Def Jam Recordings is launching a TV channel in its 40th anniversary year.
The Def Jam 40 channel will feature a wide breadth of content, from music videos to documentaries ...
It’s tips list season and Elmiene, whose extraordinary voice is set to make him one of the biggest breakthrough artists of 2024, is in the thick of the conversation.
“I’m ...
This year – and this August specifically – marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
To mark the occasion, the latest issue of Music Week features well over 100 artists, ...
Decades before he reached his current role of global head of music at YouTube & Google, Lyor Cohen was helping bring hip-hop to millions around the world. Starting out at ...
Universal Music Group has launched Def Jam India, a new label division within India and South Asia dedicated to representing hip-hop and rap talent from the region.
“The explosion in ...
Universal Music Group has appointed A&R executive Tunji Balogun as chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, effective January 1, 2022.
Balogun has worked with artists including Bryson Tiller, Childish ...
Def Jam has hired Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, professionally known as Snoop Dogg, as executive creative and strategic consultant.
The new role at the label will allow him to ...
Singer, songwriter and producer Poo Bear has signed a joint venture with Def Jam Recordings for his label Bearthday Music.
Real name Jason Boyd, Poo Bear is a close collaborator ...
Justin Bieber will release a new album called Justice on March 19.
The singer's sixth studio record will include singles Holy featuring Chance The Rapper, Lonely with guest artist Benny ...
After months of speculation, Universal Music UK has announced the launch of 0207 Def Jam, a new label business headed up by twin brothers Alec and Alex Boateng.
The brothers have ...
