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  1. Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop.

  2. This is a list of former artists who have recorded for Def Jam Recordings, organized alphabetically by last name. Listed in parentheses are names of Def Jam affiliated labels, under which the artist recorded.

  3. Records distributed by another label, but released under Def Jam, are also included or otherwise reviewed. Also included are albums or EPs that were released under Rush Associated Labels and subsidiaries like Original Black Recordings, DJ West, Def Soul, Disturbing tha Peace , Def Jam South , Roc-A-Fella Records , Murder Inc. Records , and GOOD Music .

  4. Def Jam Recordings is an American record label that mainly produces hip hop and urban music. It is owned by Universal Music Group. [1] In the UK, the label takes on the name Def Jam UK and is operated through Virgin EMI.

  5. This is a category for articles on artists and groups who have been signed to Def Jam Recordings or a Def Jam-affiliated record label or imprint.

  6. Founded in 1984, Def Jam Recordings has represented the cutting-edge in hip-hop music for more than 35 years. Def Jam began as a maverick independent label inspired by downtown New York City’s vibrant street culture and the emerging sound of hip-hop, pioneered by iconic stars like LL Cool J, Slick Rick, The Beastie Boys and Public Enemy.

  7. Pages in category "Def Jam Recordings" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.