Def Jam
Def Jam Recordings is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. The label specializes predominantly in hip-hop, contemporary R&B, soul, and pop, and is based in Manhattan, New York City. Its profile is closely associated with rap and R&B, while also operating in adjacent mainstream pop contexts where those genres intersect.
On some early releases, “Def Jam” also appears as a U.S. publishing entity connected to Def Jam Recordings. Related names include Def Jam Music and Def Jam Music, Inc., reflecting the label’s presence in publishing alongside its recording activities.
Among artists associated with Def Jam in the provided context are Coco Jones, Wale, Fridayy, Armani White, Lady London, Breez Kennedy, and 4Trey. These names reflect the label’s continued emphasis on hip-hop and contemporary R&B, with projects that sit across rap, melodic R&B, and pop-oriented releases.
Recent Releases
Notable Artists
- Coco Jones
- 4Trey
- Fridayy
- Anęłła Hęrím
- Wale
Related Labels
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- Dende PS
- Interscope Records
- Wale Music PS
- Atlantic
- Columbia
- Universal Music
- Guaranteed Millions PS
- Slip 'N Slide
- EP Entertainment
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