Uncle Russ has been in the kitchen cooking up something new. Russell Simmons, music executive Steve Rifkind, who helped launch the careers of Wu-Tang Clang…
While Def Jam Recordings newest crooner, August Alsina, finds himself basking in the success of his latest single, “I Luv This Sh*t,” featuring label mate…
I’m in love… From The Sound Live: We all know her recent struggles of trying to find a record home for her lyrics and her beauty, but the model/rapper Iggy Azalea announced today that she is now apart of Island Def Jam Records. “Hey world. I signed to island def jam. Iam now mercury […]
Trinidad James may have broken the one hit wonder rumors with his latest track, “Females Welcomed”. With his first single “All Gold Everything” doing so well, and the line “…popped a Molly I’m sweatin’…WHEW!”, in everyone’s daily talk, some wondered if Trinidad James was going to make another hit. Also, by being signed to […]
He can sing, dance, and he’s got what it takes. B. Smyth is NEXT! Last week, Kelson (@UrbanInformer) and myself, had the pleasure of interviewing up and coming artist B.Smyth. B. Smyth is our “Next” artist, and the next artist for Mowtown and Def Jam. We got to chop it up with him about being […]
Today Hip Hop Pioneer, Russell Simmons (aka Uncle Rush), turns 55!!! Uncle Rush is the trailblazer and visionary primarily responsible for bringing the power of Hip Hop to every facet of business and media (Def Jam Records, Phat Farm, Baby Fat, Def Comedy Jam, Def Poetry, Rush Card, GlobalGrind and so much more). Celebrate Hip Hop […]
