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Nycesound Productions, a Canadian independent record label founded in 2020, has announced a partnership with Artium Records and Def Jam Recordings.

Nycesound Productions, a Canadian independent record label founded in 2020, has announced a partnership with Artium Records and Def Jam Recordings.

BY LOUIS PAVLAKOS

Toronto Label Nycesound Production Partners With ARTium Records and Def Jam

Khaled announced the big news during a Thursday press conference in Miami: "This new chapter marks a special time for me ... I feel blessed and so inspired."

Khaled announced the big news during a Thursday press conference in Miami: "This new chapter marks a special time for me ... I feel blessed and so inspired."

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

DJ Khaled Announces Exclusive Partnership With Def Jam, Named Global Creative Consultant for UMG

Armani White's 2023 is off to a strong start with the new track "Goated," featuring Denzel Curry. Floyd Mayweather appears in the track's official video.

Armani White's 2023 is off to a strong start with the new track "Goated," featuring Denzel Curry. Floyd Mayweather appears in the track's official video.

BY TRACE COWEN

Armani White Shares Video for Denzel Curry Collab "Goated" Featuring Cameo by Floyd Mayweather

Canadian rap legend Kardinal Offishall announced today on his Instagram page that he's joining Def Jam as their latest Global A&R: "I feel incredibly blessed."

Canadian rap legend Kardinal Offishall announced today on his Instagram page that he's joining Def Jam as their latest Global A&R: "I feel incredibly blessed."

BY LOUIS PAVLAKOS

Kardinal Offishall Joins Def Jam As Global A&R

Juelz Santana has opened up about how the Diplomats’ relationship with Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella came to an end, and said Cam’ron and Hov had a “funny” relationship.

Juelz Santana has opened up about how the Diplomats’ relationship with Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella came to an end, and said Cam’ron and Hov had a “funny” relationship.

BY JOE PRICE

Juelz Santana Reflects on How Jay-Z and Cam'ron 'Never Really Clicked and Meshed Too Well'

Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music imprint are no longer a part of Def Jam Recordings, his record label home since dropping his debut single 2003.

Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music imprint are no longer a part of Def Jam Recordings, his record label home since dropping his debut single 2003.

BY JOE PRICE

Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music’s Relationship With Def Jam Reportedly Ended in 2021 (UPDATED)

Def Jam signee Armani White returns with a music video for his new single "Diamond Dallas," which follows the Philly rapper's viral hit "Billie Eilish."

Def Jam signee Armani White returns with a music video for his new single "Diamond Dallas," which follows the Philly rapper's viral hit "Billie Eilish."

BY BRAD CALLAS

Def Jam Signee Armani White Shares New Single and Video for "Diamond Dallas"

Included on the new seven-track project from DaniLeigh, released Friday via Def Jam, are the recently released singles “Dead to Me” and “Heartbreaker.”

Included on the new seven-track project from DaniLeigh, released Friday via Def Jam, are the recently released singles “Dead to Me” and “Heartbreaker.”

BY TRACE COWEN

DaniLeigh Drops New ‘My Side’ EP

Atlanta rapper Trouble has passed away at 34 years old. Reports reveal that he was fatally shot outside an apartment in his hometown early Sunday morning.

Atlanta rapper Trouble has passed away at 34 years old. Reports reveal that he was fatally shot outside an apartment in his hometown early Sunday morning.

BY TARAMHDVN

Trouble Fatally Shot at 34 Years Old (UPDATE)

070 Shake's latest album, featuring the mixing and mastering prowess of Mike Dean, follows the acclaimed 2020-released debut 'Modus Vivendi.'

070 Shake's latest album, featuring the mixing and mastering prowess of Mike Dean, follows the acclaimed 2020-released debut 'Modus Vivendi.'

BY TRACE COWEN

070 Shake Shares New Album ‘You Can't Kill Me,’ Unveils Video for "Medicine"