Words by Comfort Nnana Kalu Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Russell Simmons will be producing a film on artist T LA Rock. Hailing from the Bronx, T LA Rock was the first rapper signed to Def Jam. In time, he came up to be a highly influential Hip-Hop artist with notable track “It’s Yours.” The […]
Words by Shanice Stephanie & NDSmith Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Russell Simmons aka Uncle Rush turns 60 today! Born on this day in 1957, a Hollis, Queens native turned a side-college hustle into a cultural phenomenon and became the face of “The Hip-Hop Mogul”. Simmons is one of the man players that changed the […]
Netflix will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Def Comedy Jam series in a forthcoming special titled Def Comedy Jam 25. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Def Comedy Jam 25 will display the impact and legacy of the long-running HBO series that is responsible for launching the careers of many Black comedians like Martin Lawrence, […]
After last weekend’s leak of two Kanye West‘s songs, the rumors about him working on new music became a bit more closer to reality. Moreover, some reported that ‘Ye was staying at a retreat somewhere in Wyoming or Utah – these claims were never confirmed. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information However, the news came straight from […]
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 […]
April 10, 1990 was the release date of a cornerstone in hip hop music: Public Enemy’s Fear of a Black Planet. Still known as one of the most empowering albums of its time, the album was written during a pivotal era both in America and music: the Golden Age of Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
DIRECT DEPOSIT VOL. 2 features never-before-heard exclusives from two of the label’s finest: Iggy Azalea drops in with a new cut “Can’t Lose,” featuring red-hot rapper Lil Uzi Vert, over an ominous beat reminiscent of her mixtape days; Fresh off the release of his critically acclaimed debut LP, Kairi Chanel, Dave East teams up with […]
On this date in 1998, Earl “DMX” Simmons dropped his sophomore release, Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. Less than a year following his debut album, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, X put out one of his most celebrates releases that shipped gold in its first […]
On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz and of course the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five time platinum within […]
On this day in Hip Hop film history, one of the most popular rap movies of the 1980’s, Krush Groove, was released in theaters. Produced by Michael Schultz and Russell Simmons, the film chronicled the life and times of Russell Walker (the fictional representation of Russell Simmons) as he is working to build his powerhouse […]
A day before the release of his highly anticipated mixtape, Kairi Chanel, Dave East makes an appearance on The Breakfast Club and starts the interview with huge news. East is now officially signed to Def Jam. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After being signed to Nas’ label, Mass Appeal, for roughly two years he has […]
Curving the sophomore jinx with a fully-developed project, rapper Lil Durk is sending out all the good vibes with his new album Lil Durk 2X. A follow-up to Remember My Name, the Def Jam signee utilizes his latest long play to exhibit his growth as an artist with an ‘at-home-with-his-craft feel’ running throughout. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
Yesterday [Tuesday, July 5], Big Krit took to his Twitter account to announce a new musical campaign. He titled it the “#12For12” Freestyles. Starting at 12PM, he released a freestyle every hour on the hour until midnight. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Each freestyle had its designated cover with a monumental player who somehow made a […]
From his highly quotable raps to his interviews, Cam’ron has never had a problem with entertaining the masses. Last weekend, he paid a visit to DJ Whoo Kid on Shade 45’s The Whoolywood Shuffle” and spoke on a multitude of topics ranging from his situation at Def Jam with Dipset, the source of Jay Z […]
Michael Jordan’s name has almost become synonymous with Hip Hop culture as the iconic athlete was in his prime just as rap music was crossing over into mainstream culture. Having been name dropped by some of the greatest emcees, one would think that Jordan was a fan of rap, but according to N.O.R.E., that is […]
Rick Ross‘ run at Def Jam Records, which ranged from his 2006 breakthrough hit “Hustlin” and debut album Port of Miami, to releasing three albums in the last 2 years, including 2015’s Black Market–one of the better opuses in the MMG headmaster’s catalog–has come to an end, as Ross has reached a deal with L.A. Reid to sign […]
Entrepreneur, mogul and author Russell Simmons took some time out of his busy schedule to chat with Facebook fans today [Tuesday, January 11] about his new book, Happy Vegan. “Changing your diet will change your life,” Simmons said, “You’ll live longer and be happier.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Uncle Russ also shared his motivation for […]
Kanye West has announced the release date for his 7th studio album, Swish. Swish February 11 16 — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 9, 2016 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Yes, West’s highly anticipated seventh LP will be out on February 11, 2016, his first since 2013’s platinum-selling Yeezus. It’s been a busy week for West, who dropped a […]
Did Justin Beiber hire a new street team that keeps it gully and is now killing the streets with graff promoting his new album? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Well, yes. After weeks of complaints from San Francisco residents, City Attorney Dennis Herrera sent a leter to Def Jam and Universal Music Group yesterday demanding […]
