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Nycesound Production, a Canadian independent record label founded by Terry “T-Nyce” Opoku and Ty “Focus” Manning in 2020, has announced a partnership with Artium Records and Def Jam Recordings. The Black-owned label currently rosters bubbling R&B and hip-hop artists like Mannie and Liyah Katana, and is focused on developing burgeoning artists across Canada. “I am excited that I chose No I.D. as […]
DJ Khaled has reunited with the Def Jam family. And, of course, he took his We the Best imprint with him. The Grammy winner announced the news during a Thursday press conference in Miami, confirming he had inked a deal with Def Jam Recordings, which will deliver his upcoming album as well as all future We the Best […]
Armani White and Denzel Curry bring out the best in each other in the new track “Goated,” out today. For the song’s official video, directed by Mikey D’Amico and Davey Robinson, Armani tapped Floyd Mayweather Jr. for a quick cameo in which he’s seen training the Def Jam-signed artist. Later into the video, Denzel shows up to collect an award, […]
Canadian rap legend Kardinal Offishall announced today he’s joining Def Jam as their latest Global A&R, where he’ll be working alongside CEO Tunji Balogun and executive VP LaTrice Burnette. He revealed the news on his Instagram page. Kardinal’s role will allow him to scout and subsequently sign talent from all across the world. “I feel incredibly blessed […]
Juelz Santana has opened up about how the Diplomats’ relationship with Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records came to an end. “The world pretty much saw a lot of the tension that was going on,” the 40-year-old said when asked about what led Dipset to leave the label after the release of Cam’ron’s Purple Haze. “Jay and Cam never […]
Trouble has died at the age of 34. News of his death was circulating on social media Sunday morning, with Def Jam confirming the Atlanta native’s death in the afternoon. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble. A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the […]
Logic isn’t happy with Def Jam. The DMV rapper took to Instagram on Thursday to call out his record label for “fucking up” his releases. “Def Jam, why you fucking up my releases, man?” he said in a video. “First of all, I love you Tunji. Tunji’s my guy, he ain’t got nothing to do with […]
Benny the Butcher has joined the Def Jam family. The Griselda rapper confirmed the news via Instagram on Friday, sharing a photo of himself with the contract and pen in hand: “A Buffalo n***a the new face of The Legendary Def Jam Records,” he wrote in the caption. “Signed my major deal finally.” Benny—real name Jeremie Pennick—went on to […]
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short, and E-40 have linked up to drop their first single as the supergroup Mount Westmore. […]
Dame Grease says he has dozens of DMX tracks sitting in the vault, and he’s looking at Def Jam to potentially release those cuts. The Harlem producer and longtime friend of the late rapper made the claims via Instagram on Wednesday, less than a week after we received X’s first posthumous album, Exodus. The project was executive […]
