New York, NY — Established in March of 1984,
Def Jam
has been home to some of the biggest names in urban music, from Public Enemy, Slick Rick, and 3rd Bass to
,
, and
. In celebration of the iconic label’s 25th birthday,
Island Def Jam Music Group
have launched a brand new series of compilation albums entitled
Def Jam 25
. The first two entries,
Vol. 1: DJ Bring That Back (2008-1997)
and
Vol. 2: DJ Bring That Back (1996-1984)
, are composed of, respectively, 12 and 13 tracks, each representing one year in
Def Jam
‘s history.
In regard to the label’s 25-year anniversary and the
Def Jam 25
kickoff,
Island Def Jam
Chairman Antonio
‘L.A.’ Reid
is quoted as saying, “25 years as a thriving, successful hip-hop and R&B label – a company that has always put its artists first and maintained deep roots in the Urban community – is a giant accomplishment in anyone’s book. From a personal standpoint, I can say that
Def Jam
had tremendous meaning and significance in my own career as a musician, producer and independent label head, long before I actually arrived at these offices five years ago. Let’s celebrate the next 25 years of
Def Jam
right now!”
DEF JAM 25 Vol. 1: DJ Bring That Back (2008-1997)
– Selections:
1. Disturbia – Rihanna (2008) * 2. I Luv Your Girl – The-Dream (2007) * 3. Hustlin’ – Rick Ross (2006) * 4. Go Crazy – Young Jeezy (2005) * 5. Jesus Walks – Kanye West (2004) * 6. Splash Waterfalls – Ludacris (2003) * 7. Foolish – Ashanti (2002) * 8. Put It On Me – Ja Rule featuring Vita (2001) * 9. Just Friends (Sunny) – Musiq Soulchild (2000) * 10. What’s My Name – DMX (1999) * 11. Money Ain’t A Thang – Jay-Z featuring Jermaine Dupri (1998) * 12. Big Bad Mama – Foxy Brown featuring Dru Hill (1997).
DEF JAM 25 Vol. 2: DJ Bring That Back (1996-1984) – Selections:
1. Whateva Man – Redman (1996) * 2. This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan (1995) * 3. Bring The Pain – Method Man (1994) * 4. Slam – Onyx (1993) * 5. Deeper – Boss (1992) * 6. Hip Hop Junkies – Nice & Smooth (1991) * 7. 911 Is a Joke – Public Enemy (1990) * 8. Pop Goes The Weasel – 3rd Bass (1989) * 9. Children’s Story – Slick Rick (1988) * 10. I Need Love – LL Cool J (1987) * 11. The Rain – Oran Juice Jones (1986) * 12. My Radio – LL Cool J (1985) * 13. It’s Yours – T la Rock featuring Jazzy Jay (1984).
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