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  2. Def Jam Recordings - Wikipedia

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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 .

  3. Def Jam Recordings discography - Wikipedia

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    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.

  4. List of former Def Jam Recordings artists - Wikipedia

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    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.

  5. Rick Rubin - Wikipedia

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    Jazzy Jay introduced Rubin to concert promoter/artist manager Russell Simmons in the Negril club, and Rubin explained he needed help getting Def Jam off the ground. Simmons and Rubin edged out Jazzy Jay and the official Def Jam record label was founded while Rubin was attending New York University in 1984.

  6. LL Cool J - Wikipedia

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    [68] [69] The album was released on September 6, 2024, under Def Jam Recordings, his first under the label since 2008's Exit 13, and distributed by Def Jam and UMG's sister counterpart Virgin Music Group, instead of parent company Universal Music Group. [70] [71] The single "Proclivities", featuring rapper Saweetie, was released in August 2024.

  7. Russell Simmons - Wikipedia

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    Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive.He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, [1] and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris.

  8. Def Comedy Jam - Wikipedia

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    Def Comedy Jam is an HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan, and Bob Sumner. [1] [2] [3] The series was hosted by Martin Lawrence and Joe Torry in its first six seasons, Mike Epps in its seventh season, and D. L. Hughley in its eighth season.

  9. The Island Def Jam Music Group - Wikipedia

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    The Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) was an American recording music unit, formed on December 31, 1998 (New Year's Eve) by Universal Music Group.It consisted of labels created under the operations of Island Records and Def Jam Recordings. [1]