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from releasing a Cash Money Click reunion album, due to Ja Rule's contractual obligations, which alleged that Cohen paid Ja and Irv Gotti US$ 8 million not to submit the project to TVT, but instead to parent company
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and sold over 250,000 copies in its first week. The album went on to sell four million copies in
America, being certified Quadruple Platinum by the RIAA, and sold five million copies worldwide. The success of the album prompted Lyor Cohen to challenge DMX to record another album quickly to have
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tortious interference, winning $ 132 million in a judgment, but was later reduced to $ 126,000 after
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PolyGram acquired an additional 10% stake in Def Jam, further strengthening its ownership of the label. Shortly thereafter, Rush
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help push the album to double platinum status in America. Around this time, a bidding war for Jay-Z's contract began, and Reid appointed Jay-Z president of Def Jam on December 8, 2004. Long time label veterans LL Cool J and
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from Singapore and A. Nayaka from Indonesia were announced as the label's six inaugural signings. That same month, Def Jam re-signed LL Cool J and DMX after nine and fourteen respective years apart from the label.
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to the label in early 2017. Steve Bartels served as president and CEO of Def Jam since 2013 until an announcement commenced on August 3, 2017, stating that in January 2018,
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spin-off label called Def Soul Records to run under the label's companionship. Def Jam inherited many of Island's urban artists, including
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1774:"I Review Def Jam 25, the Overstuffed Illustrated Oral History of a Record Label that Helped Change American Culture"
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2146:"Bring Your Whole Crew: The remarkable true story of how DMX's Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood was made"
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in 1995, a return to the rapper's original credibility following the fallback of his 1993 album,
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eventually decided to follow Cohen to Warner. That same year, through Def Jam A&R executive
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3717:"Meet Bloody Civilian, The New Artist Soundtracking Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
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3692:"Teenage Sensation Azanti Unveils 'Gettin' Hot' Visuals Via Def Jam Recordings —"
3263:"Snoop Dogg Joins Def Jam as Executive Consultant — Watch His Announcement Video"
1980:"'Ill Na Na': How Foxy Brown's Debut Album Changed The Game For Women In Hip-Hop"
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3818:"SOB X RBE Links With Hit-Boy for New 'Family Not a Group' Project: Listen"
3535:"Jeezy Announces 'Meticulous' New Double Album, Confirms Def Jam Departure"
2563:"LL Cool J Still Unhappy With Def Jam -- But He And Jay-Z Are Not Battling"
2424:"Ja Ruling: Island Def Jam, Lyor Cohen Ordered To Pay $ 132 Million To TVT"
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3374:"Kanye West's 'White Lives Matter' Scandal, Aftermath: Everything to Know"
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1835:"Indianapolis: CRUSH Ent Presents: EPMD & DJ Scratch @ The Vogue"
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2241:"The Blueprint – Jay-Z – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic"
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2779:"No I.D. Is The New Executive Vice President Of Def Jam Recordings"
2481:"Jay-Z, Dame Dash Sell Roc-A-Fella Records; Jay Named Def Jam Prez"
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3451:"Kanye West's Offensive Behavior Makes Corporate Partners Squirm"
2898:"Universal launches Def Jam South East Asia and Astralwerks Asia"
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1726:"Wale Signs New Deal With Def Jam As He Readies Return To Music"
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3587:"Def Jam Recordings Announces Changes to Leadership Structure"
3084:"UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF DEF JAM AFRICA"
3066:"Stormzy first act to sign to new UK-based 0207 Def Jam label"
2124:"DMX'S FLESH OF MY FLESH, BLOOD OF MY BLOOD ALBUM ANNIVERSARY"
2006:"5 strategies that helped Jay-Z build an $ 800 million career"
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3288:"Def Jam Announces Nigerian Chairman & CEO Tunji Balogun"
3202:"DMX DMX: The Legacy [Explicit Content] on PopMarket"
2593:"Ruff Ryders Founders Claim 'Egos' Led to Jay-Z and DMX Beef"
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3744:"Coco Jones Says New Music Is Coming As 'Bel-Air' Continues"
3015:"Paul Rosenberg steps down from his CEO position at Def Jam"
2167:"XXL Scans: Def Jam's Entire Discography & Record Sales"
1796:"Def Jam Records launched by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin"
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3872:"Odumodublvck signs exclusive deal with Def Jam Recordings"
3844:"Singer Kaash Paige Talks 'Love Songs' & Def Jam Debut"
3618:"Nigerian Afropop Singer Adekunle Gold Signs With Def Jam"
2869:"Eminem's Manager Paul Rosenberg Named New CEO of Def Jam"
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2916:"LL Cool J Reportedly Returns Home To Def Jam Recordings"
2058:"Today in Hip-Hop: DMX Drops 'It's Dark and Hell Is Hot'"
1898:"CBS Records to Change Name to Sony Music Entertainment"
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1816:"Rick Rubin, Russell Simmons: Def Jam's First 25 Years"
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the final release under the GOOD/Def Jam partnership.
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2643:"Joe Budden Explains Jay-Z Dis, Tells Hov To Retire"
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1954:"An Honest Evaluation of LL Cool J's Entire Career"
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3399:"Ye (Kanye West): What You Need to Know | ADL"
3040:"Universal launches new UK label 0207 Def Jam"
2670:"Jay-Z Stepping Down As Def Jam President/CEO"
1054:. The video game, which served as a sequel to
958:
908:and was certified triple platinum in America.
861:, whose artist roster included its co-founder
402:Founding and CBS Records Group era (1983–1994)
281:As of 2024, Def Jam's current roster includes
262:The label has a London-based, UK arm known as
4142:
4058:
3938:
2536:"Def Jam exec Shakir Stewart commits suicide"
1029:investigation involving illegal profits from
857:and distributed releases from labels such as
492:. Other acts under the RAL umbrella included
8:
3160:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (
1170:In March 2011, it was announced that former
840:through Def Jam. The album debuted atop the
5172:Labels distributed by Universal Music Group
3770:Coco Jones Talks Signing To Def Jam Records
2943:"DMX Reunites With Def Jam, Signs New Deal"
2508:
2506:
2285:"Def Jam Japan (A Universal Music Company)"
604:and more. RAL/Def Jam also distributed the
476:, who enjoyed success with his hit single "
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1253:from Thailand, Yung Raja, Fariz Jabba and
1085:. Frustrated, Liles and now-chairwoman of
49:
4337:Mad Love and Friends Keep Secrets Records
990:Ja Rule released his third studio album,
516:. Def Jam also signed its first and only
3508:Horowitz, Steven J. (October 30, 2023).
2941:Fitzgerald, Trent (September 20, 2019).
2728:"Def Jam Names Joie Manda New President"
1143:. At the end of 2007, after he released
898:. Anchored by the success of the single
831:and was certified platinum in America.
2530:
2528:
2186:
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889:as the original head of Def Jam South.
652:(also in 1996), including the single, "
3870:Udugba, Anthony (September 14, 2023).
3372:McGahan, Michelle (October 17, 2022).
3153:
2896:Stassen, Murray (September 17, 2019).
1751:Herschberg, Lynn (September 2, 2007).
1350:on April 22 earlier that year, making
1081:, and was replaced by music executive
996:, on October 2, 2001 through Def Jam.
659:In June 1997, Def Jam acquired 50% of
410:in his dormitory in Weinstein Hall at
2214:"Hiphop Geschichte des Labels DefJam"
772:. Def Soul also issued recordings by
7:
5202:1983 establishments in New York City
3562:"Wale Signs With Def Jam Recordings"
3423:Krol, Charlotte (October 25, 2022).
3313:Eggertsen, Chris (August 10, 2021).
3239:), December 10, 2021, archived from
2618:"DMX Leaves Def Jam Over Jay-Z Beef"
2512:Ogunnaike, Lola (August 28, 2005). "
1952:Tosiello, Pete (December 17, 2018).
1720:
1718:
698:Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood
5084:International third-party licensees
3816:Michael Saponara (April 17, 2019).
2668:Reid, Shaheem (December 24, 2007).
2315:"Def Jam Japan | The Official Site"
2004:Connley, Courtney (June 30, 2017).
1978:Grove, Rashad (November 19, 2021).
1929:. November 16, 1994. Archived from
1772:Turner, Edwin (December 17, 2011).
713:In 1998, PolyGram was purchased by
600:, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Redman,
5177:Contemporary R&B record labels
3842:Riley Wallace (December 2, 2019).
3690:Omotoso, Idris (August 12, 2022).
3013:Woods, Aleia (February 23, 2020).
2251:from the original on July 31, 2023
1923:"PolyGram acquires 50% of Def Jam"
1203:at Def Jam between 2012 and 2014.
25:
5187:Record labels established in 1983
5095:(South Korea (JYP Entertainment))
4289:Interscope Geffen A&M Records
3315:"Tunji Balogun Named Def Jam CEO"
2453:Duhigg, Charles (June 15, 2005).
1108:Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
674:In 1997, through Def Jam A&R
5162:Companies based in New York City
4961:Universal Music Publishing Group
3742:Inman, DeMicia (March 3, 2022).
3644:Caramanica, Jon (May 19, 2015).
1315:executive and Keep Cool founder
60:
2726:Markman, Rob (March 12, 2012).
1184:Universal Motown Republic Group
231:) is an American multinational
5182:American hip hop record labels
3616:Mamo, Heran (March 14, 2023).
1673:Def Jam Recordings discography
735:the Island Def Jam Music Group
1:
4885:Universal Music Group Nigeria
4245:Capitol Christian Music Group
2844:"UMG Disbands Island Def Jam"
2757:Aswad, Jem (March 28, 2013).
2514:Jay-Z, From Superstar to Suit
1871:. Reuters. October 16, 1990.
1841:. Best Events. Archived from
1230:'s manager and co-founder of
563:of Japanese electronic giant
4890:Universal Music South Africa
4847:Republic Records Philippines
3790:Milca P. (October 6, 2019).
3135:Kaye, Kelsey Vlamis, Chris.
2455:"Def Jam Judgment Set Aside"
2271:"Def Jam Records (1984- ) •"
682:. DMX's first studio album,
5119:(South Korea (HYBE Labels))
4928:Universal Music Enterprises
3261:Aswad, Jem (June 7, 2021).
2522:. Retrieved March 23, 2008.
1263:Universal Music Philippines
965:
923:The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
756:(including its lead singer
721:. It later merged with the
174:Various, predominantly on
85:; 40 years ago
5218:
5192:Def Jam Recordings artists
5003:Non-UMG distributed labels
4966:Universal Production Music
4101:Fight for NY: The Takeover
2672:. MTV News. Archived from
1865:"CBS Records Changes Name"
1340:on August 29, 2021, as so
1324:2024 presidential campaign
1042:released his fifth album,
881:hip hop legend and former
524:, in 1986, and the band's
406:Def Jam was co-founded by
162:(South Africa and Nigeria)
29:
18:Undisputed (Def Jam album)
4940:Universal Music Indonesia
4880:Def Jam Recordings Africa
4761:Universal Music Hong Kong
4718:Universal Music On Demand
4617:Mercury Records Australia
4579:Capitol Records Nashville
4569:Mercury Nashville Records
4430:Young Money Entertainment
4081:
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2822:Miranda (April 1, 2014).
1459:Executive Vice Presidents
959:
877:. Russell Simmons tapped
685:It's Dark and Hell is Hot
59:
4984:Eagle Rock Entertainment
4945:Universal Music Malaysia
4895:Blue Note Records Africa
4602:Island Records Australia
3351:Music Business Worldwide
2902:Music Business Worldwide
2824:"Island Def Jam Is Over"
678:, Def Jam signed artist
583:PolyGram era (1994–1998)
30:Not to be confused with
5010:Big Machine Label Group
4312:Aftermath Entertainment
1758:New York Times Magazine
904:, the album topped the
837:...And Then There Was X
794:4th & B'way Records
650:self-titled debut album
550:Def American Recordings
5157:American record labels
4989:PolyGram Entertainment
4862:Universal Music Africa
4766:Universal Music Taiwan
4751:Republic Records China
4746:PolyGram Records China
4546:Universal Music México
4541:Universal Music Latino
4513:UM Latin Entertainment
4465:Universal Arabic Music
4402:Verve Forecast Records
3228:DMX: The Legacy by DMX
3070:www.officialcharts.com
2479:Archive-Rashaun-Hall.
615:Regulate... G Funk Era
571:selling releases from
227:(also simply known as
5167:Universal Music Group
4819:Virgin Records France
4794:Island Def Jam France
4756:Universal Music China
4736:Capitol Records China
4584:EMI Records Nashville
4347:Cinematic Music Group
4277:Quality Control Music
4158:Universal Music Group
2289:Universal-music.co.jp
1933:on September 11, 2017
1051:Def Jam: Fight for NY
727:Universal Music Group
638:, whose debut album,
237:Universal Music Group
126:Universal Music Group
73:Universal Music Group
27:American record label
4875:Motown Gospel Africa
4789:Decca Records France
4784:Capitol Music France
4574:Lost Highway Records
4017:Disturbing tha Peace
3002:. February 22, 2020.
2922:. September 22, 2019
2676:on December 25, 2007
2573:on December 30, 2015
1172:Warner Bros. Records
1075:Kareem "Biggs" Burke
859:Disturbing tha Peace
631:14 Shots to the Dome
538:Warner Bros. Records
490:Sleeping Bag Records
249:contemporary R&B
5052:Nickelodeon Records
5030:Walt Disney Records
4954:Publishing division
4900:Virgin Music Africa
4837:Def Jam Philippines
4622:EMI Music Australia
4440:Boominati Worldwide
4435:American Recordings
4370:Deutsche Grammophon
4217:Capitol Music Group
4032:Roc-A-Fella Records
4027:Radio Killa Records
3597:. February 22, 2020
3243:on February 7, 2023
3046:. November 25, 2020
2649:. December 21, 2007
2220:. November 10, 2014
2126:. December 22, 2021
1444:(acting, 2020–2022)
1219:separate entities.
1213:Capitol Music Group
1105:. His debut album,
1083:Antonio "L.A." Reid
1070:The College Dropout
853:, which focused on
805:Murder Inc. Records
661:Roc-A-Fella Records
552:. Rubin would take
412:New York University
5152:Def Jam Recordings
5015:Disney Music Group
4918:Def Jam Recordings
4842:Island Philippines
4670:Universal Classics
4660:Def Jam Recordings
4612:Modular Recordings
4607:Golden Era Records
4480:Virgin Music Group
4450:Casablanca Records
4425:Cash Money Records
4322:Dreamville Records
4297:Interscope Records
4074:Def Jam Recordings
3954:Def Jam Recordings
3723:. November 9, 2022
3650:The New York Times
3591:universalmusic.com
3541:. October 30, 2023
3455:The New York Times
3327:on August 23, 2021
2542:. November 3, 2008
2519:The New York Times
2347:. January 27, 2005
2319:Def Jam Recordings
2239:Jason Birchmeier.
2169:. October 18, 2009
2104:. October 13, 2018
1869:The New York Times
1822:. October 9, 2011.
1732:. October 19, 2023
1442:Jeffrey Harleston
1193:Interscope Records
1079:Warner Music Group
901:Between Me and You
776:, Montell Jordan,
762:the Isley Brothers
715:Universal Pictures
654:Touch Me, Tease Me
474:Oran "Juice" Jones
225:Def Jam Recordings
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4362:Verve Label Group
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3294:. August 18, 2021
2738:on March 16, 2012
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