What’s The Most Successful Hip-Hop Label?

October 21, 2015 DJ 0

He’s back. Last year, Matt Daniels, ranked the best MCs vocabulary game to much hoopla. This time around, he’s back with a hip-hop themed infographic that breaks down the most successful hip-hop record labels since […]

Is A Def Jam Biopic on the Way?

September 17, 2015 DJ 0

This is clearly the year of the biopic. Everyone one and their mom is landing one – especially after the great box office success of N.W.A.

No I.D. New Head of A&R

November 5, 2014 DJ 0

Def Jam has promoted the infamous industry veteran Dion “No I.D.” Wilson to executive vice president in charge of all A&R activities at the label.

Def Jam Gets A New Look

January 16, 2014 DJ 0

As Def Jam Recordings celebrates 30 years in the game, they’re giving heads new face. Check out the new dizzying logo – #DefJam30 logo. Do we likey?

Jeezy Threatens to Leak Album

November 13, 2013 DJ 0

Looks like Jeezy isn’t happy with Def Jam. The rapper took Twitter to blast Def Jam Records for not supporting his forthcoming studio album. Check out all his tweets:

Jay Z Hit With Lawsuit

November 7, 2013 DJ 0

When it rains it pours. TufAmerica Inc. has hit Jay Z and his record companies with a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday, claiming he illegally sampled a funky late 1960s jam without permission to jazz up […]

Lyor Cohen to Launch New Music Venture

October 25, 2013 DJ 0

Remember Lyor Cohen? Former Warner Music Group Recorded Music chief and former Def Jam head honcho. Well, Lyor has reached an agreement with Google Inc. and other investors to fund his new music-based entertainment company […]