Def Jam Celebrates 35th Anniversary With New Roster Showcase On "Undisputed"

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The label is looking to shake things up with their new signees.

Def Jam's reputation doesn't need to be defended, but if you were them, you'd take the time to remind folks why you have such longevity in the industry, too. The record label has released a 15-track, 44-minute compilation titled Undisputed that showcases some of the labels new additions to its roster. The album helps celebrates the label's 35th anniversary, a milestone that many others only wish they could achieve.

Recognizable names like Tyga, YG, and Rich The Kid stand out among the next generation of Def Jam including YK Osiris, Lil Brook, Lul GSneakk, Fetty Luciano, TJ Porter, Dominic Lord, Nasaan, Nimic Revenue, and many more. "During the course of the past year, in collaboration with our talented EVP Steven Victor and our incredible team of executives, we have worked diligently to define the label we strive to become," said Def Jam Recordings chairman & CEO Paul Rosenberg. "One of the most important aspects of our efforts has centered around building a new roster. Together with these incredible new artists, we have developed urgent, cutting-edge, and truly great new music and content. As we proudly enter our 35th anniversary year, I'm excited to launch this project, one that I think defines and encapsulates our new direction."

Tracklist

1. Loose Lips - Lul G ft.
2. Lil Boy - Nassan ft. Bernard Jabs
3. Spray - Sneak ft. Tyga & YG
4. Bay 2 NY - TJ Porter ft. Lul G
5. Big Boss - S3nsi Molly & Lil Brook
6. Parade - Dominic Lord ft. Rich The Kid
7. Bandz - Billz
8. Recount - TJ Porter ft. Landstrip Chip
9. Death Row - Ashton Travis 
10 Blue Faces - Fetty Luciano ft. Landstrip Chip
11. Diamond Boo - Dominic Lord
12. Therapy - Nimic Revenue
13. Blessing - YFL Kelvin ft. YK Osiris
14. Tragic - Sneakk ft. Bernard Jabs
15. Dope Boy - Pvrx

 


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.