Def Jam 40th Anniversary

In these episodes we go back to the heart of Def Jam's original pioneers. A masterclass in emceeing and beat making that highlights the explosion of hip hop and Def Jam.

In these episodes we go back to the heart of Def Jam's original pioneers. A masterclass in emceeing and beat making that highlights the explosion of hip hop and Def Jam.

We dig into the unparalleled and exciting vaults of Def Jam Recordings. From the earliest influences to straight up classics, we have all those memories right here!

We dig into the unparalleled and exciting vaults of Def Jam Recordings. From the earliest influences to straight up classics, we have all those memories right here!

We dig into the unparalleled and exciting vaults of Def Jam Recordings. From the earliest influences to straight up classics, we have all those memories right here!

We dig into the unparalleled and exciting vaults of Def Jam Recordings. From the earliest influences to straight up classics, we have all those memories right here!

We dig into the unparalleled and exciting vaults of Def Jam Recordings. From the earliest influences to straight up classics, we have all those memories right here!

We celebrate the women of Def Jam whose ground-breaking work paved the way for many and continues to do so. Including Christina Milian, Rihanna and Mariah Carey.

Ground-breaking Def Jam club hits including Oran Juice Jones The Rain, Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It, Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music and Sisqo - Thong Song

In this episode we have a selection of some of the best Def Jam tracks with an after dark vibe. This is where the rhymes get serious.