Major congrats out to Joie Manda, as he’s been named President of Def Jam records. The spot has been vacant since 2007 upon Jay-Z’s departure. Joie left his post as EVP at Warner Bros. Records urban division, and has previously worked at Asylum and with me!! Comments from both Joie and Universal Republic/Island Def Jam CEO Barry Weiss after the jump. Funk Flex Find Flex on Google+