| Def Jam
Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record
label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York
City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and
pop. The label has a London-based, UK arm known as 0207 Def Jam (formerly Def Jam UK in the 1990s until the mid-2000s) and is currently operated through EMI Records. It has a Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria-based arm known as Def Jam Africa. As of 2023, popular musical acts signed to Def Jam include Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Alessia Cara, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Dave East, Jeezy, Jeremih, Pusha T, Fabolous, Jhené Aiko, Coco Jones, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Jadakiss, Muni Long, Buju Banton, Fridayy, Benny the Butcher, Trinidad Cardona, DaniLeigh, Fredo Bang, Armani White, and Hit-Boy among others. |