From Drewreports.com: Singer AMERIE is set to undergo a career overhaul - after signing a deal with the record label which turned RIHANNA into an international superstar. The 1 Thing hitmaker has parted ways with Columbia Records and inked a deal with Def Jam, the company that secured the massive track Umbrella for Rihanna last year, catapulting her to global fame. And Amerie, who has previously r
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In the months leading up to The Roots eighth studio album Rising Down the Illadelph band had the internet going nuts with gritty Rik Cordero-directed music videos depicting Black Thought kidnapping whitey and Dice Raw scaring white collar workers while making copies, proving that The Roots truly were coming land, sea, and air, [...]
Def Jam: Icon é um jogo de luta que coloca alguns dos maiores rappers da atualidade em arenas urbanas, lutando pela fama e sucesso. Em meio às batidas do hip-hop, os artistas utilizam socos, chutes e agarrões típidos da luta greco romana aliados a elementos do cenário para destruir quem estiver em seu caminho.O sistema de luta do game é bastante semelhante a jogos como Fight Night Round 3. O
DEF JAM: ICON explora a história de uma íngreme hip-alimentadores, decidiu criar a sua própria empresa gravação. Ele está pronto para descobrir novos talentos, para ganhar uma maior credibilidade e popularidade para eventualmente tornar-se a lenda do hip-hop esta cena. Mas para esse herói irá provar ao mundo que ele é digno de se tornar um novo ídolo ruas.Tomando como base o seu estúdi
DEF JAM: ICON explora a história de uma íngreme hip-alimentadores, decidiu criar a sua própria empresa gravação. Ele está pronto para descobrir novos talentos, para ganhar uma maior credibilidade e popularidade para eventualmente tornar-se a lenda do hip-hop esta cena. Mas para esse herói irá provar ao mundo que ele é digno de se tornar um novo ídolo ruas.Tomando como base o seu estúdi
Audio: Janet Speaks On Def JamIf you haven't heard already Janet recently revealed that label Island Def Jam stopped all promotion on her "Discipline" album. In this exclusive phone conversation, Janet speaks on her upcoming tour and her problems with Def Jam.Poor Janet! It seems like she can't catch a break these days. I hope Janet's next record home will be more supportive of her. I also feel li
Descrição: Def Jam: Icon é um jogo de luta que coloca alguns dos maiores rappers da atualidade em arenas urbanas, lutando pela fama e sucesso. Em meio às batidas do hip-hop, os artistas utilizam socos, chutes e agarrões típidos da luta greco romana aliados a elementos do cenário para destruir quem estiver em seu caminho.O sistema de luta do game é bastante semelhante a jogos como Fight Nig
People have been wondering whats going on with Janet Jackson and her label home Def Jam because there has been no second single. Well Janet recently spoke to Sohh.com
“That’s pretty difficult to say, only because of the record label at this point. We started off with “Feedback” and the label and myself haven’t quite [...]
Janet Jackson is having problems with new label, Def Jam.
Janet Jackson reports this week that she is not in agreement with Def Jam even as to what would be her next single. Ouch.
“That’s pretty difficult to say, only because of the record label at this point,” Jackson tells SOHH. “We started off with “Feedback” and [...]
LL COOL J'S ALBUM 4 DEF JAM PUSHED BACK!!
LL Cool J’s last album for Def Jam, Exit 13, has
been pushed back from July 8th to July 29th. The album will include the
singles “5 Boroughs” featuring Jim Jones, Method Man, KRS-One, and Lil’
Kim, as well as “Cry” with Lil’ Mo.
In addition, Lloyd’s third album Lessons in Love also has a new release
date of
A few days ago, LALATE told you that we are going on the Def Jam Diet! And only LALATE has the skinny on what exactly the Def Jam Diet is.
The chatter sto;; online today has been about the Def Jam Diet, a more guarded secret than a potluck dinner at Scientology. The Post claims that, [...]
LALATE is going on the Def Jam Diet! And only LALATE has the skinny on what exactly the Def Jam Diet is.The chatter online today has been about the Def Jam Diet, a more guarded secret than a potluck dinner at Scientology.
The Post claims that, even though her hubby is no longer at Def Jam, [...]
What you need to know so you don’t miss out:
A complete list of nominations for the 62nd annual Tony Awards: Play (and playwrights): “August: Osage County” (Tracy Letts), “Rock ‘n’ Roll” (Tom Stoppard) more
TV Sue Simmons news anchor blurted an explicative on the air during a news promo Monday evening.
Def Jam Diet apparently, it’s simila
The internet is abuzz with renewed rumors that newlywed Beyonce is pregnant—the confirmation apparently coming from one of her pals who noticed she’d gained some weight and didn’t participate in her usual Def Jam diet.
This raises the obvious question—What the heck is the Def Jam diet?
Apparently, it’s similar to a diet known as “master cleanse.” [...]
THE ROOTS HAVING A CONFLICTS WITH LA REID (DEF JAM)
The Roots aren't happy at their new label, Def Jam. Roots drummer Ahmir
"?uestlove" Thompson talked to Billboard recently about the
disconnection between them and Island Def Jam chairman L.A. Reid. "He
has no idea that 'Birthday Girl' isn't even on the album," Thompson
said, continuing "They don't know we shot the 'Rising Down' video. They
just know they approved an (electronic press kit) budget." ...
My people, mi gente...It's official, Bobby Valentino and DTP/DEF have decided to part ways. "DTP gave me the opportunity to go out on my own, and I took it," says Valentino. They have played an integral part in my career –and I am thankful for everything they have done and will continue to do as I evolve as an artist" adds Bobby "I consider the entire DTP/ Def Jam group my family; Chaka Zulu, Ludacris, and LA Reid, everyone – they all inspired me and understood where I wanted to go with the next steps of my career, and they respected me enough to let me do what I wanted to do"And Bobby is on fire, right now, Valentino's...next release is titled "Come With Me" is a digital only EP available April 29th at online retailers. This compilation consists of songs Bobby wrote and produced durin
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Device maker Sony Ericsson and European handset retail giant Carphone Warehouse announced a partnership with venerable hip hop and R&B label Def Jam Records to introduce...
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Sony Ericsson will soon be launching the limited edition of the Def Jam W910i handset in the UK. Sony Ericsson is doing this in partnership with the popular mobile store Carphone Warehouse. The...
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LALATE CELEBRITY NEWS EXCLUSIVE
Vice President of A&R
Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella
Lenny S
Party this Wednesday, New York
LALATE can exclusively tell you about a event this April 2nd in which you can hang with the Vice President of A&R for Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella records, Lenny S.
OH YES!Guaranteed celebrities have been confirmed for the described “birthday extravaganza” that will also double as a [...]
RICK ROSS DOES IT AGAIN - DEBUTS AT #1 SOUNDSCAN WITH TRILLA, NEW ALBUM FOR SLIP N' SLIDE/DEF JAM - HIS 2nd CONSECUTIVE #1 ENTRY ON BILLBOARD 200, R&B. & DIGITAL ALBUM CHARTS - FOLLOWS #1 MAJOR LABEL DEBUT OF 2006, PORT OF MIAMI
Def Jam has long been known as the hub for Hip Hop releases. With the industry dealing with tough times selling records, the label's A&R sheds some light on new releases and lingering issues. “Things at Def Jam are looking great,” Lenny S said to HipHopDX. “We signed Jadakiss to Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam so that’s coming, we have another Fabolous album, another Young Jeezy album coming. And another Ghostface album by the end of the year." One of the more interesting deals has to do with Jadakiss signing with Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam. Many are curious what to expected from Jada's Def Jam debut. “It’s hot! No seriously it is," Lenny jokes. "We’re like 8 songs deep. He’s been working in D-Block studios in Yonkers knocking out joints. He knows what he’s doing so it’s not like a da
Ms. Keyshia Cole is enjoying the platinum success of her new album, "Just Like You". The singer is releasing "Heaven Sent" as the album's fourth single. The video will be shot in Hawaii on March 4 by acclaimed video director Benny Boom (who has directed the majority of Keyshia's videos). Keyshia proves that albums can have longer shelf lives if you put out the right singles. Take notes people!Singers Bobby Valentino, Shareefa ("I Need A Boss" feat Ludacris), and Steph Jones have all been dropped from Ludacris' DTP imprint which is distributed by Def Jam Records. The artists recently performed a showcase at New York's famous R&B Live where the feedback was less than thrilling. I am quite surprised. It seems like the artists would of been dropped from Def Jam and not DTP.R&B singer
Hip Hop mogul Jay Z will officially be stepping down as president of Def Jam at the end of the year. According to News Reports, Jay, who still has one album left in his recording contract with Def Jam, will focus on his expanding franchise of 40/40 Nightclubs over the next year and other businesses."Now it's time for me to take on new challenges," he said in a statement. "I am pleased to have had the opportunity to build upon the Def Jam legacy," he added.No explanation was given as to why Jay quit the executive suit.In other Jay Z news, the Roc Boy will be closing out the year with a bang--performing live in Las Vegas on New Year's weekend.Tickets for the show, which sold out within 2 hours of going on sale and were originally priced up to $225 each, are now selling on eBay for as much as $750 a pair.
Hot off the press, current Def Jam Records president Jay-Z will step down from his post as label head of the company. A lot of speculation has gone down regarding if Jay-Z wold renew his contract,...
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As I predicted 2 weeks ago, Jay Z has moved on from Def Jam and will no longer be running the company as President. This is after several weeks of renegotiation that took place to try and get Jay Z to stay on board. Inside sources at Def Jam say he wanted too much money, and considering the amount of lay offs they had to process this year - it was too much to keep him on board. However, Jay Z remains positive and released a statement earlier this morning:"I've been incredibly fortunate to have served as president of such a culturally-defining label as Def Jam over the last three years," Hov said via a statement. "During that time, I've had the pleasure of working with many of the world's most dynamic artists and many of the most dedicated and talented executives in the music business today, including [IDJMG Chairman/ CEO] Antonio "L.A." Reid. But now it's time for me to take on new challenges. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to build upon the Def Jam legacy, helping to
This street-fighting sequel features more than 70 characters, around half of whom are well-known hip-hop personalities. Description: The PSP knuckles up for a handheld version of EA's hip-hop styled brawler, based on and expanded over the console game Def Jam: Fight for NY. Playing as the hottest artists and celebrities in Hip Hop including Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit, you'll be able to unravel the events that lead to Def Jam Vendetta and find out how D-Mob got to rule NYC. Featuring new fighting moves and new venues, where players can gain respect by winning fights and rising among the ranks of the crew. Players can create their own fighter with gear from Def Jam University, Phat Farm, Brand Jordan, Ecko Unlimited, Enyce, Rocawear, Sean John, State Property, Reebok, and more. Players can also battle in 1-on-1 death matches using PSP's
In a recent interview with MTV, LL Cool J aired out some of his frustration’s toward Jay-Z’s way of running Def Jam.
He first said that Jay-Z didnt have the experience to be head of Def Jam:
“I just don’t feel like he had the necessary experience to do that job,” LL states. “I don’t’ know any other record company that he worked for where he learned how to run this business.”
He then said that although he was happy at first to have Jay-Z as the president things turned sour:
“The bottom line is – you gotta do your job man! And if you don’t know how to do your job then maybe universal needs to pay you the money you deserve as an artists and give somebody who really knows the job, the job.”
He went on to speak on Jay’s new album American Gangster and the artist’s situation on it:
“Let’s take this soundtrack for instance, shouldn’t there be other Def Jam artists on this soundtrack,” he asks.
“Shouldn’t this be the big Def Jam pr
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Un juegazo, aún no lo he probado pero parece ser demasiado bueno. El juego se trata de peleas callejeras, al mismo estilo de "El Club de la Pelea", debes elegir tu personaje el cual puede pertener a alguno de los 5 estilos de lucha, tales como: lucha callejera, kickboxing, artes marciales, etc; existen 22 lugares interactivos, además de poder crear tu propio personaje y ponerle los accesorios que quieras y establecerle un estilo de lucha, puedes elegir a los 40 personajes más importantes del hip hop y el def jam, por ejemplo: Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Fat Joe, Flava Flav, Freeway, Ghostface, Ice T, Joe Budden, Kimora Lee Simmons, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Sean Paul, Slick Rick, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, y otros. Existen varias versiones, no se pierdan este juego. Siguiendo con el instinto animal de pelear...-wDrk-
Un juegazo, aún no lo he probado pero parece ser demasiado bueno. El juego se trata de peleas callejeras, al mismo estilo de "El Club de la Pelea", debes elegir tu personaje el cual puede pertener a alguno de los 5 estilos de lucha, tales como: lucha callejera, kickboxing, artes marciales, etc; existen 22 lugares interactivos, además de poder crear tu propio personaje y ponerle los accesorios que quieras y establecerle un estilo de lucha, puedes elegir a los 40 personajes más importantes del hip hop y el def jam, por ejemplo: Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Fat Joe, Flava Flav, Freeway, Ghostface, Ice T, Joe Budden, Kimora Lee Simmons, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Sean Paul, Slick Rick, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, y otros. Existen varias versiones, no se pierdan este juego. Siguiendo con el instinto animal de pelear...-wDrk-
Trina To Be Pushed Back?Trina is supposed to be release her new album, "The Baddest Chick 2" next month! I don't see it happening though. All female rappers get their albums pushed back at least once. In some cases numerous times(hello Foxy Brown). Trina's lead single, "I'm Single Again" featuring Christina Milian hasn't been released yet. It should of been released last month in order to have a Sept release date for the album. I have read people say they've heard it but the song has not leaked. I haven't seen Trina mention anything about it on her MySpace page either. I'm just waiting for the pushback. I'm sure the pushback will be a few weeks to sometime in October. We shall see. Foxy Always Caught In A "Def Jam"Foxy Brown has reportedly left Def Jam Records after 13 years! Should I be happy or sad? She has signed an exclusive deal with Koch Records(Prodigy, Jim Jones) to launch her independent label, Black Roses(former album title) Entertainment. She will also release her l
Foxx Boogie Brown says peace to Jay-Z & Def Jam! Foxy's management, Black Hand, revealed today that she has inked a deal with Koch Records, where she will release projects through her own Black Rose Entertainment. Last Wednesday night, August 8, Foxy Brown closed a deal with Koch Records which makes her the first female star MC to have an independent label at Koch. No word on the exact details of the deal but sources claim it was a multi-million dollar negotiation that signed after office hours. Foxy is set to release her highly anticipated street album, "Brooklyn's Don Diva", sometime in December...just in time for those Christmas sales."I have always been a symbol of independence as a female in music," explained the rapper. "My brand is already established, millions of my records have already been sold, and I have a fan base already loyal. After 13 years at Def Jam, I felt it was time as a matured business women to move on and continue my brand under the roof of something I o
Hip Hop Is "Alive"I'm reading that Nas will have a new album out in December! It will be the follow up to his gold,"Hip Hop Is Dead" album. The only information I read so far is that Polow Da Don(Ciara) will be producing. Nas sparked a lot of controversy with the title,"Hip Hop Is Dead" which had everyone from T.I. to 50 Cent voicing their opinion on hip hop's current state. The controversy helped create a buzz for Nas and some nice first week sales. The album faded fast though due to Nas not having really any single material on the album. If you ever notice the majority of albums that debut at #1 usually fall fast and have a shorter shelf life than an album that debuted at #2.LeToya Caught In A "Def Jam"I just read that JD is trying to lure LeToya over to Def Jam. JD and DJ(Def Jam) has been signing artists left and right and I think it may be a reasoning behind that. If its true about Jay leaving DJ for Columbia,Jay might take some artists with him too. Those artists include Rihan
We all know Jay-Z is a pimp. In fact, he had a hit song about the heights his pimping has achieved. A few years back, when he took over Island Def Jam Records, many figured hed reached the top of the heap, the biggest pimp in the world now in charge of a seminal hip-hop label. A questionable recent hire, however, has Jay-Z packing up his pimp sack and heading for another party...
From Moli and MacRumors, looks like Apple wants a piece of the hip-hop world and more of the music biz. The rumor mill says a deal is eminent between Def Jam CEO, Jay-Z (with Beyonce, of course) and Apple. Apparently, Apple wants to save the day again and resurrect what many critics believe is a dying recording industry. Jay-Z would run the new music division of Apple and use the power of Apple to distribute music digitally; which is inevitable. This could be an exciting venture as the music industry as we know it is changing its model to adapt to the digital times. iTunes has obviously played a giant role in making it easy for everyone to get anything on demand, but the possibilities are endless if the recording industry bypasses the bureaucratic record execs, and goes straight to the internet. Could be an interesting time in music history, and no doubt the superpowers of Jay-Z and Steve Jobs will make a big attempt to redefine an already giant industry. Should be fun.
Def Jam Announces 3rd Quarter Release ScheduleDef Jam Records has announced its release schedule for the 3rd quarter of 2007.SCHEDULE:Warren G, Regulate...G Funk Era (2 CD Special Edition)July 17Kanye West - GraduationAugust 21Disturbing Tha Peace, Strength in NumbersAugust 28Babyface, TBA,September 18Small World, World PremiereSeptember 18Beanie Sigel, The SolutionSeptember 25Sterling Simms, Worth Your WhileTBANotably absent from the release schedule is a new album from Foxy Brown and debut albums from Megan Rochell and Young Leek.Wow..looks like they bumped up Kanye again (was originally sept.18th)!
DEF JAM and CHERRY COKE present…
FIRST LOOK: CHRISETTE MICHELE
R&B Singer/Songwriter Chrisette Michele performs six songs off her forthcoming album, I AM, exclusively on DefJam.com! Click here to watch the up-close and personal performance. After collaborating with both Jay-Z and Nas on the hit singles “Lost One” and “Can’t Forget About You,” Def Jam Recording Artist Chrisette Michele has set the release date of her debut album, I AM, for June 19th.
STREAMING AUDIO:
“YOUR JOY” (WINDOWS MEDIA) | “IF I HAVE MY WAY” (WINDOWS MEDIA)
In other news, Chrisette is joining Musiq Soulchild on his tour this summer. See the dates after the cut…
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In February, Island Def Jam Chairman L.A. Reid brought Jermaine Dupri over to Island to be president of urban music, and now it looks as if JD’s girlfriend, Janet Jackson, is not too far behind. The longtime Virgin Records artist has been in talks to switch label homes.
“Definitely Janet will end up at Island,” Dupri told MTV News recently. “That’s without a doubt. L.A. always wanted to sign her regardless [of whether] I was there or not. I don’t know where that deal is — I left that in the hands of L.A. and Janet’s people — but more than likely, he’ll get what he wants.”
Whether or not the deal is completed, Jackson will put out a song this summer. Dupri just finished a deal for his company to release the “Rush Hour 3″ soundtrack (the first two soundtracks were released on Island during its old regime).
“Janet will have one of the first singles off the album,” he said. “Bow Wow will be on the sound
System: X360, PS3Dev: EA ChicagoPub: Electronic ArtsRelease: March 6, 2007Players: 1-2ESRB Rating: MatureWhen Def Jam Vendetta was announced, many gamers were skeptical. The idea of rappers as fighters or wrestlers seemed hokey at best. However, for the most part, the game was well received, and the sequel made strides that made the game even more accepted, so its next-gen iteration was highly anticipated. Def Jam Icon has finally arrived, and while it has made some great improvements in some areas, it has also made some serious mistakes in others, making a game that shows, but doesn't fulfill, its potential.Icon puts you in the shoes of a fighter/future record label exec as he climbs the ranks of the record industry. Initially, you can create your fighter, customizing his appearance, fighting style, height, and weight. After finalizing your character you can use him in the Build-A-Label mode, which is basically the story mode. Instead of the fairly far-fetched story of rappers fist-f
# It's Goin Down by Yung Joc songAt the "Press Start" screen, press B, Up, Right, Left, Y to unlock the It's Goin Down by Yung Joc song. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound.# Make It Rain by Fat Joe songAt the "Press Start" screen, press Down, B, A, Right to unlock the Make It Rain by Fat Joe song. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound.# Play as Fat JoeEnable the "It's Goin Down by Yung Joc" and "Make It Rain by Fat Joe song" codes to unlock Fat Joe. Note: Fat Joe cannot be saved; you must enable the codes each time the system is reset.# Get anything from any store for freeNote: You must first have enough money to pay for the desired item. Buy the item, then equip it. Go back to your crib, then press Start and exit but do not save. Then, go back to Build A Label mode and continue your story. You will still be wearing the item you just bought, but will have your money back. If you change it, you will lose the item; however, you can repeat the t
I know y’all know who this guy is, especially if you’ve been reading Think2wice for a while. We’ve been following him since his debut as a featured artist on Jay-Z’s “Dig A Hole” from his album Kingdom Come. And now, homeboy has a recording contract with Def Jam records, and is on the verge of blowing up! Earlier today, Mike posted Sterling’s new video Nasty Girl, and ironically, just hours later, my good friend Amina over at Thinktank Marketing sent us an invitation to interview Sterling Simms himself next week! So if you have any questions … you know what to do! Mike will try his best to squeeze them into the interview somehow, if possible… Check out his bio after the cut!
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Beyonce and Jay-Z were having a great time cheering on the Nets as they went up against the Knicks last night at MSG.The two have quite an investment in the Nets - Jay-Z is a partial owner while Beyonce's House of Dereon designed the cheerleaders' outfits.Page Six is reporting that Jay-Z is interested in partnering up with his girl even more and we're not talking wedding rumors. He wants to bring B from Sony over to Def-Jam records.He would love to oversee her career - he kind of does anyway," an insider told Page Six. But it could also just be a ploy to get Sony to pony up more money to Knowles."Sony has had a bad year - all the hit acts, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and the 'American Idol' kids, are all on BMG," our source said. "They can't afford to lose Beyoncé. They'll probably mortgage the farm to keep her. Which means a lot more money for Beyoncé - and Jay-Z if they get married."
Mannie Fresh Signed To Def JamListen to the interview below:Mannie Fresh Pt.1 (About Cash Money past and present)Mannie Fresh Pt.2 (Working with Nas,T.I., Talks About Jay-Z giving him a deal)Mannie Fresh Pt.3 (Talks about Baby, Hip Hop Is Dead)Mannie Fresh Pt.4
Damn they are not playing, but did they have to add the cold sore on the lip? Check below for more pics and video footage. Looks like they left out the Butterfly for The...
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How did you finally secure your release from Def Jam?
It was mostly a mutual thing. My only concern was being let go without any contingencies. I didn’t want to have to sign somewhere else and owe Def Jam money or have them get a portion of all proceeds or all profits. I didn’t want to [...]
