Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings: A leading American record label specializing in hip hop, R&B, soul, and pop.
Founded
1984Def Jam Recordings: A leading American record label specializing in hip hop, R&B, soul, and pop.
Def Jam Recordings, founded in 1984 by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, is a prominent American record label specializing in hip hop, R&B, soul, and pop music. Based in Manhattan, New York City, the label operates under the ownership of Universal Music Group and serves a global market with distribution through Universal Music Group internationally, 0207 Def Jam/EMI in the UK, Island Def Jam in France, and Def Jam Africa in South Africa and Nigeria. Def Jam's core mission is to discover, develop, and promote groundbreaking musical talent across various genres.
Notable figures affiliated with Def Jam include its founders, Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, both influential in shaping the music industry. The label has been instrumental in launching and nurturing the careers of iconic artists such as LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West. Def Jam's key achievements include numerous Grammy Awards and chart-topping albums, solidifying its reputation as a powerhouse in the music industry. Its impact extends beyond music, influencing culture and trends globally.
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Def Jam Recordings was founded in 1984.
Def Jam Recordings' headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.
Def Jam Recordings' most recent funding round was for $10k (USD) in June 2018.
As of Jun 1, 2018, Def Jam Recordings has disclosed funding of $10k (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.
Def Jam Recordings has 565 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.
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