Who is Def record label?

Def Jam Recordings is an American record label founded in 1984 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. The label specializes in hip hop and R&B music. Def Jam Recordings is one of the most successful record labels in history, having sold over 100 million records worldwide.

Some of the most famous artists to have recorded for Def Jam Recordings include:

* LL Cool J

* Public Enemy

* Beastie Boys

* Run-DMC

* Jay-Z

* DMX

* Ludacris

* Rihanna

Def Jam Recordings is currently owned by Universal Music Group.