Def Jam
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 15: Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO of The Island Def Jam Music Group and Universal Republic Records attends the Maxim Hot 100 Party at Vanguard on May 15, 2013 in Hollywood, California.
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Led Zeppelin or the Beatles or Oasis, or even a label like Def Jam
The LOX might get an offer from MMG ... I’m signed to Def Jam though for three or four more albums. But definitely that was one of the places that were inquiring about the new LOX album. You’ll hear about a couple more. The LOX album is definitely coming.
Def Jam [Records] is the greatest Hip Hop label in the world and it is an honor and a privilege to work with such incredible artists every day ... I am appreciative of [Island Def Jam Records President] Steve Bartels for his leadership and his continued faith in me as we move the Def Jam brand into the future. With our talented staff, an unprecedented roster of superstars and an exciting crop of newcomers, we are poised to win big in 2013 and beyond.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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The-Dream's 'IV Play' review: Bad & good
The-Dream wants to keep his edge, regardless of what that means for sales and radio play. His latest album, "IV Play" ( Def Jam ), is no different.He swears his way through much of the album, to the point that we can't even discuss his collaboration with Big Read more »
Around the web
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YG Signs To Young Jeezy's CTE Roster
You are here YG Signs To Young Jeezy's CTE Roster Alley Olivier Posted June 19, 2013 Def Jam recording artist, YG, is now an official member of Young Jeezy’s Corporate Thugz Entertainment. During an interview with Power 98.3’s Bootleg Kev , the "Toot It 6/19/13 from Vibe Read more »
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YG Announces That He's Signing to Young Jeezy's CTE
During an interview with Power 98.3's Bootleg Kev, YG touched on the issues that he's been having with Def Jam. He also revealed that Young Jeezy has been working with him on his debut album, I'm 4rm Bompton, and that he has officially aligned himself wi from Complex Read more »
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Review: Kanye West eerie, erratic on 'Yeezus'
The Associated Press This CD cover image released by Def Jam Recordings shows "Yeezus," the latest release by Kanye West. (AP Photo/Def Jam Recordings) It’s hard to digest all of Kanye West on his new album. ‘‘Yeezus’’ is the rapper’s darkest, eeriest an from Boston.com Read more »
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Music's new promotional ploy: The element of surprise
By Miles Raymer FORTUNE -- On Tuesday, Kanye West released his sixth solo album, Yeezus , a record whose punny name does little to indicate how searingly, brutally brilliant its contents are. Hints that West had been working on a new album have been maki from Fortune Read more »
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Kanye West, 'Yeezus' (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam)
Just to make thangs interesting, let's start this off in the gooey middle: Yeezus' midway point, wherein Kanye West reverts to his trillingly trill-talking Auto-Tuned voice, that bridge of sighs and lamentations that fan and foe alike know from 2008's su from Spin Read more »
