Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip …

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Def Jam began as a maverick independent label inspired by downtown New York City’s vibrant street culture and the emerging sound of hip-hop, pioneered by iconic stars like LL Cool J, Slick Rick, The …

Def Jam Recordings is the label home of Justin Bieber, Jhené Aiko, Muni Long, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Coco Jones, Fridayy and more. Established 1984.

Nov 17, 2022 · Def Jam Recordings was founded in 1984 by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, and has represented the very best in cutting edge music and youth culture for 30 years.

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Jun 24, 2024 · To this day, Def Jam maintains a roster of both commercially successful and critically beloved artists in hip-hop, R&B, and pop. To commemorate the anniversary of the label that gave us, …

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Starting in 1984, Def Jam has represented cutting-edge music and youth culture. With Kanye West, Justin Bieber, YG, 2 Chainz, Alessia Cara, Logic, and more, Def Jam is at the forefront of the …

Def Jam Recordings is the label home of Justin Bieber, Jhené Aiko, Muni Long, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Coco Jones, Fridayy and more. Established 1984.