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....
Capitol Music Group Names Dion ‘No I.D.’ Wilson EVP
Capitol Music Group names renowned hip-hop producer Dion 'No I.D.' Wilson as Executive Vice President. Wilson will oversee A&R and creative direction....
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....
Pap Chanel Releases “Left Right” Single
Atlanta rapper Pap Chanel drops her boastful new single "Left Right" via Def Jam, continuing her Pretty and Paid movement with high-energy femme rap....
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....
Tina Davis, VP A&R Empire Distribution
Tina Davis, VP of A&R at Empire Distribution, discusses her decade at Def Jam, managing Chris Brown, and creating BET's 'The Next Big Thing' competition...
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....
Doctor Dre Airs Out Rick Rubin and Calls Him a Thief
Doctor Dre from Yo MTV Raps reveals how legendary producer Rick Rubin allegedly played him during Def Jam's early days in candid VladTV interview....
Def Jam SVP Tuo Clark Discusses Chicago with DARF TV
Def Jam SVP Tuo Clark opens up about his dual role as A&R executive and Da Internz producer in candid DARF TV interview, discussing Chicago...
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...
Teyana Taylor Protest Video from The Album
Teyana Taylor releases powerful protest video for 'Still' from her third LP THE ALBUM, highlighting social justice moments in America....
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...
KEITH ROTHSCHILD JOINS RCA RECORDS AS SVP, PROMOTION
Keith Rothschild has been named Senior Vice President of Promotion at RCA Records, joining from Def Jam Recordings where he spent 7 years....
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...
Slick Rick’s Debut Album Gets 30-Year Anniversary Edition
Slick Rick celebrates 30 years of his classic debut album The Great Adventures with a remastered anniversary edition featuring unreleased demos and bonus tracks....
Tina Davis: Influential A&R Exec Shaping Music Industry
Tina Davis, influential A&R executive who worked at Def Jam for over a decade, now leads A&R at Empire Records and created BET's music competition...
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....