The city of Chicago continues to ban its artists from performing. The latest is Def Jam’s newest signee Smiles773. The controversial rapper was not allowed to perform in Chicago during the Summer Smash Festival in August. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He now resides on a banned list with Chief Keef. In his new single, […]
Ariana Grande is not on Kanye West’s album Donda. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Shortly after Kanye West released “Donda” fans started to speculate that Grande provided backup vocals on the title track and “Believe What I Say.” Grande took to her Instagram stories to celebrate the artist who is actually on the song. Grande […]
This past Friday, Logic dropped his Bobby Tarantino III project and now fans know that was his last effort on Def Jam Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The announcement came within the music, specifically on the “See You Space Cowboy” single where he detailed both the process of getting into this album and it […]
DMX’s funeral was fit for a King. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The late rapper served as the lifeline of Def Jam for many years so it was only right that the record label sent him home in style. TMZ reported that Def Jam covered the transfer of DMX’s remains to the funeral home, embalming, […]
Snoop Dogg’s list of jobs has grown again as he will now work with Def Jam Recordings as the executive creative and strategic consultant. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Doggfather’s new role “will allow him to strategically work across the label’s executive team and artist roster,” Variety reports. Snoop will be based in LA […]
DMX’s eighth and final album, Exodus, is set to release on Friday, May 28th. The Yonkers rapper finished the now-posthumous release prior to his April 9th passing. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Earlier this month, Swizz Beatz released the project’s star-studded track-list, which features Jay-Z, Nas, Lil Wayne, The LOX, Alicia Keys, Griselda, Snoop Dogg, […]
Seems like Def Jam won’t be cutting ties with Jeezy any time soon. The Atlanta rapper not only recently inked a new deal with the label, but he’ll serve as a senior advisor to the interim chairman and CEO Jeff Harleston. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In a statement Jeezy was clear on his feelings […]
Dave East has overnight released the deluxe edition to his excellent, 15-track charting mixtape Karma 3 on Nas’ Mass Appeal Records and Def Jam Recordings. The new deluxe edition features eight new tracks, building off the initial momentum of the latest incarnation of East’s Karma mixtape series which dropped back in mid-August this year. While […]
Legendary hitmaking producer Scott Storch has teamed up with emerging Australian artist Phi11a on the new 3-minute single titled ‘Dirty Dancer’ out now on Def Jam Recordings ANZ. This is Phi11a’s first major release since his earlier collaboration with fellow young rapper Trippie Redd, which was released six months ago back in late April titled […]
Legendary hip hop group Public Enemy has today released its 17-track new album What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? back on Def Jam Recordings (Universal Music Group). The 44-minute release features a star-studded, who’s who of hip hop including DJ Premier of Gang Starr, Cypress Hill, Mike D and Ad-Rock of the […]
The Kanye West music industry exposure campaign continues. Over the last week, the music and fashion mogul has uploaded all of his music contracts to Twitter. He has vowed to not release another form of musical art until he is released from his contract and/or owns his masters. Ye even went as far as uploading […]
The Ruff Ryders has a star-studded lineup, but DMX was the heartbeat of the collective. There was a point in time when JAY-Z and X were beefing, and it hit a peak when Hov became President of Def Jam in 2004. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “What had happened was Jay-Z called X and told […]
In the early 2000s, Def Jam had a loaded roster of the best rappers in the game. DMX, Ludacris, Ghostface Killah, some real heavy hitters, and they allowed fans to match them up to fight in three video games Def Jam Vendetta, Def Jam: Fight For NY and Def Jam Icon. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
Dave East announced earlier this month that Karma 3 was coming soon. The Harlem rapper took to social media to reveal the tracklist for the Friday, August 14 release. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 15 track project is loaded with talented features like Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, Benny the Butcher, Popcaan, Young Dolph […]
Last night Teyana Taylor debuted The Album as Terrence J and Karreuche hosted her listening party in Beverly Hills, LA. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It was a star-studded “kickback” to say the least. Close friends and family enjoyed an amazing night of food, drinks, and social distancing last night in LA while getting a […]
Def Jam is continuing its global expansion with the launch of Def Jam Africa. The announcement from Universal Music Group states the new wing fo the iconic label will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The new label will focus on hip-hop, Afrobeats, and trap talent throughout […]
While sex crime cases and trials of celebrities have been making news headlines since the spawn of the #Metoo movement, the court of public opinion will open the flood gates for judgment in the case of Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons after the release of On The Record, the HBO Max doc that chronicles the […]
Legendary New York group the Beastie Boys have today released their long-awaited live documentary directed by Spike Jonze on Apple TV titled Beastie Boys Story. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The innovate near 2-hour stage performance of Mike D and Ad-Rock runs through the iconic groups’ pre-history from the early 1980s until today from their […]
The Paul Rosenberg era at Def Jam Recordings has come to an end. The seasoned industry vet stepped down from his role as Chairman & CEO to launch a new joint venture with Universal Music Group, Goliath Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rosenberg, who is also Eminem’s manager, became CEO just two years ago, […]
NYC rap legend Jadakiss is set to drop his fifth solo studio album Ignatius this Friday on Def Jam/Roc Nation/D-Block. The album is named after his former manager, Ruff Ryder producer/A&R and long-time friend Ignatius “Ice Pick Jay” Jackson who unfortunately passed away from cancer in June 2017 (RIP). Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This […]
