Def Jam Recordings (English Wikipedia)

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allmusic.com

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apnews.com

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apple.com

music.apple.com

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archive.today

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bandwagon.asia

"Def Jam Philippines "brings together the best of Filipino hip-hop" in their 'REKOGNIZE All-Stars' mixtape series – listen". Bandwagon. April 16, 2021. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.

bestevents.us

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bet.com

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biblioklept.org

Turner, Edwin (December 17, 2011). "I Review Def Jam 25, the Overstuffed Illustrated Oral History of a Record Label that Helped Change American Culture". Biblioklept. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013.

billboard.com

"A Timeline of the Major Events That Defined Def Jam's Legacy in Hip-Hop". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 8, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
"Executives Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles Remember DMX & Reveal How He Helped Save Def Jam". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 29, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
Aswad, Jem (March 28, 2013). "Joie Manda Resigns as Def Jam President, Moving to Interscope". Billboard.
"Eminem's Manager Paul Rosenberg Named New CEO of Def Jam". Billboard. August 2, 2017. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
Eggertsen, Chris (August 10, 2021). "Tunji Balogun Named Def Jam CEO". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
Rys, Dan (March 12, 2024). "UMG's East Coast Labels Reorganize as 'Republic Corps' With New Structure". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
Mamo, Heran (March 14, 2023). "Nigerian Afropop Singer Adekunle Gold Signs With Def Jam". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
"'Billie Eilish' Star Armani White Signs With Def Jam". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
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blackpast.org

"Def Jam Records (1984- ) •". June 16, 2007. Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2023.

businessday.ng

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cnbc.com

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complex.com

"Ruff Ryders Founders Claim 'Egos' Led to Jay-Z and DMX Beef". Complex. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
"Pusha-T's Manager Steven Victor Says Next Album Fulfills Def Jam Contract, Rapper Owns Masters & Is 'Still With Ye'". Complex. Archived from the original on April 19, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
Edwin Ortiz (April 1, 2014). "Island Def Jam Music Group Restructures Label, CEO Barry Weiss Steps Down". complex.com. Retrieved February 12, 2025.

defjamrecordings.jp

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djbooth.net

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fox5ny.com

"EP of DMX's 'Prayer' tracks released as he is reportedly near death". FOX 5 NY. April 9, 2021. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.

foxnews.com

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gigwise.com

"DMX Leaves Def Jam Over Jay-Z Beef". www.gigwise.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.

hiphop-n-more.com

"XXL Scans: Def Jam's Entire Discography & Record Sales". October 18, 2009. Archived from the original on November 23, 2009. Retrieved March 1, 2020.

hiphopdx.com

"Wale Signs New Deal With Def Jam As He Readies Return To Music". HipHopDX. October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
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"LL Cool J Reportedly Returns Home To Def Jam Recordings". HipHopDX. September 22, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
"Paul Rosenberg Steps Down As Def Jam Recordings' CEO/Chairman". HipHopDX. February 22, 2020. Archived from the original on February 22, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
"Jeezy Announces 'Meticulous' New Double Album, Confirms Def Jam Departure". HipHopDX. October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
Moore, Sam. "Clipse Sign With Def Jam Ahead Of New Album 'Let God Sort Em Out'". hiphopdx.com. HipHopDX. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
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hiphopscriptures.com

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hollywoodreporter.com

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hotnewhiphop.com

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insider.com

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justia.com

law.justia.com

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latimes.com

Duhigg, Charles (June 15, 2005). "Def Jam Judgment Set Aside". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.

mtv.com

Reid, Shaheem. "Ja Rule Re-Teams With Cash Money Click For LP". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 30, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Reid, Shaheem. "Ja Ruling: Island Def Jam, Lyor Cohen Ordered To Pay $132 Million To TVT". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 29, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
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Reid, Shaheem. "LL Cool J Still Unhappy With Def Jam -- But He And Jay-Z Are Not Battling". MTV News. Archived from the original on December 30, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Reid, Shaheem (December 24, 2007). "Jay-Z Stepping Down As Def Jam President/CEO". MTV News. Archived from the original on December 25, 2007. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
Reid, Shaheem. "Shakir Stewart's Family, Fiancee Say Def Jam Exec Was In 'Deep Pain' Before Death". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Markman, Rob (March 12, 2012). "Def Jam Names Joie Manda New President". MTV.com. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2011.

musicbusinessworldwide.com

Stassen, Murray (September 17, 2019). "Universal launches Def Jam South East Asia and Astralwerks Asia". Music Business Worldwide.
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netzfeuilleton.de

"Hiphop Geschichte des Labels DefJam". Netzfeuilleton.de. November 10, 2014. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2014.

nme.com

"Universal launches new UK label 0207 Def Jam". NME. November 25, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Krol, Charlotte (October 25, 2022). "Kanye West is reportedly no longer signed to Def Jam". NME. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.

npr.org

"Rick Rubin, Russell Simmons: Def Jam's First 25 Years". NPR. October 9, 2011.

nypost.com

"Barry Weiss out at Universal's Island Def Jam in East Coast shakeup". New York Post. April 1, 2014. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.

nytimes.com

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officialcharts.com

"Stormzy first act to sign to new UK-based 0207 Def Jam label". www.officialcharts.com.

okayafrica.com

"Def Jam Africa Launches in South Africa and Nigeria". OkayAfrica. May 26, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
"Def Jam Announces Nigerian Chairman & CEO Tunji Balogun". OkayAfrica. August 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2022.

popmarket.com

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revolt.tv

Woods, Aleia (February 23, 2020). "Paul Rosenberg steps down from his CEO position at Def Jam". REVOLT. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.

riaa.com

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soundcity.tv

Omotoso, Idris (August 12, 2022). "Teenage Sensation Azanti Unveils 'Gettin' Hot' Visuals Via Def Jam Recordings —". Soundcity. Retrieved September 29, 2023.

thefader.com

"Bring Your Whole Crew: The remarkable true story of how DMX's Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood was made". Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.

thefreelibrary.com

"PolyGram acquires 50% of Def Jam". Business Wire. November 16, 1994. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.

theguardian.com

"Def Jam Records launched by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin". The Guardian. June 12, 2011. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
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thesource.com

"No I.D. Is The New Executive Vice President Of Def Jam Recordings". The Source. April 4, 2014. Archived from the original on May 7, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2014.

udiscovermusic.com

Grove, Rashad (November 19, 2021). "'Ill Na Na': How Foxy Brown's Debut Album Changed The Game For Women In Hip-Hop". uDiscover Music. Retrieved March 18, 2022.

universal-music.co.jp

"Def Jam Japan (A Universal Music Company)". Universal-music.co.jp. Archived from the original on August 5, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2011.

universalmusic.com

"UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF DEF JAM AFRICA". UMG. May 26, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
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usmagazine.com

McGahan, Michelle (October 17, 2022). "Kanye West's 'White Lives Matter' Scandal, Aftermath: Everything to Know". Us Weekly. Retrieved February 7, 2023.

variety.com

Aswad, Jem (June 7, 2021). "Snoop Dogg Joins Def Jam as Executive Consultant — Watch His Announcement Video". Variety. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Horowitz, Steven J. (October 30, 2023). "Jeezy to Exit Def Jam, Announces Double Album 'I Might Forgive… But I Don't Forget'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
Aswad, Jem (March 12, 2024). "Universal Music Restructuring Continues, East Coast Labels Unite via Republic Corps Division". Variety. Archived from the original on March 21, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025.

vibe.com

"DMX's 'It's Dark And Hell Is Hot' Tracklist, Ranked". May 23, 2018. Archived from the original on May 29, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
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vogue.co.uk

"Meet Bloody Civilian, The New Artist Soundtracking Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". British Vogue. November 9, 2022. Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.

vulture.com

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web.archive.org

"A Timeline of the Major Events That Defined Def Jam's Legacy in Hip-Hop". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 8, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
Herschberg, Lynn (September 2, 2007). "The Music Man". New York Times Magazine. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
"Def Jam Records launched by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin". The Guardian. June 12, 2011. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
Moore, Maurice. "Indianapolis: CRUSH Ent Presents: EPMD & DJ Scratch @ The Vogue". bestevents.us. Best Events. Archived from the original on July 3, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
"CBS Records Changes Name". The New York Times. Reuters. October 16, 1990. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on July 25, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
"PolyGram acquires 50% of Def Jam". Business Wire. November 16, 1994. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
Tosiello, Pete (December 17, 2018). "An Honest Evaluation of LL Cool J's Entire Career". Vulture. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
"Executives Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles Remember DMX & Reveal How He Helped Save Def Jam". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 29, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
"Today in Hip-Hop: DMX Drops 'It's Dark and Hell Is Hot'". May 19, 2016. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
"DMX's 'It's Dark And Hell Is Hot' Tracklist, Ranked". May 23, 2018. Archived from the original on May 29, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
"DMX'S FLESH OF MY FLESH, BLOOD OF MY BLOOD ALBUM ANNIVERSARY". December 22, 2021. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
"Bring Your Whole Crew: The remarkable true story of how DMX's Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood was made". Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
"XXL Scans: Def Jam's Entire Discography & Record Sales". October 18, 2009. Archived from the original on November 23, 2009. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
"Hiphop Geschichte des Labels DefJam". Netzfeuilleton.de. November 10, 2014. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
Jason Birchmeier. "The Blueprint – Jay-Z – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
"Def Jam Records (1984- ) •". June 16, 2007. Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
"Def Jam Japan (A Universal Music Company)". Universal-music.co.jp. Archived from the original on August 5, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
"Hip-Hop's Irv 'Gotti' Surrenders to FBI - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News". Foxnews.com. January 27, 2005. Archived from the original on April 6, 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
Reid, Shaheem. "Ja Rule Re-Teams With Cash Money Click For LP". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 30, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Reid, Shaheem. "Ja Ruling: Island Def Jam, Lyor Cohen Ordered To Pay $132 Million To TVT". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 29, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Duhigg, Charles (June 15, 2005). "Def Jam Judgment Set Aside". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Archive-Rashaun-Hall. "Jay-Z, Dame Dash Sell Roc-A-Fella Records; Jay Named Def Jam Prez". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Ogunnaike, Lola (August 28, 2005). "Jay-Z, From Superstar to Suit Archived February 16, 2015, at the Wayback Machine". The New York Times. Retrieved March 23, 2008.
Reid, Shaheem. "LL Cool J Still Unhappy With Def Jam -- But He And Jay-Z Are Not Battling". MTV News. Archived from the original on December 30, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
"Ruff Ryders Founders Claim 'Egos' Led to Jay-Z and DMX Beef". Complex. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Reid, Shaheem (December 24, 2007). "Jay-Z Stepping Down As Def Jam President/CEO". MTV News. Archived from the original on December 25, 2007. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
Reid, Shaheem. "Shakir Stewart's Family, Fiancee Say Def Jam Exec Was In 'Deep Pain' Before Death". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Markman, Rob (March 12, 2012). "Def Jam Names Joie Manda New President". MTV.com. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
"No I.D. Is The New Executive Vice President Of Def Jam Recordings". The Source. April 4, 2014. Archived from the original on May 7, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
"Barry Weiss out at Universal's Island Def Jam in East Coast shakeup". New York Post. April 1, 2014. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Miranda (April 1, 2014). "Island Def Jam Is Over". XXL Magazine. Archived from the original on April 6, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
"UMG Disbands Island Def Jam". BET. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
"Eminem's Manager Paul Rosenberg Named New CEO of Def Jam". Billboard. August 2, 2017. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
"Def Jam Philippines "brings together the best of Filipino hip-hop" in their 'REKOGNIZE All-Stars' mixtape series – listen". Bandwagon. April 16, 2021. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
"Paul Rosenberg Steps Down As Def Jam Recordings' CEO/Chairman". HipHopDX. February 22, 2020. Archived from the original on February 22, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
Woods, Aleia (February 23, 2020). "Paul Rosenberg steps down from his CEO position at Def Jam". REVOLT. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
"EP of DMX's 'Prayer' tracks released as he is reportedly near death". FOX 5 NY. April 9, 2021. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
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Eggertsen, Chris (August 10, 2021). "Tunji Balogun Named Def Jam CEO". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
Krol, Charlotte (October 25, 2022). "Kanye West is reportedly no longer signed to Def Jam". NME. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
"Pusha-T's Manager Steven Victor Says Next Album Fulfills Def Jam Contract, Rapper Owns Masters & Is 'Still With Ye'". Complex. Archived from the original on April 19, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
Horowitz, Steven J. (October 30, 2023). "Jeezy to Exit Def Jam, Announces Double Album 'I Might Forgive… But I Don't Forget'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
Moore, Sam. "Clipse Sign With Def Jam Ahead Of New Album 'Let God Sort Em Out'". hiphopdx.com. HipHopDX. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
Aswad, Jem (March 12, 2024). "Universal Music Restructuring Continues, East Coast Labels Unite via Republic Corps Division". Variety. Archived from the original on March 21, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
Mamo, Heran (March 14, 2023). "Nigerian Afropop Singer Adekunle Gold Signs With Def Jam". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
Caramanica, Jon (May 19, 2015). "Alessia Cara Speaks Up for the Outsiders on 'Here'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
"'Billie Eilish' Star Armani White Signs With Def Jam". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
"Meet Bloody Civilian, The New Artist Soundtracking Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". British Vogue. November 9, 2022. Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
Inman, DeMicia (March 3, 2022). "Coco Jones Says New Music Is Coming As 'Bel-Air' Continues". VIBE.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
Coco Jones Talks Signing To Def Jam Records, February 22, 2022, archived from the original on March 21, 2022, retrieved March 21, 2022
Milca P. (October 6, 2019). "Fredo Bang Connects With Tay Keith On "Face Down"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
Michael Saponara (April 17, 2019). "SOB X RBE Links With Hit-Boy for New 'Family Not a Group' Project: Listen". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
Riley Wallace (December 2, 2019). "Singer Kaash Paige Talks 'Love Songs' & Def Jam Debut". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on September 4, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2020.

worldcat.org

search.worldcat.org

"CBS Records Changes Name". The New York Times. Reuters. October 16, 1990. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on July 25, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
Sisario, Ben; Friedman, Vanessa; Testa, Jessica; Barry, Ellen (October 24, 2022). "Kanye West's Offensive Behavior Makes Corporate Partners Squirm". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 7, 2023.

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