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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 hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop.

Jan 15, 2025 · 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 Beastie Boys and Public Enemy.

Def Jam: Fight for NY is a hip hop-influenced 3D action video game published by EA Games (unlike the original, which was published under the EA Sports BIG brand). It was released on September 21, 2004 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.

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.

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 Beastie Boys and Public Enemy.

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Jun 24, 2024 · Hard Knock Life,' celebrate Def Jam with 15 of the label's essential albums. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Def Jam Recordings, the New York label that made history in hip-hop, R&B, pop, and even thrash metal since its founding, and continues to do so today.

Women of Def Jam 3LP $59.98 $29.00. Benny the Butcher: Everybody Can't Go Vinyl $29.98. Justin Bieber: Anyone / Holy 12" Single $11.98. Method Man: Tical Limited Edition LP $29.99. Warren G: Regulate… G Funk Era 2LP $29.99. Jhené Aiko: Sail Out Limited Edition LP ...

Jan 25, 2018 · Let’s take a look at the timeline of major events that cemented Def Jam’s legacy in music over the course of the past four decades. 1983: Rick Rubin Creates Def Jam Recordings. The...