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should Slayer be listed here, as they have released albums under under def jam? and if so

Just thinking the same thing ;) Hip-hop/Thrash metal label anyone? :)JanderVK (talk) 01:44, 25 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Should Russell Simmons Music Group be merged with this article, now that the labels have apparently merged? --ClickRick (talk) 10:51, 12 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pefer to keep them seperate, as they are seperate labels you know and every label deserves an article with Wikipedia whether they've merged or not. --Taylor Karras (talk) 21:42, 29 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

yeah that's goofy, can we remove the tags?

Can somebody please mention Def Jam suing Def Jux (known as Definitive Jux). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.80.113.143 (talk) 07:49, 27 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Why does RydazNrtist redirect to this page when there is no mention of this group(?) anywhere in the article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 143.84.43.2 (talk) 02:15, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article says Def Jam was created by Rick Ruben and that Russell Simmons joined him shortly thereafter. But, the info box says the company was founded by Russell Simmons. It can't be both.

Also, the article says that the first single released with a Def Jam Recordings logo was T La Rock & Jazzy Jay's "It's Yours." However, the article for Rick Ruben's band, Hose, says their 12-inch EP was the first recording released with the Def Jam logo. Again, it can't be both.

I don't know enough about Def Jam to say which is correct, but hopefully someone can and will fix these inconsistencies. BucsWeb (talk) 14:00, 14 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

needs to be updated with more than just the executive shifts at the company. please include information about relavent releases in the time. Such as; both Kanye albums that came out, Good Music signing and releasing Cruel Summer, Frank Ocean's Chanel Orange, Nas's last album, or just go to there website and just see what's new that they got. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.168.0.14 (talk) 14:24, 15 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Please fix the end of the page in Def Jam Recordings as it is a huge mess after the current artists section and needs editing.

Done Cannolis (talk) 12:08, 12 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The current link in the founders section for "James Mansfield" links to a british attorney that died in 1821. A cursory google search for this name in association with Def Jam's founding comes up empty? Is this a mistake?

Nasty C is the latest signing on Def Jam Recordings XS RSA (talk) 18:04, 4 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Already been noted as such. Robvanvee 10:00, 5 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

The redirect Razah has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 October 17 § Razah until a consensus is reached. Hey man im josh (talk) 11:59, 17 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

070 shakes new album is under GOOD music and Def jam, which contradicts what is said in article. Also logic is no longer signed under def jam 2A00:23C8:3A09:CF01:B1D5:C057:856F:4DEF (talk) 01:37, 16 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

insomnia on ~2026-29269-13 (talk) 19:07, 15 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]