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ISBN 13 | 9780711988736 |
ISBN 10 | 0711988730 |
Author | Alex Ogg |
Language | English |
Book Description | Having introduced the world to LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, DMX and Jay-Z, the label formed by hustler-incarnate Russell Simmons and A & R maverick Rick Rubin has now successfully marketed what was a ghetto phenomenon into the most pervasive youth culture of the late 20th century. This book documents the growth of Def Jam from humble origins to its current status as the preeminent black music label of the 80s and 90s. |
About the Author | Alex Ogg is the author of the Hip Hop Years, as as well as a consultant on the Channel 4 TV series of the same name. He has written numerous music books, magazine and newspaper articles and is specialist hip hop contributor to several encyclopedias. |
Publication Date | 1 June 2002 |
Number of Pages | 276 pages |
The Men Behind Def Jam