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Def Jam: Fight for NY is a 3D fighting video game developed by AKI Corporation and EA Canada and published by EA Games. It was released for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox on September 21, 2004. The game is the second main installment in EA's Def Jam-licensed hip-hop video game series, and the direct sequel to Def Jam Vendetta.
The budding enterprise of Def Jam and the demands of the fledgling label slowly took Rubin away from performing music, although he did try to include Hose in the fabled deal Def Jam made with Columbia Records. Columbia passed on Hose, but picked up projects like the Beastie Boys and other rap-related acts.
Def Jam was co-founded by Rick Rubin in his dormitory in Weinstein Hall at New York University, [3] and its first release was a single by his punk-rock group Hose. Russell Simmons joined Rubin shortly after they were introduced to each other, according to one story, by Vincent Gallo. [4]
Beanie Sigel (Roc-A-Fella/State Property/Def Jam) Beau Young Prince; Bernard Jabs; Bibi Bourelly; Big Audio Dynamite; Big Boi; Big K.R.I.T. (Cinematic/Def Jam) Billz; B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta (Outburst/Def Jam) BLENDA (Star Trak/Def Jam) Bless (Def Jam) Bobby Valentino (Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam) Bone; Bo$$ Black Child (JMJ/The Inc./Def Jam ...
In mid-January 1999, following the merger of PolyGram and MCA-related labels into Universal Music Group, Def Jam's operations as a label were merged with Island and Mercury Records to become the Island Def Jam Music Group. The umbrella name didn't hold copyrights on Def Jam releases until the summer of that year.
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications (sales thresholds)US [1]US R&B [1]1977 Live: P-Funk Earth Tour. Released: May 5, 1977; Label: Casablanca, Def Jam Recordings
Produced by Damon Dash, Backstage featured live performances by several members of Def Jam's roster and gave an in-depth look at what happened backstage. Originally scheduled for a Fall 1999 release, the film was ultimately released on September 8, 2000.
Blackout! 2 is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Method Man & Redman. [1] It was their first collaborative album in eight years. The album was released on May 19, 2009 under Def Jam. [2] It debuted at #7 on the U.S. Billboard 200 [3] and at #64 on the French Album Charts. [4]