Former Def Jam executive Jazz Young has launched a record label dedicated to nurturing West African artists and introducing them to the global stage.

Formed in the New York University dormitory room of punk-turned-hip-hop-DJ Rick Rubin in 1984, Def Jam Recordings has grown to become one of the most iconic record labels on the face of the planet.

Hip-Hop fans are rejoicing now that the Clipse have reunited and will be returning with a new album in July, Let God Sort Em Out, but interestingly enough the reunion didn’t come without some ...

Def Jam Recordings China launches in Chengdu with three local curators for global reach as the label continues its international expansion.

Baltimore R&B/Hip-Hop group signs distribution deal with Def Jam Recordings. *“Me and my sister Lay was in class…we said there’s no girl groups out,” said Rapper Shaye about how her group Riplay was ...

It seems Clipse fans will not have to wait much longer for their new project. The group has signed with Def Jam Records for their new album. As reported by Hypebeast, the Virginia Beach, Va., duo are ...

Hip hip HOORAE! Issa Rae has the Midas touch and it seems that Def Jam Recordings wants a piece of her gold. The deal will include publishing, music supervision, a music library, podcasts, and digital ...

On Thursday (Oct. 19), TMZ broke the news that Wale has inked a deal with storied rap record label Def Jam. According to the celebrity news site, Folarin signed with Def Jam earlier this year and has ...

Def Jam Recordings is marking its 40th anniversary year with the launch of a music-focused FAST channel on Tubi. The channel will feature a rangeof content, from music videos to documentaries and live ...

Today, Raedio, the “audio everywhere” division of Issa Rae’s Hoorae Media, has announced a multi-year partnership with Def Jam Recordings. The news follows Raedio’s recent rollouts such as audio ...

DJ Khaled has entered into a new exclusive partnership with Def Jam Recordings. On Thursday (Feb. 9), DJ Khaled and Def Jam announced the new deal, which brings the Grammy-winning producer's We The ...