Def Jam Recordings artists

Lil Baby Named ASCAP Songwriter of the Year; Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice Presented with ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award at ASCAP 2021 Rhythm and Soul Music Awards

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Musicians, Entertainers, African-American Muslims, Def Jam Recordings artists, Gangsta rappers, Remixers, Swizz Beatz, Lil Durk, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Lil Baby, Timbaland, The Voice

NEW YORK, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ASCAP reveals the winners of its prestigious 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards today through Thursday, June 24 on @ASCAP & @ASCAPUrban social media.

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  • NEW YORK, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ASCAP reveals the winners of its prestigious 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards today through Thursday, June 24 on @ASCAP & @ASCAPUrban social media.
  • The Grammy-nominated songwriter and artist has been one of the most dominant and critically-acclaimed names in rap since his first release in 2017.
  • Lil Baby was also named to Time Magazine's 2021 "100 Next" List and earlier this month released a collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Durk.
  • Grammy-winning songwriter-producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz; and rapper and DJ D-Nice will receive ASCAP's Voice of the Culture Award, presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture.

NE-YO Celebrates 15 Years Of In My Own Words

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Musicians, Entertainers, Def Jam Recordings artists, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Because of You, Mad, Spotlight

UMe/Def Jam/Motown are also releasing a documentary about the fifteen years of NE-YO's life since the groundbreaking album that catapulted him into superstardom.

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  • UMe/Def Jam/Motown are also releasing a documentary about the fifteen years of NE-YO's life since the groundbreaking album that catapulted him into superstardom.
  • The documentary touches on his relationship with his wife, performing at George Floyd's Funeral, and his inspiration for making art.
  • Prior to the album release, NE-YO made his name in the industry as a writer wunderkind penning hits for Mario and Rihanna, among others.
  • This album represented a departure from his behind the scenes work and signified him stepping out into the spotlight.

Miley Cyrus Kicks Off “Amazon Music Holiday Plays”: A Weekly Concert Experience Featuring Performances and Whimsical Pageantry, December 1, in her First Performance Since the Release of New Album, Plastic Hearts

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Monday, November 23, 2020
TV and Radio, Technology, Music, General Entertainment, Celebrity, Other Retail, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Specialty, Events, Concerts, Software, Audio, Video, Retail, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Online Retail, Musicians, Def Jam Recordings artists, 3D publishing, Amazon, Publishing, Kiana, J. Holiday, Singers, Amazon Music, Amazon

This global music moment is the first holiday special from Amazon Music, and will feature outlandish sets, playful Q&As, and intimate performances from artists.

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  • This global music moment is the first holiday special from Amazon Music, and will feature outlandish sets, playful Q&As, and intimate performances from artists.
  • Amazon Music Holiday Plays will come to an explosive close with 12-time Grammy winners Foo Fighters , and Amazon Music Breakthrough artist Kiana Led , each in their own personalized production.
  • For more information on Amazon Music Holiday Plays, and to view a trailer for the series, click here .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201123005947/en/
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Vintage Sound Entertainment is Excited to Officially Announce the Release of the New Album "When Muzik Was Good" by J.R.Clark, Which is Available for Pre-order Now on iTunes and Will be Available on All Music Streaming Platforms on January 15, 2021

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Friday, September 25, 2020
Albums, Hip hop, Musicians, Gangsta rappers, Def Jam Recordings artists, T.I., Pusha T, King

On the surface, J.R.Clark illustrates the gritty city of the tidewater region in Virginia during the coronavirus.

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  • On the surface, J.R.Clark illustrates the gritty city of the tidewater region in Virginia during the coronavirus.
  • The intro track speaks volumes to how the internet has brainwashed and plagued rappers to promote gang violence by making music videos with assault rifles and handguns.
  • J.R.Clark turns his hat the opposite direction in terms of making music that resonates with all people from different walks of life.
  • In retrospect, "When Muzik Was Good'' was influenced by T.I., Pusha T, Rick Ross, and Jay-Z."

Travis Barker & Teyana Taylor Pair With Renowned Customizers in ‘Slingshot’s Best of the Builders: East vs West’

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Sports, Automotive, Other Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Motor Sports, Performance & Special Interest, Manufacturing, Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Musicians, Entertainers, African-American women, Def Jam Recordings artists, Travis Barker, Teyana Taylor, Barker, Polaris Slingshot, Travis, Slingshot

Based in Miami, The Auto Firm featuring Alex Vega has partnered with Pop Superstar, Singer-Songwriter Teyana Taylor.

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  • Based in Miami, The Auto Firm featuring Alex Vega has partnered with Pop Superstar, Singer-Songwriter Teyana Taylor.
  • From Los Angeles, DUB will be personalizing its Slingshot for Songwriter, Record Producer and Legendary Drummer Travis Barker.
  • Were extremely excited to host our first-ever, official East vs West Slingshot build-off, said Chris Sergeant, Vice President of Polaris Slingshot.
  • The goal is to allow Teyana Taylor and Travis Barker to make their mark by adding custom features.

"Through The Lens" Def Jam Recordings To Premiere New Docu-Series Focusing On Titans Of Hip-Hop Photography

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Record labels, Def Jam Recordings artists, Def Jam Recordings, Bill Adler, Cey Adams, Universal Music Group, Def, Def Jam Recordings discography

Produced by Def Jam and UMe, Through The Lenscan be streamed here via Def Jam's YouTube channel.

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  • Produced by Def Jam and UMe, Through The Lenscan be streamed here via Def Jam's YouTube channel.
  • Through The Lensalso features interviews with original first-generation Def Jam artist LL Cool J; music journalist, hip-hop archivist, essayist and original first-generation Def Jam publicity director Bill Adler; and long-time Def Jam visual artist, graphic designer and style guru Cey Adams.
  • To hear music discussed in the episodes of Through The Lens as well as Def Jam's storied catalog, listen here .
  • Def Jam Recordings is a division of Universal Music Group (UMG).

Kesha & Third Eye Blind to Headline Soundtrack Music Festival Volume 3.0 as it Expands to Two Days!

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Musicians, Creative works, African-American people, African-American music, Def Jam Recordings artists, Timbaland, Hip hop, Kanye West, Southern hip hop, Charmed

Going strong for over two decades, Third Eye Blind have broken their own attendance records with 2019s Summer Gods tour and will be Friday nights headliner.

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  • Going strong for over two decades, Third Eye Blind have broken their own attendance records with 2019s Summer Gods tour and will be Friday nights headliner.
  • Their initial breakthrough million-sellers, "Semi-Charmed Life" and "Hows It Going To Be" will have everyone on their feet late into the evening.
  • is universally recognized as a visionary and ground-breaking entrepreneur who led the explosion of southern hip-hop and trap to a mainstream breakthrough.
  • Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning super-producer and artist, Timbaland, is best known for his career-defining hits spanning the last quarter century.

The Terminally Well Working on a Music Video for Their First Single, Mighty Empires Fall - to be Released This Week

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Monday, November 25, 2019
Musicians, Musical groups, Def Jam Recordings artists, Questlove, The Roots, Zap Mama, Music video

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia based indie/alternative rock band, The Terminally Well, having recently inked their deal with startup multimedia content company, Meaningful Nonsense , are currently in the process of shooting a music video for their first single, Mighty Empires Fall, which debuts this Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia based indie/alternative rock band, The Terminally Well, having recently inked their deal with startup multimedia content company, Meaningful Nonsense , are currently in the process of shooting a music video for their first single, Mighty Empires Fall, which debuts this Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
  • Their second single, Get Through Tonight, which comes out two weeks later, on December 11, 2019 will also feature a music video.
  • The Terminally Well are an independent American rock band conceived of and formed by Rob Runkle - who has previously released several album's worth of music as Intense "The Bohemian Pimp" from Philadelphia hip-hop group Schoolz of Thought (having worked with Questlove of The Roots, 88-Keys, Pink, Scratch, Zap Mama and Illmind, among others).
  • Please contact [email protected] for information, interviews, or promo copies of Mighty Empires Falland/or Get Through Tonight.

The Roots' Iconic 'Things Fall Apart,' 'Do You Want More?!!??!' and 'Illadelph Halflife' to Receive Expansive Anniversary Re-Issues from Geffen/UMe/Urban Legends

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Friday, August 16, 2019
Albums, Def Jam Recordings artists, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Things Fall Apart, Illadelph Halflife, 25th Anniversary

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Things Fall Apart, with Do You Want More?!!!??!

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  • This year marks the 20th anniversary of Things Fall Apart, with Do You Want More?!!!??!
  • celebrating its 25th anniversary next year and Illadelph Halflife turning 25 in 2021.
  • Andre Torres, Vice President of Urban Catalog at Urban Legends, said, "As these Roots' classics reach milestone anniversaries, we're revisiting these important albums with fresh ears.
  • Starting off the celebration will beThe Roots' breakthrough fourth album Things Fall Apart, available on September 27, 2019.

pMD Recognized as 2019 Bay Area Best Place to Work

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Friday, April 26, 2019
Geography of California, California, States of the United States, Def Jam Recordings artists, Workplace, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, PMD

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --pMD, the innovation leader in health care technology, has been recognized as a winner of the 2019 Bay Area Best Places to Work, an awards program presented by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --pMD, the innovation leader in health care technology, has been recognized as a winner of the 2019 Bay Area Best Places to Work, an awards program presented by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
  • Select employers from the Bay Area were honoredat a reception on April 18, 2019.
  • pMD was named #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area and received the #1 Bay Area Workplace Wellness Award in the smallest business category (25 - 49 employees).
  • This marks the third consecutive year that pMD has been recognized, scoring fourth overall Best Place to Work in the smallest company category and third in Wellness in 2018.