Def Jam - The Rise of the Iconic Record Label

One of the biggest labels in rap history started out in the early 80s and their first record wasn't even a rap one. Def Jam, home to some of the biggest rappers and the label behind several classic rap albums had a rise to prominence in music throughout the years. Rap Beef Series: • Rap Beef Series
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[@susanfit47]

Def Jam had many of acts on there like LL Cool J, T La Rock & Jazzy Jay, Jimmy Spicer, The Hollis Crew (later became Run-DMC), The Junkyard Band, Beastie Boys, Slayer, Public Enemy, Oran "Juice" Jones, Slick Rick, Alyson Williams, Newkirk, 3rd Bass, EPMD, Redman, Terminator X as a solo artist from Public Enemy, Lisette Melendez, Sandee, Nice & Smooth, MC Serch as a solo artist from 3rd Bass, Onyx, Erick Sermon as a solo artist from EPMD, Mel-Low, Domino, Warren G, South Central Cartel, Flatlinerz, Capleton, Jayo Felony, Montell Jordan, B.G. Knockout & Dresta, Case, Foxy Brown, Code 3, Richie Rich, Flesh-N-Bone as a solo artist form Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Jay-Z, Def Squad, DMX, Playa, Memphis Bleek, Ja Rule, Sisqó as a solo artist from Dru Hill, Beanie Sigel, Ludacris, Musiq Soulchild, The Murderers, Kelly Price, Christina Milian, Ashanti, Cam'ron, Disturbing Tha Peace, Dru Hill, Scarface from Geto Boys, WC from Low Profile and WC and the Maad Circle, 112, Freeway, Joe Budden, Juelz Santana, Keith Murray, State Property, The Diplomats, Lloyd, Patti LaBelle, Shawnna, Shyne, Young Gunz, Bobby Valentino, Kanye West, Rev. Run as a solo artist from Run-D.M.C., Rihanna, Teairra Mari, Young Jeezy, DJ Clue, Hector "El Father", Lady Sovereign, Ne-Yo, N.O.R.E., Rick Ross, Shareefa, The Isley Brothers, The Roots, Nas, Chingy, Chrisette Michelle, Freeway, Pittsburgh Slim, Playaz Circle, The-Dream, USDA, Ace Hood, Blood Raw, Karina Pasian, Brutha, Sterling Simms, Fast Life Youngsta, Willy Northpole, Unladylike, Jeremih, Fabolous, Triple C, Amerie, Big Boi as a solo artist from OutKast, Curren$y, Ronald Isley as a solo artist The Isley Brothers, Sheek Louch, Big Sean, Big K.R.I.T., Frank Ocean, 2 Chainz, G.O.O.D. Music, Trinidad James, August Alsina, Pusha T, Jhené Aiko, YG, Afrojack, Common, Iggy Azalea, Lacrim, Elijah Blake, Vince Staples, Logic, Teyana Taylor, Big K.R.I.T., Aleeso, Lil Dirk, Tamia, Krept & Konan, Gunplay, Aleesia Cara, Jadakiss, Babyface, HXLT, TWENTY88, Bibi Bourelly, Desiigner, Vince Staples, Troi Irons, Amir Obé, Logic, Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Kacy Hill, Dave East, Danileigh, Tee Grimley, Payroll Giovanni, Cardo, Valee, Toni Braxton, 070 Shake, Kids See Ghosts, K. Roosevelt, Bau Young Prince, Fetty Luciano, MihTy, DaniLeigh, TJ Porter, YFL Kelvin, Boston George, Diego, Bernard Jams, Cosha TG, Maxo, Suzi Wu, Hit Boy & SOB X DRE, Sneakk, 10.kCaash, S3nsi Molly & Lil Brook, Nimic Revenge, Prvx, Nasaan, Landstrip Chip, Yung Tory, Goon des Garcon, YK Osiris, Kaash Paige, Fredo Bang, Nimic Revenue, Hit-Boy, SOB X RBE, Alessia Cara, Jhené Aiko, Snoop Dogg, Ai, Method Man and Ghostface Killah both as solo artists outside of the Wu-Tang Clan empire, as well as the short-lived Def Jam acts like Original Concept, Chuck Stanley, The Afros, Sid & B-Tonn., No Face, BWP, Downtown Science, Resident Alien, Nikki D, The Don, The Fam-Lee, Total Look & the Style, Prime Minister Pete Nice & Daddy Rich formerly of 3rd Bass, Boss, Shug, LaRocko Tee, Y?N-Vee, The Twinz, Suga, The Dove Shack, MoKenStef, CRU, Wiseguys, Da 5 Footaz, Dõs of Soul, Trigger Tha Gambler, DG, D.V. Alias Khrist, Absoulute, and Christión.

[@3rdeyefocused]

Respect✊️✊️

[@christophermoore5328]

I had a bunch of those but EPMD Business As Usual is by far my favorite.

[@jaybae456]

The videos are based on the polls we vote on. First came the Def Jam poll then TI vs Flip. Im guessing it’s gon be the next one. ❤

[@OneStopHipHop811]

You would be correct.

[@Aaron81097]

We need a part 2

[@OneStopHipHop811]

These videos take quite a while to make. I need to see some more people requesting them like you are. 👍🏽

[@JJSkywalker2407]

All those rap albums were so dope

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

Nah I don't think biggie and Nas would have the same amount if fame if they was on Def Jam

[@spindashcash206]

All I know is that they better bring back the video game

[@OneStopHipHop811]

Def Jam Vendetta? Classic game.

[@spindashcash206]

@@OneStopHipHop811 exactly! If def jam had the sense now to see how many people are requesting it and praising it then it would’ve happened already

[@OneStopHipHop811]

Indeed, I feel like they should release a remake/remastered version of the first two games.

[@spindashcash206]

@@OneStopHipHop811 absolutely! Than that’s how def jam or EA will make money again

[@Bouncebactae]

When is t.i vs flip coming

[@OneStopHipHop811]

Unless something comes up around the end of the month per usal.

[@OneStopHipHop811]

T.I. vs Lil Flip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/np3PmqGAoLVklbs

[@dennisnewby7706]

To many commercials.

[@toxicavenger7073]

where's the beef series bro? We want beef not history lessons

[@OneStopHipHop811]

This channel is mostly based on rap history, rap beefs are only a part of that history. To answer your question though it's still an ongoing series and being worked on. Thanks for watching, make sure to check out the community posts for updates and feel free to join the discord server too.

[@sircharles9166]

this comment is hilarious nigga said fuck all that learning shit I want division, animosity, and violence 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@OneStopHipHop811]

Word, they chose violence. Lol.