On this date in 1986, Adam Horowitz (Ad Rock), Adam Yauch (MCA) and Michael Diamond (Mike D) aka The Beastie Boys, dropped their sophomore LP Licensed To Ill on the Def Jam Imprint under Columbia Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On the heels of the successful LL Cool J Radio album and the cult classic […]
On this date in 1985, Hip-Hop bigwig Russell Simmons along with film producer Michael Schultz unveiled the Hip-Hop glory days fairy tale about the early days of Def Jam in the Warner Brothers distributed Krush Groove. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This cinematic, quasi-musical was told in a very unique manner, with almost all of […]
Collab albums seem to be the wave, but we know few people have produced projects with their friends that truly have made us care. Of course, you got some: Jay-Z and Kanye, Redman and Method Man, Jada Kiss and Fabolous and Chris Brown and Tyga (yes, mixtapes count!). But for everyone one of those classics, […]
Today we celebrate the 61st birthday of Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since the founding of Def Jam Recordings in 1983, Russell Simmons has been an instrumental part in the advancement of Hip Hop culture. Over his illustrious career Russell has launched the careers of multi-platinum artists (LL Cool J, Beastie […]
The New York Jets have announced a new partnership with Def Jam Recordings. The deal marks a collaboration between two iconic New York brands, focusing on three main elements: music, content and in-game experience. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With the key role that music plays within the NFL and Def Jam’s commitment and passion […]
Compton-based award-winning rapper YG has recently announced that he will be returning to Australia and New Zealand for his second solo tour following the release of his successful third album Stay Dangerous on 4 Hunnid Records x CTE World x Def Jam Recordings earlier this month. YG is set to tour again through all major cities in Australia […]
On this date in 1994, Death Row Eecords producer and Dr. Dre’s brother Warren G dropped his debut album ‘Regulate…G Funk Era’. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Executive produced by the late Chris Lighty, The Def Jam/Violator signee took his solo act on the road and brought it cross country to NYC to distinguish hinself […]
With appearances from the lies of 2 Chainz, Rapsody, Nas, T.I. and superproducer Just Blaze, Netflix‘s Rapture documentary captures the essence of the lives of these iconic artists through the peaks and valleys of their careers. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Def Jam Recordings and Mass Appeal Records have jumped on board with the Netflix […]
Def Jam Recordings co-founder Russell Simmons announced Thursday that he would relinquish his leadership roles in “all the companies I founded,” after a second woman accused him of sexual assault. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Following the publication of a letter by writer Jenny Lumet in The Hollywood Reporter, Simmons issued a statement that he […]
The wait is over. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Fab and Jada have finally decided to give the people what they want and drop the highly anticipated “Freddy VS. Jason” project, however, with a certain wall of red tape behind the horror flick of the same name, the unlikely duo of NYC vets have changed […]
On this date in 1985, Hip Hop big wig Russell Simmons along with film producer Michael Schultz unveiled the Hip Hop glory days fairy tale about the early days of Def Jam in the Warner Brothers distributed ‘Krush Groove’. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This cinematic, quasi-musical was told in a very unique manner, with […]
Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum artist and G.O.O.D. Music president Pusha T will release the prelude to his hotly anticipated album entitled King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude out December 18th on the Def Jam Recordings/G.O.O.D. Music label. Last week, to build up anticipation, Pusha T released the first song off the album, “Untouchable”, a menacing […]
