Def Jam signed DaniLeigh to the label in early 2017. He is also a producer on the upcoming Joseph Kahn-directed Bodied, a dark comedy based in the world of battle rap. He first joined the promotions division of Def Jam in 2007. The Boateng twins, Alec and Alex, who have been prime movers in the British urban music scene for over a decade, have been announced as the Co-Presidents of Universal Music UK’s new label, 0207 Def Jam Nas thinks that Def Jam could make stronger moves for the hip hop game. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company. He is also Executive Producer of Viceland’s F*ck, That’s Delicious. During that time, Steve played a pivotal role in the success of Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Big Sean and most recently breaking Alessia Cara, among many others.”, Bartels said, “It has been my honor and privilege to helm Def Jam Recordings. Thank you for registering! Find out more at: http://www.universalmusic.com. We've been spending so much time lately on the U.S. Presidential race (snooze) that I kind of wish the search for the new Def Jam president were as … Universal Music Group said on Monday that rap artist and hip-hop mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter is stepping down as president of its Def Jam Records unit, effective by the end of the year. Def Jam Recordings has promoted three of its promotion executives, Nicki Farag, Noah Sheer and Keith Rothschild. UMG is in the process of identifying a new CEO of Def Jam Records in the U.S. Paul has also served as Executive Producer for the Showtime rap-battle reality series The Next Episode, MTV’s series Gone Too Far, and Fuse’s A Different Spin. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. "In [DMX's] mind he was like, 'I won, I'm better than you.' NEW YORK, February 21, 2020 — Def Jam Recordings announced today changes to its senior management structure. Rosenberg is the founder and CEO of Goliath Artists Inc., a New York-based management firm that handles the careers of global superstar Eminem, Danny Brown and others. Click the link to confirm your email address. 070 Shake ; 2 Chainz ; Alessia Cara ; Amir Obe ; Ashton Travis ; Beau Young Prince ; Big Sean ; Bino Rideaux ; Bobby Sessions ; … Highly-respected industry veteran Marcus Grant has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Digital Commerce at Def Jam Recordings. Rosenberg will report to Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, and be based in Def Jam’s New York headquarters. "Yes and no," Nas said about being offered the presidency. The move comes just hours after it was confirmed that Paul Ros… Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company. In what may be the first signal of the next era of Def Jam Recordings, Naim McNair has been named senior VP of A&R at the company. As part of the deal, Jay will continue to run Roc-A-Fella. Shaheem Reid 12/24/2007 Looks like Jay-Z can loosen up his tie a little more. He will continue to serve as a consultant to Def Jam on its legacy artists, while also remaining the principal of Goliath Artists, Inc., the management firm that handles Eminem among others. Def Jam Artist Roster View All Artists. He supports artists taking creative risks and backs them 100% when they do. Russell Simmons joined Rubin shortly after they were introduced to each other, according to one story, by Vincent Gallo. Rosenberg will continue to oversee the career of Interscope Records/Aftermath Entertainment artist Eminem and run Shady Records. The Def Jam name has meant so much to me for so long, and it’s a dream come true to be able to be a part of the next chapter in the label’s storied legacy. Prior to his UMG role, McNair served as Senior Vice President, A&R at Interscope, Geffen A&M and before that as Senior Vice President of A&R at Republic Records. In 2015, he served as Executive Producer of The Weinstein Company’s Southpaw. The Southside Chicago native was formerly the Executive Vice President of A&R at the label, and has now been promoted to Executive Vice President of the whole company, and the co-head of A&R alongside Kyambo “Hip Hop” Joshua. as the producer/executive was just appointed Executive Vice President of Def Jam Recordings. We have sent a confirmation email to {USEREMAIL}. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. The company also announced Naim McNair, Senior Vice President of A&R at UMG, will expand his responsibilities with the added title of Senior Vice President, A&R at Def Jam Recordings, bringing significant experience and creative leadership to the label. He recruited Scarface, a southern rap legend and former member of the Geto Boys to be the head of the label and, by 1999, the label was established. The former Def Jam President opens up to Forbes' Zack O'Malley Greenburg on what it takes to make it as a music executive. He supports artists taking creative risks and backs them 100% when they do. Founder of NY Label Def Jam Russell Simmons wanted to capitalize off of the success of southern rap. My friend and colleague, [Def Jam executive vp/head of promotion] Nicki Farag, and her team absolutely plan on crossing her over as it’s time for the mainstream world to embrace Jhene. Jeff Harleston, Def Jam. I will remain forever grateful. Jay-Z -- artist, producer and entrepreneur -- has been named president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. His move to management followed his … Presidents Rick Rubin, Def Jam co-founder and legendary music producer, said, “Def Jam is a place where artists are free to express themselves, their creativity and their vision. McNair is a graduate of Morgan State University in Baltimore. Def Jam Recordings is a unit of Island Def Jam Music Group, a unit of Vivendi Universal’s Universal Music Group. In what it describes as a strategic move to strengthen and restructure the top levels of its executive leadership team, Def Jam Recordings has promoted Rodney Shealey to Executive Vice President of… Alexander Edwards is a music executive, currently working for ‘Def Jam Recordings,’ which is owned by ‘Universal Music Group’ (UMG). "I don't know … Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Def Jam was co-founded by Rick Rubin in his dormitory in Weinstein Hall at New York University, and its first release was a single by his punk-rock group Hose. Def Jam’s track record of introducing culturally significant artists is a direct result of the entrepreneurial brilliance that Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin instilled in the label from inception. Reporting directly to L.A. Reid and Steve Bartels, President & COO of Island Def Jam Music Group, Hicks will be based out of New York and Atlanta, like his predecessor, Shakir Stewart. Get news from your favorite artists before everyone else. Find out more at: Subscribe me to the Universal Music newsletter. UMG is in the process of identifying a new CEO of Def Jam Records in the U.S. Paul Rosenberg to Form Label Venture with Universal Music Group, Become Consultant to Def Jam Recordings, Accomplished Creative Executive Naim McNair Joins Def Jam Recordings. Jay-Z has also been named president and CEO of Def Jam Records. Def Jam continues to wave the flag of hip hop culture and Paul will imagine it anew.” In what it describes as a strategic move to strengthen and restructure the top levels of its executive leadership team, Def Jam Recordings has promoted Rodney Shealey to Executive Vice President of… The Def Jam artist roster has always been synonymous with the greatest in hip-hop, and I intend to carry that tradition into the future.” Chairman & CEO of Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Barry Weiss says: “As we look to expand Def Jam and our creative urban music activities even further, there is no one better to lead them than Joie. In the late 1990s, hip hop's main popularity moved from West Coast hip hop and East Coast hip hop to Southern hip hop. Alec Boateng, co-President of 0207 Def Jam said: “Music, art and artists really, really matter. In the interim, Jeffrey Harleston, UMG’s General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs, will oversee Def Jam in addition to his current responsibilities. I’m thrilled to be able to meet Lucian’s challenge of carrying the company forward with new goals and great expectations.”. The rapper joined Def Jam as president to help turn around the fortunes of the then-struggling seminal rap label. Rosenberg said, “Lucian offered me a dream opportunity to serve at the helm of Def Jam. Def Jam Recordings Chairman & CEO Paul Rosenberg has decided to step down from his position to launch Goliath Records, a new joint venture with Universal Music Group (UMG). Please check your spam folder for the email, if it does not arrive, click this link... SIGN UP TO THE NEWSLETTER BELOW, USING YOUR SOCIAL ACCOUNT OR EMAIL, PAUL ROSENBERG NAMED CEO OF DEF JAM RECORDINGS. My new relationship with UMG gives me the ability to continue to sign and develop talent in a more focused and streamlined way, while still dedicating the time necessary to fulfill my management duties and foster the many entrepreneurial endeavors connected with Eminem.”. The sustained success of Jhene Aiko's “B.S.” helped Natina Nimene, Def Jam’s SVP of urban promotion & artist relations, earn Billboard’s Executive of the Week. Egomeli Hormeku – an experienced and innovative brand and content strategist – has been appointed Senior Vice President & Creative Director, Def Jam Recordings, it was announced today by Rich Isaacson, Executive Vice President/General Manager.In his new role, Mr. Hormeku will provide creative oversight in content creation, digital and social strategies, and brand identity and partnerships. He will report directly to Antonio "LA" Reid, chairman of the Island Def Jam Music Group. Paul brings with him not only a remarkable record of success in hip hop, but an entrepreneurial drive and a deep passion for artist development that will build upon Rick and Russell’s enduring legacy.”, Grainge added, “I would like to thank Steve Bartels for his sound leadership of Def Jam since 2014 when the label returned to its roots as a standalone company within UMG. Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. He is the Vice President of the Artists and repertoire (A&R) division of ‘Def Jam Recordings.’ As the Vice President of Def Jam Recordings’ A&R, Alexander Edwards is responsible for overseeing the artistic development of songwriters and recording artists. We have sent a confirmation email to {USEREMAIL}. Jay-Z -- artist, producer and entrepreneur -- has been named president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. Def Jam Recordings said President Kevin Liles has left the company. Steve Bartels served a time as President/CEO of Def Jam Recording until it was announced on August 3, 2017 that as of January 2018, Eminem's longtime manager and co-founder of Shady Records, Paul Rosenberg has been appointed Chairman/CEO of Def Jam Recordings. The move comes just hours after it was confirmed that Paul Ros… Rubin has said he met Simmons on the TV show Graffiti Rockand recognized him then as "the face of hip hop": "He was five years older than me, and he was already established in the music busines… Throughout his 20-year career, McNair has worked some of the industry’s leading producers, artists and entrepreneurs including Top Dawg, Future, Tommy Brown, Ariana Grande and Sage the Gemini, among many others. A Detroit native, Rosenberg is also an attorney. In the interim, Looks like Jay-Z can loosen up his tie a little more. In what may be the first signal of the next era of Def Jam Recordings, Naim McNair has been named senior VP of A&R at the company. Renata Muniz Vice President of Media & Artist Relations at Def Jam Recordings New York, New York, United States 500+ connections I am proud of the strength and diversity of the roster that we have built, which continues to reflect the independent roots it was founded on. Farag has moved up from SVP/Promotion to EVP and Head Of Promotion for the Universal label, making her the first woman to have the title in Def Jam’s 34-year history. Paul comes from a place where artists and creativity come first. Last year, DMX said Jay’s run at Def Jam forced him to leave the label. He previously served as an A&R executive at MCA Records and Warner Bros. Records, as well as a consultant for Epic Records and Top Dawg Entertainment. In making the announcement, Grainge said, “Over the past four decades, Def Jam has played a pivotal role in elevating hip hop into what is today the world’s most culturally impactful musical genre. Def Jam continues to wave the flag of hip hop culture and Paul will imagine it anew.”, Rosenberg said, “I can’t overstate what an honor it is for me to have the opportunity to carry this brand forward. Beyond his role as an artist manager and label executive, Rosenberg served as Executive Producer of 8 Mile, the 2002 blockbuster from Imagine Entertainment and Universal Pictures, followed by serving as Producer with Jimmy Iovine on 50 Cent’s 2005 debut acting vehicle Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ from Paramount Pictures. Thank you for registering! He will report directly to Antonio "LA" Reid, chairman of the Island Def Jam Music Group. His move to management followed his 2003 retirement from recording. Paul comes from a place where artists and creativity come first. Paul is one of the true mentors for talent and executives in this business and I could not be prouder of continuing and expanding my long-standing support of Universal and of Def Jam’s incredible great new leadership under Paul at a time when hip hop is at yet another high-water mark.”, Rick Rubin, Def Jam co-founder and legendary music producer, said, “Def Jam is a place where artists are free to express themselves, their creativity and their vision. So when Hov wound up being president at Def Jam he felt like he had to answer to him and X didn't like that," Dee said. LOS ANGELES – Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter said Monday that he will leave his post as president of Universal Music Group’s Def Jam Records label after his contract expires this year. Click the link to confirm your email address. The iconic-rapper-turned-record-exec announced Monday (December 24) that he will step down from his post as president and CEO of Def Jam Records. This Week in Rap Music: Def Jam President. Jay-Z isn't the only rapper who could be president of the legendary Def Jam Records.Nas recently talked about reports and rumors that he was offered a position as Def Jam Records president and even explained why he would consider taking the job. Also in 1999, an Atlanta DJ named Chris Luva Luva began rapping under the moniker Ludacris and released his debut solo album Incognegroinde… He is also President of Shady Records, a label launched by Eminem and Rosenberg that released breakthrough albums from hip-hop acts including 50 Cent, D12, Obie Trice, Yelawolf, Slaughterhouse and Bad Meets Evil (Eminem’s collaboration with Royce Da 5’9”). 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