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Def Jam was co-founded by Rick Rubin in his dormitory in Weinstein Hall at New York University, [3] and its first release was a single by his punk-rock group Hose. Russell Simmons joined Rubin shortly after they were introduced to each other, according to one story, by Vincent Gallo. [4]
This is a list of former artists who have recorded for Def Jam Recordings, organized alphabetically by last name. Listed in parentheses are names of Def Jam affiliated labels, under which the artist recorded.
The album features production from DJ Clark Kent and Kid Capri, among others. Upon its release, The Art of Storytelling proved to be Slick Rick's highest-charting album, peaking at number eight on the Billboard 200 , and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums , and was certified gold by the RIAA within a month of its release.
From May 1995 to May 1999, Def Jam Records was reinstated as the Def Jam Music Group to further associate itself with the RAL umbrella unit. Artist(s) Title Type Release date Label(s) released in association with Singles Chart positions Certifications Refs. S.C.C. Presents Murder Squad Nationwide: Album Valentine's Day 1995 (February 14) G.W.K.
Jagged Edge (So So Def/Columbia) Bob James (Columbia/Tappan Zee; material was later reissued by Warner Bros. Records) Casey James (19/Columbia Nashville) Harry James; Sonny James (Columbia Nashville) Tom Jans; Lauren Jauregui; Jay Z (Def Jam - until 2009) Wyclef Jean; Jennie (Odd Atelier/Columbia) Lyfe Jennings; Buddy Jewell (Columbia Nashville ...
Violator: The Album is the first installment in the Violator hip hop compilations series. It was released on August 10, 1999 through Violator/Def Jam Recordings.It was the first release through the imprint Violator Records, a spin-off of Mona Scott & Chris Lighty's Violator Management company.
Jeezy’s departure from Def Jam marks a turning point for the rap vet, whose first studio album was released via Def Jam South. Every album since then has been released through the imprint in ...
Gary Clark Jr. Steve Clark (Def Leppard) "Fast" Eddie Clarke ; Dave "Clem" Clempson (Colosseum, Humble Pie) Michael Clifford (5 Seconds of Summer) Nels Cline (Nels Cline Trio, The Nels Cline Singers, Banyan, Wilco) Kurt Cobain ; Phil Collen (Def Leppard) Albert Collins; Allen Collins (Lynyrd Skynyrd) Nathan Connolly (Snow Patrol) Ry Cooder