The team behind Native Records have told Music Week that their new label JV with Def Jam Recordings will be a home for a diverse array of new talent with ...
Originally founded in Lagos as a magazine in 2016, Native has gone on to define music and culture in Nigeria and beyond. The brand already stages an annual festival and ...
Universal Music Group label divisions Def Jam Recordings, 0207 Def Jam and Def Jam Africa have announced the global signing of Ghanaian Afropop and reggae star Stonebwoy.
Def Jam Africa ...
Universal Music Group has appointed A&R executive Tunji Balogun as chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, effective January 1, 2022.
Balogun has worked with artists including Bryson Tiller, Childish ...
Singer, songwriter and producer Poo Bear has signed a joint venture with Def Jam Recordings for his label Bearthday Music.
Real name Jason Boyd, Poo Bear is a close collaborator ...
Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the launch of Def Jam Africa with a roster stars from across the continent.
With a remit to sign and develop talent from across ...
Christine And The Queens (feat. Dâm Funk)Girlfriend (Because Music)Héloïse Letissier introduces new alias ‘Chris’ with the project’s first new music since 2016 debut Chaleur Humaine. Featuring louche LA ...
Republic Records, Def Jam Recordings and Island Records have announced that Michael Alexander has been promoted to EVP, international.
Alexander, who continues to be based in New York, will direct ...
