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Steve Bartels Promoted to President/COO Of Island Def Jam Music Group
Steve Bartels has been promoted to President/COO, Island Def Jam Music Group, it was announced today by Antonio 'L.A.' Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group. In this newly-created role, Mr. Bartels will oversee all day-to-day matters of the company Read More...
Posted 13 September 07 05:54 by mistapizzo | 6 Comments   
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Jay-Z Speaks To Angie Martinez On Hot 97
Angie Martinez interviewed Jay-Z on Hot 97 late last week, boldly touching upon several hot topics and rumors surrounding the presidential emcee. Here are a few paraphrased quotes... - Pizzo On working on a new album: "No... Not today." On his career Read More...
Posted 07 August 07 02:17 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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Kanye Reveals First Track From "Graduation"
Knaye has leaked a 30 second snippet of the first offering from Graduation , his third LP for Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam. The song is called "Can't Tell Me Nothing", and while only the beginning of the song and hook have revealed, expect Universal Music Group Read More...
Posted 14 May 07 03:46 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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Jay-Z, Kanye Blessing Ne-Yo With Verses
To no surprise of listeners, Jay-Z will make a special guest appearance on Las Vegas based R&B sensation, Ne-Yo's, Because Of You LP, coming to stores on May 1st on Def Jam. The track "Crazy" features guest verse from the Jiggaman, and will be the Read More...
Posted 25 April 07 02:24 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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First Listen: Rhianna "Umbrella" (feat. Jay-Z)
Def Jam has sent over links for Rhianna's "Umbrella", featuring Jay-Z. - Pizzo Listen: Rhianna "Umbrella" (feat. Jay-Z) - Windows Media High - Windows Media Low - Real Media High Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit! | kick it! Read More...
Posted 10 April 07 03:28 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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Clipse Seeking A New Home?
Rumor has it that Malice and Pusha T (aka The Clipse) are desperately seeking all available outlets to get off of Jive and find a new recording home (and with the disappointing sales number's generated by Hell Hath No Fury , how hard will Jive really Read More...
Posted 26 March 07 02:30 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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PRESS RELEASE: Def Jam Teams With MixCast To Produce and Premiere On Demand Video Series
New York, NY – February 12, 2007 – MixCast ( http://www.mixcast.tv ) , the global leader in presenting urban lifestyle television to cell phones, the internet, and TV has teamed with urban music and lifestyle powerhouse, Def Jam to produce and air their Read More...
Posted 13 March 07 10:44 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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Fabolous Bumped To April
No stranger to delays, Fabolous' Def Jam debut, From Nuthin' To Sumthin', has been pushed back yet again, from it's original March 13th release date. The new date given for the LP is now April 17. Ah, don't worry Fabo, March was too crowded anyway. - Read More...
Posted 20 February 07 07:55 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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Rick Rubin Offered Co-Chairman Position At Columbia
As reported today in the New York Times, legendary producer Rick Rubin - who's creative body of work began with the co-creation of Def Jam and most recently wrapping production for the forthcoming LP from Linkin Park - has been offered the position of Read More...
Posted 05 February 07 07:05 by mistapizzo | 0 Comments   
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