The-Dream Appointed EVP at Def Jam Recordings (Videos)
Def Jam Rccordings Appoints The-Dream Executive Vice President of A&R On the heels of the release of his fourth solo album, Love IV MMXII, this
Def Jam Rccordings Appoints The-Dream Executive Vice President of A&R On the heels of the release of his fourth solo album, Love IV MMXII, this
Rapper Snoop Dogg is getting ready to embark on a new role at Def Jam Recordings. He’s joining the label as an executive creative and
LL Cool J, Onyx, Public Enemy, Warren G., Slick Rick, Redman & Method Man, and The Beastie Boys. The legacy of Def Jam Recordings is like reading a Hip Hop Hall of
Pop superstar Rihanna has departed her longtime label, Def Jam Recordings. The singer released all seven of her albums on the powerhouse label, but has
Historic label Def Jam, current home to artists such as Kanye West, Rihanna and Rick Ross, is celebrating its 30th year in business this year.
Signing Frank Ocean to Def Jam was a “disaster,” says the music exec, Tricky Stewart, who discovered him. Earlier this week it was confirmed that
Atlanta rapper Trinidad James has inked a new record deal with Def Jam Recordings. The deal is reportedly worth $2 million and is being reported as a joint venture with James’ own Gold Gang Records.
Lena Waithe has made a name for herself in Hollywood and now the Chicago storyteller is ready to take her talents to the music industry.
Singer, songwriter and Def Jam recording artist Bibi Bourelly is moving up on the music charts again, but this time, with her own voice. The
Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music imprint has launched the careers of artists like John Legend, KiD CuDi, Big Sean and CyHi Da Prynce as well as
How much does Def Jam mean to hip-hop? So much that three generations of rap and rock artists came out to pay homage to the
Meet Aanisah Hinds, at 18 she is ready to take on the art scene by making her official debut at the Motown to Def Jam exhibition presented by
Def Jam helped birth and cultivate hip-hop as we know it today. Having a major hand in the careers of many great entertainers is a
Rapper Nas has apparently had enough of making child support payments to Kelis without the support of his record label, Def Jam. Does the rapper
Teenage rapper Lil Durk seems to have joined the growing number of frustrated artists signed to Def Jam. In recent months, acts like Jadakiss and
It’s been three decades since the most iconic hip-hop label was launched. Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons co-founded Def Jam Recordings in 1984, working out
Until recently, when people said Juelz Santana’s name it was mentioned in the same breath as Cam’ron, Jim Jones or other members of the hip
Rapper Trinidad James broke the news last night that he has been dropped by Def Jam Recordings. The “All Gold Everything” rapper was a sensation at the tail end of 2012 and in early 2013 on the strength of that one hit, but no follow up single made an impression.
Def Jam’s Kawan Prather: The Man Behind John Legend and T.I.’s Fame Walking through Kawan “KP” Prather’s house is like taking a trip through the
Is it just us … or is August Alsina always in the middle of something? The day before the release of his sophomore album, This Thing