Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. Founded in 1984 by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, it's based in Manhattan, New York City. The label specializes predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul, and pop music.
Sources
Wikipedia, Universal Music Group
Updated:
Jun 6, 2025
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. Founded in 1984 by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, it's based in Manhattan, New York City. The label specializes predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul, and pop music.
Sources
Wikipedia, Universal Music Group
Updated:
Jun 6, 2025
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