LaTrice Burnette Named EVP/Head of Music at UnitedMasters
LaTrice Burnette joins UnitedMasters as EVP/Head of Music after two decades at major labels including Def Jam, working with Jay-Z, Future, and Travis Scott....
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Jay-Z Steps Down from Def Jam: Industry Impact
Jay Z steps down from Def Jam after failed contract negotiations reportedly worth $10 million. The move highlights ongoing struggles in the shrinking music industry....
Russell Celbrates Birthday #50
Russell Simmons celebrated his 50th birthday with ex-wife Kimora Lee and her boyfriend Djimon in attendance at the milestone celebration....
KENDRA JAE AIMS TO FEEL “WANTED” WITH HER NEW SINGLE
R&B singer Kendra Jae releases new single 'Wanted,' following collaborations with DaniLeigh and AUGUST 08. The track explores emotional needs in relationships....
Rodney Shealey Exits Def Jam
Rodney Shealey, Executive Vice President of Def Jam, has departed the legendary hip-hop label. The exit marks significant executive changes at the iconic record company....
Radio Facts Chats with A&R Tina Davis
Radio Facts interviews Tina Davis, influential A&R executive who worked at Def Jam for over a decade and now serves as VP of A&R at...
300 ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF LEESA
300 Entertainment appoints Leesa Brunson-Boland as Head of A&R Operations. The 18-year industry veteran previously served as Senior VP at Def Jam, working with artists...
Dave East Announces Debut Album Survival
Harlem rapper Dave East announces his debut album Survival dropping November 8, featuring new single 'Alone' with Jacquees. The album follows his acclaimed mixtapes that...
Steven Victor Exits Def Jam for Universal Joint Venture
Steven Victor leaves his A&R executive role at Def Jam to pursue a joint venture with Universal Music Group, focusing on his Victor Victor Worldwide...
MASS APPEAL, UMG Announce Global Distribution Deal
Mass Appeal and Universal Music Group announced a multi-year global distribution deal covering recorded music and video content. The partnership will distribute Mass Appeal's catalog...
Dave East Signs with United Talent Agency for All Areas
Harlem rapper Dave East has signed with United Talent Agency for worldwide representation. The Nas-prot�g� recently scored two #1 iTunes debuts....
Big Sean Announces North American Unfriendly Reminder Tour
Big Sean announces his 31-city North American 'Unfriendly Reminder Tour' starting April 12th in Orlando with Playboi Carti, Shy Glizzy, and GASHI as support acts....
United Talent Agency Signs Jeremih
R&B star Jeremih signs with United Talent Agency for worldwide representation. The Grammy-nominated artist behind hits like 'Birthday Sex' is completing his fourth album 'Later...
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP & RUSSELL SIMMONS: “THE SCENARIO”
Universal Music Group partners with Russell Simmons to produce The Scenario, a new hip-hop musical featuring three decades of hits, premiering in NYC before a...
Lyor Cohen New Head of Global Music at YouTube
Industry veteran Lyor Cohen has been named YouTube's first Head of Global Music, leaving his role as founder of 300 Entertainment while remaining a major...
The Breakfast Club: Big Sean on Dark Sky Paradise
Big Sean discusses his acclaimed album Dark Sky Paradise on The Breakfast Club, crediting creative freedom from Def Jam for his authentic sound....
Vinyl Reissues of Iconic Hip Hop Albums Now Available Online
Respect The Classics announces vinyl reissues of iconic hip hop albums from Jay-Z, 50 Cent, LL Cool J, and more. Classic albums now available online....
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin Talk Public Enemy
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin discuss Public Enemy's formation and early Def Jam days in this Noisey docuseries segment. The music icons cover Chuck D's...
Jeezy Ends the Speculation About His Recent Arrest
Jeezy breaks his silence on his recent arrest for illegal firearms possession after police found an AK-47 on his tour bus following a Wiz Khalifa...
Mariah Carey Signs with SESAC, Joining Elite R&B Songwriters
Mariah Carey signs with SESAC performing rights organization for representation of her songwriting catalog. The deal comes as she releases her new album....
Iggy Azalea Continues to Set Spotify Records with “Fancy”
Iggy Azalea's 'Fancy' makes Spotify history as the first song to exceed 3 million weekly streams for four consecutive weeks in the U.S....
Def Jam Recordings Celebrates 30 Years of Hip Hop Influence
Def Jam Recordings celebrates 30 years of hip-hop influence with special reissues including T La Rock, Public Enemy, Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak, and Ludacris...
Lyor Cohen to Share Insights on Artist Development at Midem
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen will present his new venture 300, a Google-backed music company focused on innovative artist development, at Midem conference....
Scarface: Hip Hop Controlled by Whites, Blacks to Blame?
Scarface discusses hip hop being controlled by whites in explosive interview. The Geto Boys legend and former Def Jam executive shares his controversial views on...
Big Boi Announces December 11 Release for Vicious Lies
Big Boi announces December 11 release date for his second solo album 'Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors' featuring new single 'Mama Told Me' with Kelly...
