ERIC “EP” PARLER PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT, MIXSHOW & LIFESTYLE PROMOTION, DEF JAM RECORDINGS

Def Jam Recordings, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG) strengthens its lifestyle marketing initiatives with the promotion of Eric ‘EP’ Parler to Vice President, Mixshow & Lifestyle Promotion, it was announced today by Rodney Shealey, Execu­tive Vice President, Urban Promotion, and Rick Sackheim, Execu­tive Vice President, Promotion, Def Jam Recordings.  Mr. Parler, who is based in New York, will continue to work with lifestyle clubs and the top DJs across the country to build the initial buzz and excitement for all of the label’s new releases.

 

“It is truly an honor for me to receive this promotion in the midst of Def Jam’s historic 30^th anniversary year,” said Mr. Parler.  “Def Jam has always reigned as the center of the hip-hop and urban music universe and I am proud to be part of the team in carrying that forward.  I want to thank Shawn “Pecas” Costner for his support and I’m excited to continue working closely with Rodney Shealey and Rick Sackheim.”

DEF JAM RECORDINGS PARTNERS WITH iHEART RADIO AND RESPECT MAGAZINE FOR #DEFJAM30: 30 DAYS, 30 DJ’s, 30 MIXES ON iHEART RADIO’s DEF JAM CHANNEL

DEF JAM RECORDINGS PARTNERS WITH iHEART RADIO AND RESPECT MAGAZINE FOR #DEFJAM30: 30 DAYS, 30 DJ’s, 30 MIXES ON iHEART RADIO’s DEF JAM CHANNEL !

 

BEGINNING NOV. 1^st, A NEW 30-MINUTE DJ MIX OF DEF JAM MUSIC LAUNCHES AT MIDNIGHT EACH DAY, AS MIXED BY DJs FROM DIFFERENT MARKETS THROUGHOUT THE NATION

 

DEF JAM 30^th ANNIVERSARY YEAR CELEBRATION CONTINUES, FOLLOWING SEPT. 16^th RELEASE OF DEF JAM 30 LIMITED EDITION, ULTRA-DELUXE BOX SET, AND OCT. 16^th HISTORIC CONCERT EVENT AT BARCLAYS CENTER !

 

 

(Nov. 1, 2014 – New York, NY)  Two weeks after the historic all-star once-in-a-lifetime Def Jam Recordings 30th Anniversary Concert raised the roof at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the ongoing #DefJam30 celebration launches a new component in partnership with iHeart Radio and RESPECT magazine: #DEFJAM30: 30 DAYS, 30 DJ’s, 30 MIXES.

JEEZY’S NEW ALBUM “SEEN IT ALL” UP FOR PRE-ORDER AT iTUNES, INSTANT GRAT TRACK “HOLY GHOST” EXPLODES ONLINE; “SEEN IT ALL” ARRIVING IN STORES ON SEPTEMBER 2nd ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS

JEEZY’S NEW ALBUM SEEN IT ALL UP FOR PRE-ORDER AT iTUNES; INSTANT GRAT TRACK “HOLY GHOST” EXPLODES ONLINE, FOLLOWING ALL-STAR TRACK “BEAUTIFUL” FEATURING THE GAME AND RICK ROSS

 

SEEN IT ALL ARRIVING IN STORES ON SEPTEMBER 2^nd ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS; iTUNES “FIRST PLAY” ALBUM STREAM LAUNCHES 8/26

 

JEEZY ANNOUNCES FREE NYC CONCERT WITH HOT 97; JEEZY & SPECIAL GUESTS TO ROCK TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON STAGE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING NFL SEASON KICKOFF ON NBC

 

 

 

​(Aug. 20, 2014 – New York, NY)  Into the final sold-out week of his all-star “Under the Influence of Music” North American tour, multi-platinum, Grammy®-nominated rap superstar and CTE/Def Jam Recordings artist Jeezy has released “Holy Ghost”, a classic ode to the streets in advance of his new album SEEN IT ALL, arriving in stores on September 2^nd.  The track – produced by Don Cannon – is one of four instant grat tracks fans receive with the iTunes pre-order of SEEN IT ALL, available now. Other instant grats include the anthemic title track “Seen It All” featuring JAY Z, “Me OK,” and “Beautiful” featuring The Game and Rick Ross. Next Tuesday, iTunes First Play will begin streaming the album in its entirety.

 

JEREMIH DOMINATES THE CHARTS WITH LEAD SINGLE “DON’T TELL ’EM” FEATURING YG – CAPTURING THIRD #1 AT RHYTHM RADIO!

JEREMIH DOMINATES THE CHARTS WITH LEAD SINGLE “DON’T TELL ’EM” FEATURING YG – CAPTURING THIRD #1 AT RHYTHM RADIO!

 

JEREMIH’s THIRD ALBUM, LATE NIGHTS: THE ALBUM, ARRIVES SEPT. 30^th ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS!

 

MUCH-ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP TO 2010’s ALL ABOUT YOU, WITH BACK-TO-BACK SMASH HITS “DOWN ON ME” FEATURING 50 CENT AND “IMMA STAR (EVERYWHERE WE ARE)”

 

“BIRTHDAY SEX” STILL REIGNS SUPREME – WITH NEARLY 50 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS AND COUNTING !

(August 19, 2014 – New York, NY) Chicago-born Def Jam sensation Jeremih, has exploded back onto the charts with his new single “Don’t Tell ’Em” featuring fellow Def Jam rapper YG, capturing his third #1 smash at rhythm radio.

 

In addition, “Don’t Tell ‘Em” is Jeremih’s biggest Hot 100 hit since “Down On Me” [featuring 50 Cent] peaked at #4 in April 2011, and becomes his fourth Top 10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.  “Don’t Tell ’Em” is the latest buzz track (following 2013’s “All The Time” featuring Lil’ Wayne) from Jeremih’s hotly anticipated third album LATE NIGHTS: THE ALBUM, set for September 30^th release on Def Jam Recordings.

VH1 LOVE & HIP HOP: MUSIC FROM THE SERIES SET FOR AUGUST 19th RELEASE ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS!

VH1 LOVE & HIP HOP: MUSIC FROM THE SERIES SET FOR AUGUST 19^th RELEASE ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS!

 

DEF JAM ARTISTS IGGY AZALEA, COMMON AND BET’s NEWLY CROWNED BEST NEW ARTIST AUGUST ALSINA HEADLINE URBAN SOUNDTRACK ROSTER THAT INCLUDES EMELI SANDÉ, TREY SONGZ, AND OTHERS!

 

AUGUST ALSINA’s “NO LOVE” LAUNCHES TO RADIO JULY 14^th

(July 14, 2014 – New York, NY)  Def Jam artists Iggy Azalea, Common and August Alsina headline the all-star musical roster inspired by the hit franchise Love & Hip Hop. VH1 LOVE & HIP HOP: MUSIC FROM THE SERIES, is available everywhere on August 19^th, one day after the climactic season three finale of the series airing Monday night. The lead single from the soundtrack, August Alsina’s “No Love,” launches to radio on July 14^th.

Mariah Carey Signs with SESAC

 

Global Superstar Mariah Carey Signs with SESAC The Best-Selling Female Artist of All Time Joins SESAC on the Heels of the Release of Her Brand New Critically Acclaimed Album “Me. I Am Mariah…the Elusive Chanteuse” (NEW YORK, July 14, 2014): SESAC, the nation’s most progressive performing rights organization, has signed unparalleled singer, songwriter and producer Mariah Carey for representation. “SESAC couldn’t be more excited to sign Mariah Carey to our family of songwriters,” said Trevor Gale, Senior Vice President, SESAC.  “Mariah Carey is without question one of the most gifted and influential artists ever and is truly iconic. While simultaneously remaining relevant, she continues dominating the charts in an unprecedented multi-format fashion. We are ecstatic to have the rare opportunity to work with such a prolific songwriter and producer. Mariah wrote, produced and used her incredible instrument to weave together her new album, which is being greeted with massive critical acclaim worldwide. She manages to top herself with each project and continues to transcend the music industry and the typical categorization of music, setting a standard that has yet to be matched. We are honored to have Mariah Carey in the SESAC family.”

ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA CEO KEVIN LILES ANNOUNCES GO N’SYDE’S NEWEST FLAVOR ‘BUTTERFLY’ WITH GLOBAL SUPERSTAR MARIAH CAREY

ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA CEO KEVIN LILES ANNOUNCES GO N’SYDE’S NEWEST FLAVOR ‘BUTTERFLY’

WITH GLOBAL SUPERSTAR MARIAH CAREY

Go N’Syde Beverage Company Partners with Mariah Carey to Create Revolutionary Beverage Brands

Go N’Syde Packaging is First to Provide Augmented Reality Channels Featuring Mariah Carey’s Butterfly and Jay Z’s 40/40

NEW YORK (June 16, 2014) – Powerhouse entertainment executive, former CEO of Def Jam and Founder of KWL Enterprises Kevin Liles is pleased to announce the launch of Go N’Syde’s newest flavor ‘Butterfly’ beverage in collaboration with Mariah Carey. All Go N’Syde beverage bottles include an Augmented Reality integration platform. The unprecedented move brings an exclusively curated virtual entertainment network to the masses via any smart phone device and a Go N’Syde bottle. Go N’Syde Butterfly is now available exclusively in 7,500 Walgreens nationwide and NY Metro area Duane Reade locations.

 

By holding any smart phone device up to a Go N’Syde bottle, customers will be able to access an entertainment network curated by Global Superstar Mariah Carey, allowing them a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her world — #NoFilter! Customers will be treated to a private experience, blurring the lines between consumption, culture, entertainment – and reality.  The ground-breaking collaboration is launching with a multi-million dollar campaign and commercial using Mariah’s hit song, “Thirsty” from her critically-acclaimed new album, Me. I am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.

COMMON SIGNS TO NO I.D.’S ARTIUM/DEF JAM RECORDINGS!

COMMON SIGNS TO NO I.D.’S ARTIUM/DEF JAM RECORDINGS

 

“KINGDOM” FEATURING VINCE STAPLES, NEW DEF JAM SINGLE

 

FROM UPCOMING 10^th STUDIO ALBUM NOBODY’S SMILING, ARRIVING IN STORES JULY 22nd, EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY NO I.D.

 

NEW ALBUM TITLE ADDRESSES VIOLENCE IN HOMETOWN CHICAGO

 

(June 4, 2014 – New York, NY)  Two-time Grammy Award®-winning Chicago rapper, actor Common has fulfilled a life-long goal with the announcement of his signing to No ID’s Artium /Def Jam Recordings.  “Kingdom” featuring Vince Staples out now, Common’s lead track from his upcoming tenth studio album NOBODY’S SMILING, set for July 22nd release.

ME. I AM MARIAH… THE ELUSIVE CHANTEUSE ENTERS SOUNDSCAN AT #1 R&B – HER 15th TOP 5 ALBUM!

ME. I AM MARIAH… THE ELUSIVE CHANTEUSE ENTERS SOUNDSCAN AT #1 R&B – HER 15^th TOP 5 ALBUM!

 

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM RELEASED ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS FEATURES “YOU’RE MINE (ETERNAL)” (17^th #1 DANCE HIT), AND RIAA PLATINUM-PLUS “#BEAUTIFUL” FEATURING MIGUEL, #1 IN OVER 40 COUNTRIES – GLOBAL CHART-TOPPING HIT!

 

“Carey remains an icon…Call her Mariah, the original chanteuse – a diva with staying power.” (TIME)

 

“What’s most striking about Carey’s new album is how relaxed and confident she sounds.  The tender, aching ballads and joyful pop-soul numbers here both mark a return to form and reveal increased nuance, particularly in the singing.” (USA TODAY)

 

“[One of] the great soul singers of the modern era.” (THE NEW YORK TIMES)

 

IGGY AZALEA’S “FANCY” IS THE #1 SONG IN THE COUNTRY

IGGY AZALEA’S “FANCY” IS THE #1 SONG IN THE COUNTRY

 

SMASH HIT “FANCY” EXPLODES TO #1 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT 100 AS SINGLE SALES, STREAMS & AIRPLAY CONTINUE TO SKYROCKET; IGGY CONTROLS THE TOP TWO SINGLES IN THE COUNTRY AS HER FEATURE ON ARIANA GRANDE’S “PROBLEM” HITS #2 ON THE HOT 100

 

DEBUT ALBUM “THE NEW CLASSIC” JUMPS BACK INTO THE TOP 10 ON THE BILLBOARD 200

 

 

(May 28, 2014 – New York, NY)  – Def Jam Recordings artist Iggy Azalea is the clear frontrunner in 2014’s “Song Of The Summer” race, as her smash hit “Fancy” featuring Charile XCX explodes to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the strength of massive airplay numbers, digital track sales, and streaming. Iggy is the Greater Gainer in airplay this week with over 104 million in audience, “Fancy” digital sales spike to over 335,000 units this week (1.5 million units to date), and Iggy is #1 on the streaming charts for the second week in a row with over 13 million.

DEF JAM RECORDINGS & (mt) MEDIA TEMPLE TO CLOSE SXSW INTERACTIVE WITH DEF JAM 30 CELEBRATION AT STUBBS! 2 CHAINZ, PUSHA T, METH & RED, YG AND AUGUST ALSINA TO PERFORM!!!

DEF JAM RECORDINGS & (mt) MEDIA TEMPLE TO CLOSE SXSW INTERACTIVE WITH DEF JAM 30 CELEBRATION AT STUBBS!

 

DEF JAM ARTISTS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM INCLUDE: 2 CHAINZ, PUSHA T, METHOD MAN & REDMAN, YG, AUGUST ALSINA AND VINCE STAPLES, ALONG WITH ALOE BLACC

 

 

            (March 4, 2014  – New York, NY)  The ongoing celebration of the 30^th anniversary of Def Jam Recordings will take over SXSWi (South by Southwest Interactive) in Austin, Texas on March 11^th, as premium web-hosting company (mt) Media Temple throws a party in Def Jam’s honor.

DEF JAM RECORDING ARTIST YG’s MY KRAZY LIFE ALBUM PRE-SALE AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES!

DEF JAM RECORDING ARTIST YG’s MY KRAZY LIFE ALBUM PRE-SALE AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES!

LEAD TRACK “MY N***A” FEATURING JEEZY AND RICH HOMIE QUAN IS CERTIFIED RIAA PLATINUM WITH 57+ MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS!

DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM MY KRAZY LIFE, ARRIVING IN STORES MARCH 18th ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS

“MY N***A” REMIX FT. LIL WAYNE, MEEK MILL & NICKI MINAJ OUT NOW!

 

(Feb. 20, 2014 – New York, NY)  West Coast rapper YG, originator of mixtape street party anthems, launches the pre-order for his highly anticipated debut album, MY KRAZY LIFE, today on iTunes. Following the success of his first RIAA platinum million-selling single “My N***a” featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan, the pre-order for MY KRAZY LIFE underscores big expecta­tions. Fans who pre-order the album, they will instantly receive YG’s 3 latest tracks, “Who Do You Love” featuring Drake, “Left Right” featuring DJ Mustard, and “My N***a”. The explosive “My N***a” remix video featuring Lil Wayne, Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj will be available to those who pre-order the deluxe version of the album

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS TO SERVE AS CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ON RICK ROSS’ “MASTERMIND” – INSTORES MARCH 4 ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS TO SERVE AS CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ON MASTERMIND,
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM FROM RAP IMPRESARIO RICK ROSS;

IN STORES MARCH 4^TH ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS

 

DEF JAM RECORDINGS CELEBRATES HISTORIC 30th ANNIVERSARY!

DEF JAM RECORDINGS CELEBRATES HISTORIC 30th ANNIVERSARY

 

RICK RUBIN AND RUSSELL SIMMONS JOIN FORCES WITH

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP TO HONOR 30th ANNIVERSARY YEAR

 

(January 29, 2014 – New York, NY) – Universal Music Group will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Def Jam Recordings, the label credited with spreading rap music from an underground phenomenon to a worldwide movement, all year long along with Def Jam founders Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons.

Hip-hop – and its most definitive voice, Def Jam –  has been an astonishingly tireless engine of change in American and global culture.  For 30 years, the greatest names in the history of hip-hop – from LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys to Rihanna and Kanye West, from Public Enemy to Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Ludacris, The Roots, Nas and dozens more – have made Def Jam Recordings the ultimate destination for urban artists around the world.  Today’s stellar Def Jam roster includes an even wider range of artists from Frank Ocean to August Alsina to Big Sean, Jhene Aiko and 2 Chainz.

HIP-HOP CROONER AUGUST ALSINA SETS APRIL 15th RELEASE FOR TESTIMONY, DEBUT ALBUM ON NNTME/ DEF JAM RECORDINGS

HIP-HOP CROONER AUGUST ALSINA SETS APRIL 15^th RELEASE FOR TESTIMONY, DEBUT ALBUM ON NNTME/ DEF JAM RECORDINGS

 

TESTIMONY’s FIRST ADVANCE SINGLE IS “MAKE IT HOME” FEATURING JEEZY CO-WRITTEN BY THE EXCLUSIVES AND PRODUCED BY THE FEATHERSTONES

 

ALSINA TO JOIN 2 CHAINZ ON “2 GOOD TO BE T.R.U.” U.S. TOUR

 

AUGUST ALSINA’s DEF JAM DEBUT EP DOWNTOWN: LIFE UNDER THE GUN INCLUDES #1 URBAN HIT “I LUV THIS SH*T”

 

 

@BobbyV Releases New Music “Who Am I to Change”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – December 5th, 2013 – R&B superstar Bobby V‘s newest musical endeavor is best described with three words: Vibes, Moods, and Moments. Peach Moon combines the vibes of a Motown inspired jam session, the unpredictable moods of love and the defining moments that shape our everyday lives. Backed by a full band and showcasing his love for the piano, Peach Moon sets the stage for Bobby’s most honest and most inspired project to date.“I’m not chasing trends with this EP or trying to emulate what’s on the radio. This project is all about a feeling, a vibe.” The “Peach Moon” EP will be available digitally on December 10th.

JHENÉ AIKO DEBUTS BIG!!!

JHENÉ AIKO’S SAIL OUT  EP DEBUTS #1 ON THE R&B CHARTS –

BIGGEST EP DEBUT WEEK IN DEF JAM HISTORY!!

 

25-YEAR OLD STAR CURRENTLY TOURING NORTH AMERICA WITH DRAKE

 

NEW SINGLE “THE WORST” IN PLAY EVERYWHERE NOW

 

JHENÉ SIGNED TO ARTIUM/DEF JAM BY PRODUCER NO I.D., ISLAND DEF JAM EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF A&R

 

DJ DRAMA, DON CANNON AND DJ TRENDSETTER SENSE REUNITE TO LAUNCH THE ACADEMY

 

DJ DRAMA, DON CANNON AND DJ TRENDSETTER SENSE REUNITE TO LAUNCH THE ACADEMY Founders of the Aphilliates form strategic alliance of rated next DJs

(Atlanta, GA) The founders of one of the most progressive DJ clique’s in hip hop; DJ Drama, Don Cannon and DJ Sense have reunited to take over the music industry with their newest endeavor The Academy. Years ago the trio travelled from Philadelphia to attend Clark Atlanta University where they became one of the most influential forces in new school hip-hop. The Aphilliates singlehandedly fused East coast bravado with the new southern hip hop sound, which singlehandedly lead to mixtapes becoming the #1 underground marketing tool in hip hop and resulting in “rapstar” status for southern hip hop royalty such as TI, Young Jeezy, Yo Gotti, the Aphilliates front runner DJ Drama and many more. Their aggressive approach to mix tape promotion changed the game of music distribution, triggering new laws for music piracy. Today, almost a decade later, the trio are reuniting to create the next generation of influential radio/club/promo DJs and music executives entitled The Academy. “With the Aphilliates we didn’t plan for that magic to happen that way, it just happened.  We knew we had something special with the three of us, but there was a lot we didn’t know. We’ve learned a lot since then.  We’ve all had successes outside of the collective, but there is strength in numbers, strength in collaborating so the time is right for us to do something on a bigger level with what we’ve accomplished,” says DJ Drama.

NAS HONORED AS THE ‘NASIR JONES HIP-HOP FELLOWSHIP’ IS ESTABLISHED AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY

NAS HONORED AS THE NASIR JONES HIP-HOP FELLOWSHIP IS ESTABLISHED BY THE HIP-HOP ARCHIVE AND THE W. E. B. DU BOIS INSTITUTE AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY

 

FELLOWSHIP TO FUND SCHOLARS AND ARTISTS WHO DEMONSTRATE EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCTIVE SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCEPTIONAL CREATIVE ABILITY IN THE ARTS, IN CONNECTION WITH HIP-HOP

(July 16, 2013 – New York, NY)  The two decade (plus) career of multi-platinum Def Jam Recordings artist Nas is at the heart of a joint announcement by the Hip-Hop Archive and the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute at Harvard University, to establish the Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellowship.  The Fellowship will provide selected scholars and artists with an opportunity to show that “education is real power,” as it builds upon the achievements of those who demonstrate exceptional capacity for productive scholarship and exceptional creative ability in the arts, in connection with hip-hop.

The mission of the Hip-Hop Archive is threefold: to seek projects from scholars and artists that build on the rich and complex hip-hop tradition; to respect that tradition through historically grounded and contextualized critical insights; and most importantly, to represent one’s creative and/or intellectually rigorous contribution to hip-hop and the discourse through personal and academic projects.  Personal projects of fellows may include manuscript projects, performance pieces, album work, curriculum planning, primary archival research, and exhibition preparation, among others.

SHAWN “PECAS” COSTNER PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DEF JAM RECORDINGS

Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) expands the strength of its executive management team with the promotion of Shawn “Pecas” Costner to Executive Vice President, Def Jam Recordings, it was announced today by Steve Bartels, President/COO, IDJMG.  In his new post, Pecas will help lock in and coordinate all frontline activities for the Def Jam label.  He will also be responsible for directly helping connect the artists with their plans of release, nurturing new signings, as well as directing the cultural and iconic label forward into  new platforms.  Mr. Costner, who is based in New York, will report directly to Mr. Bartels.

“I am thrilled to announce this well  deserved promotion,” said Mr. Bartels.  “I have worked with Pecas for many years and  have watched him grow significantly over that time.  I look to Pecas for applying  his energy and deep artist relationships towards helping us drive Def Jam on the path to continued greatness.”

THE BLING RING MOVIE SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED JUNE 11th BY DEF JAM RECORDINGS

THE BLING RING MOVIE SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED JUNE 11^th BY DEF JAM RECORDINGS

 

NEW MOVIE, DIRECTED BY SOFIA COPPOLA, WILL SHOWCASE AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL ON MAY 16^th, WITH U.S. THEATRICAL ROLL OUT TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14^th

 

SOUNDTRACK MIX OF HIP-HOP, KRAUT-ROCK AND ELECTRONICA TO FEATURE KANYE WEST, FRANK OCEAN, 2 CHAINZ, RICK ROSS, PHOENIX, SLEIGH BELLS, M.I.A., AZEALIA BANKS, DEADMAU5, CAN, KLAUS SCHULTZE, ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER, AND MUCH MORE !

 

 

            (May16, 2013 – New York, NY)  Def Jam Recordings will release the original motion picture soundtrack for THE BLING RING, director Sofia Coppola’s hotly anticipated film about a ragtag crew of young social media misfits in Los Angeles who tracked top-tier celebrities online when they were away-from-home, in order to pull off high stakes robberies of their posh digs in their absences.

FAST & FURIOUS 6: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED MAY 21st BY DEF JAM RECORDINGS

FAST & FURIOUS 6: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED MAY 21^st BY DEF JAM RECORDINGS

SOUNDTRACK INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE CUTS FROM DEF JAM’S LUDACRIS (“REST OF MY LIFE” FEATURING USHER & DAVID GUETTA), AND 2 CHAINZ (“WE OWN IT (FAST & FURIOUS)” WITH WIZ KHALIFA)

FAST & FURIOUS 6 MOVIE OPENS NATIONWIDE ON MAY 24^th

MOVIE CO-STAR LUDACRIS SETS TV APPEARANCES ON THE TODAY SHOW (MAY 6^th) ELLEN (MAY 21^st), CHELSEA LATELY (MAY 22^nd), AND JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! (MAY 22^nd)

SOUNDTRACK MIX OF HIP-HOP AND EDM ALSO FEATURES T.I., SUA, MC JIN, DEADMAU5, BENNY BANKS, PEACHES, THE CRYSTAL METHOD, AND MORE !

 

(May 6, 2013 – New York, NY)  With an album highlighted by exclusive tracks from Def Jam stars Ludacris (who also makes his latest co-starring appearance in the film series) and 2 Chainz, Def Jam Recordings will release FAST & FURIOUS 6: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK, an exciting new collection of hip-hop and EDM tracks set to arrive in stores on May 21^st, preorder available on iTunes May 14^th. The album opens with  2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa’s “We Own It (Fast & Furious)” and closes with Ludacris’ “Rest Of My Life” (featuring Usher and David Guetta).

THE-DREAM SET TO RELEASE HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM ‘IV PLAY’ ON MAY 28

 MULTIPLE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING WORDSMITH AND RADIO KILLA/DEF JAM RECORDING ARTIST THE-DREAM,

NEW ALBUM ‘IV PLAY’ ON MAY 28

 

The-Dream has written #1 Songs for Mariah Carey, Rihanna, and Beyonce

Credits also include songs written and produced for Celine Dion,

Lionel Richie, Kanye West and many more, resulting in over

100 million albums sold worldwide.

@OfficialCoreDJs Mixshow Hot List (1/1/2013)

New Year…New Hits…New Strategies…Let’s Work!!!

www.CoreDJs.com || @OfficialCoreDJs

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Core DJs Mixshow HOT PICKS (1/1/13):

** Wale f/ 2 Chainz – Get Me Doe (MMG/WB)

** Trinidad James f/ Reija Lee – Females Welcome (Island Def Jam)

** Jayy Perry – Speeding (Hit Nation Group)

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THE-DREAM REACTS TO FAN DEMANDS WITH LONG-AWAITED RELEASE OF 1977 ALBUM, TO ARRIVE IN STORES DEC. 18th ON RADIO KILLA/DEF JAM RECORDINGS

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ALBUM ORIGINALLY ISSUED FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET IN 2011, UNDER THE-DREAM’s NAME, TERIUS NASH

 

 

                (Nov. 14, 2012 – New York, NY)  New and old die-hard fans of three-time Grammy Award®-winning Radio Killa/Def Jam recording artist The-Dream, who also serves as Executive Vice President of A&R, Def Jam Recordings, will be thrilled at today’s announcement of the long-awaited official commercial release of 1977, his deeply introspective and highly controversial fourth album.  1977 will finally arrive in stores on December 18^th.

Core DJs Mixshow Hot List (9/24/2012)

 

www.CoreDJs.com || @OfficialCoreDJs

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Core DJs Mixshow HOT PICKS (9/24/12):

** Meek Mill f/ Kirko Bangz – Young & Gettin’ It (MMG/Warner Bros.)

** Nicki Minaj f/ Cassie – The Boys (YMCMB/Republic)

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Legendary DJ Bobcat Launches New International Strategic Marketing Firm to Help New & Unsigned Recording Artists

Legendary DJ and Multi-Platinum Producer Bobcat along with The Foundation Entertainment Agency, LLC has launched a new Strategic Marketing & Promotions Firm and Online Digital Record Pool service entitled; The DigitaL Record PooL, to help New & Unsigned Recording Artists kick start and establish their music careers. Bobcat is also the Music Executive and Producer that helped establish the unique Hip Hop sound for Def Jam, Priority, Arista & Interscope Records by Writing & Producing Multi-Platinum Classic Hits such as, I Need Love, Mama Said Knock You Out, Puppy Love, Holla At Me, Peep Game, Backyard Boogie, Ain’t Nothin To It, No Vaseline, Steady Mobbin, Final Frontier and a wide range of timeless hits generating over $400 Million in record sales, selling over 40 Million albums worldwide!

NAS’ 10th STUDIO ALBUM, LIFE IS GOOD, DEBUTS AT #1 !!!

 

NAS’ 10th STUDIO ALBUM, LIFE IS GOOD, DEBUTS AT #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200; HIS 3rd CONSECUTIVE #1 DEBUT ON DEF JAM RECORDINGS !

“‘Life Is Good’ would probably have been among the best hip-hop albums of 1993 and, as it happens, is likely to be one of the best hip-hop albums of 2012.”- New York Times

“A coherent necklace made of discreet gems. Old mixes with new, noir enters the flow and the lyrics are tinged with both vulnerability and brutality. Nas is the same master wordsmith as he was when he first bowled over critics with his 1994 debut “Illmatic.”- Associated Press

“On his return-to-form 10th solo album…Life is good, indeed…a thoughtful, fierce, honest and — most important — heavy-duty work…Nas not only still has it, but has vast quantities of it. Luckily for us, he’s still inspired…” – Los Angeles Times

G.O.O.D. MUSIC OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 4TH RELEASE DATE FOR CRUEL SUMMER ALBUM; NEW SINGLE “NEW GOD FLOW” AVAILABLE NOW!

G.O.O.D. MUSIC OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 4TH RELEASE DATE FOR CRUEL SUMMER ALBUM AS PLATINUM SINGLE “MERCY” REIGNS AT #1 FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE WEEK

NEW SINGLE “NEW GOD FLOW” FEATURING KANYE WEST & PUSHA T AVAILABLE NOW!

“Cruel Summer’ is undeniably one of the most anticipated albums of the summer…” – Billboard

Core DJs Mixshow Hot List (7/2/2012)

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August 10th-13th, 2012

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Core DJs Mixshow HOT PICKS (7/2/12):

** Alicia Keys – New Day (RCA)

** DJ Drama f/ 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, & Jeremih – My Moment (Aphilliates/eOne)

** Wish – Used To Love You (Glitterati/Digiwaxx/RCA)