New York, NY – Def Jam Recordings is embarking on its 35th anniversary by placing the highlight on its new crop artists. The label has introduced plans to a launch Undisputed, a compilation introducing their newest signees, in March.
“In the course of the course the previous yr, in collaboration with our gifted EVP Steven Victor and our unimaginable workforce executives, we’ve labored diligently to outline the label we attempt to turn out to be,” Def Jam chairman & CEO Paul Rosenberg stated in a press launch. “One an important features our efforts has centered round constructing a brand new roster.
“Along with these unimaginable new artists we’ve developed pressing, cutting-edge, and really nice new music and content material. As we proudly enter our 35th anniversary yr, I’m excited to launch this undertaking, one which I believe defines and encapsulates our new route.”
SOBxRBE member Lul G, Fetty Luciano and YFL Kelvin are among the many notable new artists who will probably be featured on the compilation. Extra established acts, comparable to YG and Tyga, are additionally slated to make visitor appearances on the undertaking.
“I consider in artistry and the concept nice music will discover its viewers,” Def Jam EVP & head A&R Steven Victor stated. “I’m past excited concerning the roster new artists we’ve constructed right here at Def Jam. Every one them is making the type music I wish to hearken to now.
“We’ve introduced them collectively and requested them to purchase into one thing bigger, the Def Jam brand and legacy. It’s exceptional to see how a lot these artists have embraced it. I couldn’t be extra proud the outcomes.”
Undisputed is scheduled to drop on March eight. Def Jam may also roll out a documentary collection the identical title, which chronicles the “Rap Camp” classes that produced the compilation.