Russell Simmons goes into why he and co-founder of Def Jam, Rick Rubin, split only 5 years after starting their legendary business out of an NYU dorm room in 1983. Hit the jump for Russ’ clarity.
Kanye West Was Almost Dropped By Def Jam & Roc-A-Fella Records
Wow…imagine what life would have been like for Kanye West if his classic debut album The College Dropout didn’t do as well as it had? Before making a believer out of everyone in the music industry, Ye was almost let go by the labels that helped him amass his future. Hit the jump for the details.
(Video) Russell Simmons Talks About How Going Vegan Changed His Life, Creating A Hip-Hop Musical & More!
Music mogul Russell Simmons has played an important role in the evolution of the Hip-Hop culture throughout the years. As one of the co-founders of Def Jam, he has quite the story to tell. In a recent sit-down with CBS This Morning, Russell spoke about his best-selling book entitled “The Happy Vegan,” which gets into detail about his plant-based diet. Simmons also touches on his feelings towards Donald Trump’s presidential run, his plans to start his own Hip-Hop musical plus much, much more. Get into the full interview below!
(Video) Rare Video of Jam Master Jay Flying Who on His Private Plane?
Wow, this is rare indeed! Super rare! Jam Master Jay flying the members of the DEF JAM family on His private plane circa what?. The passengers include: Run DMC & Rush Management. Also, Fab Five Freddy. Afros, LL Cool J, 3rd Bass, etc… By: Marlene Taylor
Jeremih Blasts Def Jam Over Album Rollout
Just like his labelmate August Alsina, Jeremih is none too pleased with Def Jam Recordings. Could it be the label dropping the ball lately, or are the artists’ expectations too high? Hmm! After a LONG time of delays – we’re talking years – Jeremih finally dropped his third studio album, Late Nights, last Friday. Despite featuring hit singles like the J. Cole-assisted “Planes” and 2014’s “Don’t Tell ‘Em,” the project only moved a dismal 10,894 copies, and naturally, Jeremih is pissed. He blames it on his label, who he says really messed this one up.
(Photo) August Alsina Goes Off On Def Jam For Leaking Album
August Alsina had some choice words for his label last night, after finding out his album, This Thing Called Life, was leaked days before its December 11th release date. Clearly frustrated, Alsina went on a full blown Twitter rant calling out Def Jam, claiming they were the ones responsible for the leak. Hit the jump for more.
