers Worship Garment of Praise - Single [DREAM] Mainstream Worship Near - Single [DREAM Worship]
Ben Fuller Drops Highly Anticipated New Album "Walk Through Fire"
Sixpence None The Richer The Needle and the Damage Done - Single [Flatiron]
