Tagged: Def Jam
Trinidad James Signs to Def Jam
According to a press release quoting label President Joie Manda, following an “intense bidding war,” 25-year-old Atlanta rapper Trinidad James has signed with Def Jam Records. “We are thrilled to have him at the label, … read more »
Def Jam Makes The-Dream Their Vice President of A&R
Def Jam Recordings has appointed Teris Nash bka The-Dream as their Executive Vice President of A&R, according to a press release. As VP, he’ll produce tracks for Def Jam acts and sign new artists to … read more »
After Kanye’s Chief Keef Cosign, Major Labels Flock to Chicago Rap
Chief Keef had been bubbling for months before Kanye West announced that he would be remixing the rapper’s popular track “I Don’t Like.” Ignored by much of the hip-hop press, it was the attention of … read more »
Stream: Big K.R.I.T., “Sideline”
Last month, Big K.R.I.T. released 4evaNaDay, an impressive, feature-free (but session musicians credited!) mixtape in anticipation of his first full-length. Following the lead of Drake and Freddie Gibbs, who have re-released free mixtapes for purchase … read more »
2 Chainz Signs to a Major Label
In an interview with XXL, 2 Chainz fka Tity Boi confirms that he’s left Ludacris’ Disturbing Tha Peace label to pursue his own endeavors through Def Jam, where Ludacris is also signed. 2 Chainz says … read more »
Did Kanye and Jay-Z Illegally Sample Syl Johnson on Watch The Throne?
Earlier today, Numero Group tweeted at Kanye West and Jay-Z, confronting them about a potentially uncleared sample of renowned soul singer Syl Johnson’s “Different Strokes” on WTT’s “The Joy.” Numero Group gave an official statement … read more »
DEFinition: Making Hip-Hop's Classic Album Covers with Cey Adams & Bill Adler
Giant put together this brief but fascinating video about Cey Adams, former art director at Def Jam and creator of some of the most iconic hip-hop album covers of all time. Adams has just put … read more »
The Dream is Living the Dream!
The Dream gets a “Fancy” new title…. No- not Mr. Milian. read more »
Karina Pasian, "Half Empty"
Karina Pasian isn’t so optimistic with this one. read more »
Nas Gets "Bossy" with Kelis
It was all good just a week ago, right? WRONG. Well, at least that’s not the case with Nas and Kelis. read more »
