Jeezy examines the Trap 10 years after ‘Let’s Get It: TM101’
If a decade can feel like a lifetime in the music industry, it must feel like an eternity to those who are trapped in the
July 30, 2015
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If a decade can feel like a lifetime in the music industry, it must feel like an eternity to those who are trapped in the
Definitely no stranger to putting his foot in his mouth, it looks like once respectable journalist Geraldo Rivera has done it again. In a recent
[jwplatform yk36KCad] Stack or Starve was created by Dough From Da Go in the hopes to give Chicago emcees a voice. In the process Stack
Big K.R.I.T will appear on the cover of this week’s edition of rolling out. During his interview, he revealed several things about his life that
Rapper Lil Durk was arrested on gun charges earlier this week for the third time in three years. Police investigating a homicide came to the
[jwplatform lMId6E1l] Take a look at some super cool behind-the-scenes moments from our exclusive cover shoot with Def Jam beauty Teyana Taylor. Her cover with
[jwplatform jQRHF46a] Teyana Taylor has always known how to turn heads when it comes to her sense of style. So when it was time for
Def Jam’s recent 30th anniversary concert was one for the record books, as artists old and new came through to pay homage to the legendary
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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
August Alsina is bringing R&B back to the forefront. The young New Orleans-raised vocalist proved his worth by scoring the top spot on the R&B/hip-hop
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 helped birth and cultivate hip-hop as we know it today. Having a major hand in the careers of many great entertainers is a
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
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Story by A.R. Shaw Images by DeWayne Rogers Life appears to be good for August Alsina. While being photographed in a dilapidated area on the
August Alsina isn’t the stereotypical contemporary R&B star. The New Orleans native doesn’t just sing about romantic love and loss, he sings story songs about his hardscrabble upbringing and the street lifestyle he’s seen in his city. And for the 21-year old Def Jam artist, he’s happy to do something that sets him apart from the pack of current R&B mainstays.
In case you didn’t realize it, West Coast hip-hop is in the midst of a major resurgence. From the across-the-board success of Kendrick Lamar, the
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.
Rapper/actor LL Cool J appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” this week. The star shared the story of his mother, a demo, and how a tax
