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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.

Oct 16, 2014 · From the political conscious rap black power era of the late ’80s (Public Enemy) to the grimy East Coast sounds of the late ’90s (DMX) to the Atlanta Southern boom of the mid aughts (Jeezy), Def Jam has always found a way to lead the …

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Founded in 1984, Def Jam Recordings has represented the cutting-edge in hip-hop music for more than 35 years. 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.

Jul 3, 2024 · List of Def Jam Recordings artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Def Jam Recordings roster includes both past and present artists.

This is a category for articles on artists and groups who have been signed to Def Jam Recordings or a Def Jam-affiliated record label or imprint.

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Various Artists - Here Comes The Break (Original Def Jam Recordings x Double Elvis Podcast Soundtrack)

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