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 …
The declaration of “Def Jam Recognition Month” in January 2024 marks a pivotal and full-circle beginning to a year-long celebration for the dynamic label’s 40 year history, that laid their …
Santa Monica, August 10, 2021 — Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the appointment of celebrated A&R executive Tunji …
‘The Women Of Def Jam’ paid homage to the musical legacy of Def Jam’s iconic female artists both past and present, and gathered together the label’s entire female executive team, staff …
March 10, 2021 – New York, NY - Def Jam Recordings is entering into an exclusive joint venture partnership with Emmy Award winning writer, creator, producer and actor Lena Waithe to …