Def Jam Recordings

Industry: Music company

Description

Def Jam Recordings is an American record label focused predominantly on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group. In the UK, the label takes on the name Def Jam UK and is operated through Virgin EMI Records, while in Japan, it is known as Def Jam Japan, operating through Universal Music Japan. Parent organization: Universal Music Group Founded: 1984, New York City, NY CEO: Paul Rosenberg (Jan 1, 2018–) Artists: Nas, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Ludacris, Pusha T, YG, Fabolous, Founders: Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin

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Def Jam Recordings Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Capri Shorter Capri Shorter Baltimore, Maryland Details
Capri Shorter's Def Jam Recordings Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Brand Strategist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
The Real News Network  March 2014 - January 2015
PayPal  May 2013 - February 2014
S.O.B.'s   December 2012 - June 2013
JackThriller.com   June 2012 - June 2013
Warner Bros. Records/Atlantic Records   August 2012 - November 2012
Emmis Communications (Hot97/InFlexWeTrust)   June 2011 - February 2012
Def Jam Recordings   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Music, Brand Development, Public Speaking, Management, A&R, Music Industry, Talent Booking, Events Coordination, Blogging, Research, Strategic Consulting, Intellectual Property, Entertainment

Education
Full Sail University   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Music Business

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Political Science/Music

Pantera Saint-Montaigne Pantera Saint-Montaigne Brooklyn, New York Details
Pantera Saint-Montaigne's Def Jam Recordings Experience 1991 - 1994
Job Owner at Brooklyn Mojo, Inc.
Industry Textiles
Experience
Brooklyn Mojo, Inc.   August 2014 - Present
Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church   2008 - 2015
Orisha Records   1997 - 2013
Tommy Boy Music  1995 - 1999
Pendulum Records   1994 - 1995
Def Jam Recordings   1991 - 1994
Rush Artist Management / Rush Communications   1990 - 1991

Skills
Songwriting, Music, Concerts, Singing, Music Industry, Recording, Entertainment, POP, Live Events, Sound, Voice Over, A&R Administration, Theatre

Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College

NYU
Adult and Continuing Education

Chelsea Gallardo Chelsea Gallardo Los Angeles, California Details
Chelsea Gallardo's Def Jam Recordings Experience August 2014 - June 2015
Job Director of A&R and Marketing
Industry Music
Experience
Def Jam Recordings   August 2014 - June 2015
Def Jam Recordings   September 2011 - August 2014
Island Def Jam Music Group  August 2008 - September 2011
Island Def Jam Music Group  May 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Entertainment, Record Labels, Radio, Music Industry, Advertising, Music, Social Networking, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Media, Event Management, Management, Radio Promotion, Marketing, Music Publishing, Content Strategy, Talent Booking, A&R, User Experience, Music Production, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Strategy, Electronic Music

Education
California State University-Fullerton   2003 — 2007
B.A., Entertainment Studies, Business Administration

Franz de los Reyes Franz de los Reyes Greater New York City Area Details
Franz de los Reyes's Def Jam Recordings Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Senior Director, Digital Marketing & Strategy at Def Jam Recordings
Industry Online Media
Experience
Def Jam Recordings   December 2014 - Present
Island Def Jam Music Group  February 2012 - Present
Duck Down Music Inc.   June 2008 - February 2012
Self - Employed  February 2008 - February 2012
YouCast Corp.  June 2007 - June 2008
Merrill Lynch  August 2006 - May 2007
Universal Music Group / Island Def Jam   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Social Networking, Sponsorship, Music, Advertising, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Digital Strategy, Press Releases, Online Marketing, Management, New Media, Publicity, Social Media, Newsletters, Entertainment, Integrated Marketing, Dreamweaver, Corporate Branding, Digital Media, Online Advertising

Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management   2003 — 2007
B.S., Business Administration, Marketing and Finance Concentrations

Amiye Fahari Amiye Fahari Greater New York City Area Details
Amiye Fahari's Def Jam Recordings Experience January 2008 - January 2009
Job Chief Executive Officer/Founder at Warzone Dance Organization
Industry Music
Experience
Warzone Dance Organization   December 2010 - Present
The Senate LLC   January 2008 - Present
Sequence Hair   October 2012 - December 2012
Homestead Suites   August 2011 - December 2011
Zales Jewelry  June 2010 - November 2010
The Senate   October 2008 - June 2010
The Senate LLC   January 2008 - January 2010
Woodlands Entertainment Studios   May 2008 - January 2009
Def Jam Recordings   January 2008 - January 2009
Final Draft   March 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Recording, Music, Music Industry, Event Planning, Advertising, Marketing, Management, Sales, Administrative Tools, Time Management, A&R, Music Production, Songs, Pro Tools, Studio Recording, Songwriting, Social Networking, Audio Engineering, Sound, Rock, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Music Publishing, Music Licensing, Music Management

Education
Passaic County Community College   2013 — 2015
Associates Of Applied Science, Business Administration

Passaic County Community College   2012 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

Passaic County Community College
High School Diploma

Drumma Boy Drumma Boy Greater Atlanta Area Details
Drumma Boy's Def Jam Recordings Experience 2011 - December 2012
Job Music ProducerMusician & Artist, Drum Squad Founder, Memphis City Ambassador
Industry Music
Experience
Drum Squad   May 2003 - Present
Nara Films   2012 - 2013
True Vision Media Group   2012 - 2013
Def Jam Recordings   2011 - December 2012
Atlantic Records  2007 - 2012
Warner Bros. Records  January 2006 - August 2011
Island Def Jam Music Group  2005 - 2009
Universal Records  2003 - 2009

Skills
A&R, Music Production, Songwriting, Music, Music Publishing, Entertainment, Composition, Reason, Music Industry, Recording, Pro Tools, Studio Recording, Concerts, Audio Engineering, Logic Pro, Singing, Radio, Mastering, Record Labels, Sound Design

Education
The University of Memphis   2001 — 2004
Music Business

David Rothblatt David Rothblatt Greater New York City Area Details
David Rothblatt's Def Jam Recordings Experience 1985 - 1986
Job Owner, Hypnote Recording Concern
Industry Music
Experience
Hypnote Recording Concern   2005 - Present
ATTIK  2000 - 2001
Shimmy-Disc Records   1991 - 1995
Rough Trade Distribution   1990 - 1991
USA Networks  1986 - 1990
Def Jam Recordings   1985 - 1986
StreetWise Records   1984 - 1985

Education
University of Pennsylvania   1979 — 1983
BA, Urban Studies/Marketing

The University of Chicago

Ciarra Ross Ciarra Ross Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Ciarra Ross's Def Jam Recordings Experience May 2011 - May 2013
Job Michigan Daily: Michigan in Color Columnist
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
The Program on Intergroup Relations (IGR)   January 2013 - May 2014
NOiR Runway Fashion Organization University of Michigan   September 2012 - May 2014
University of Michigan  May 2013 - August 2013
Def Jam Recordings   May 2011 - May 2013
University of Michigan  September 2011 - April 2013
National Association of Black Journalists UMich Chapter   September 2011 - April 2013
University of Michigan  January 2012 - January 2013
University of Michigan  January 2012 - September 2012
Spokesperson/Model   June 2011 - August 2011
Talk Of Detroit   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Academic Writing, Academic Tutoring, Radio Broadcasting, Media Kit Development, Social Justice, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Event Planning, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Journalism, Social Media, Social Networking, Program Development, Research, Grants, Leadership

Education
University of Michigan   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

Southfield-Lathrup Senior High School   2006 — 2010
Diploma

Frank Cooper III Frank Cooper III Greater New York City Area Details
Frank Cooper III's Def Jam Recordings Experience 1993 - 1996
Job Business Executive leveraging technology, entertainment, and culture to grow brands
Industry Internet
Experience
BuzzFeed  June 2015 - Present
PepsiCo  January 2010 - Present
PepsiCo  July 2005 - December 2010
PepsiCo  January 2003 - January 2005
America Online  2001 - 2003
Urban Box Office Networks (ubo.net)   1998 - 2001
Tommy Boy Music  1996 - 1998
Def Jam Recordings   1993 - 1996

Skills
Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Branded Entertainment, Brand Architecture, Interactive Marketing, Strategy, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Analytics, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Cross-functional Team..., Entertainment, International Marketing, Leadership, Social Innovation, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Management

Education
Harvard Law School   1987 — 1990
Juris Doctorate, Constitutional Law

University of California, Berkeley   1983 — 1986
B.S., Business Administration

Dana Kirk Dana Kirk Greater New York City Area Details
Dana Kirk's Def Jam Recordings Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Senior Director, Marketing at Def Jam Recordings
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Def Jam Recordings   November 2014 - Present
Universal Music Group  July 2010 - Present
MTV Networks  November 2004 - July 2010
NICKELODEON/TEENNICK   November 2004 - July 2010
VH1  January 2003 - October 2004

Skills
Video, Music, Entertainment, Music Industry, Television, New Media, Digital Media, Film, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Concerts, Event Management, Voice Over, Publicity, Video Production, Music Licensing

Education
University of Oklahoma   1995 — 1999
BMA, Voice

University of Oklahoma   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Musical Arts, Voice and Opera

Brenna Farrell Brenna Farrell New York, New York Details
Brenna Farrell's Def Jam Recordings Experience September 2014 - April 2015
Job Administrative Assistant at Vanguard Staffing
Industry Music
Experience
Vanguard Staffing  July 2015 - Present
Def Jam Recordings   September 2014 - April 2015
Ron Shapiro Management & Consulting, LLC   January 2014 - May 2014
Excel Professional Tutoring   October 2012 - June 2013
Aerosoles  March 2008 - January 2013
University Corporation at Monterey Bay  September 2009 - May 2012
Gap Inc./Old Navy   September 2007 - September 2010
Michaels Arts and Crafts  October 2005 - September 2006

Skills
Mac OS X, Windows, iWork, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, Oral & Written..., Multi Tasking, Microsoft Word, FileMaker, Customer Service, Time Management, Organization, Self-sufficient, Google Docs

Education
New York University   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Music Business

California State University-Monterey Bay   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Integrated Studies: concentration in Music and Web Design

Folsom Lake College   2005 — 2009
Associate's degree, Music

Drew Dixon Williams Drew Dixon Williams Brooklyn, New York Details
Drew Dixon Williams's Def Jam Recordings Experience 1994 - 1996
Job Entrepreneur, Music Supervisor, Recording Artist
Industry Music
Experience
DREW SINGS - DDW Media   September 2009 - Present
Hair Rules   October 2012 - July 2015
John Legend, Homeschool Records, Estelle   2006 - 2008
Arista Records  1996 - 2002
Def Jam Recordings   1994 - 1996

Skills
Social Media, Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Marketing, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Consumer Products, Income Statement, Microsoft Word, Sales, Leadership, Songwriting, Singing, Music Production, Shopify

Education
Harvard Business School   2002 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA), General Management, Second Year Honors

Stanford University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Howard University   1991 — 1991
Semester Exchange

National Cathedral School, Washington DC   1984 — 1988
High School, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Niyah Nelson Niyah Nelson Virginia Beach, Virginia Details
Niyah Nelson's Def Jam Recordings Experience April 2014 - May 2015
Job Digital Content Manager Of Mosley Music Group
Industry Music
Experience
YaaheardDOTcom   January 2015 - Present
HypeFresh Magazine   May 2015 - Present
Mosley Music Group   April 2015 - Present
HipHopSince1987   August 2014 - Present
Def Jam Recordings   April 2014 - May 2015
Industry Illustrated on WODU radio   September 2013 - February 2015
HipHopEnquirer.com   September 2014 - January 2015
Mutant Family   November 2013 - April 2014

Skills
Public Relations, Music Industry, Music, Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media, Radio, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Record Labels, Leadership, Advertising, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Entertainment, Music Production, Sound, Event Planning, Customer Service, Artists, Digital Strategy, A, Writing, Event Management, Digital Media, Web Content Management, Journalism, Promo, Curating

Education
Norfolk State University   2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University   2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations/Image Management

Old Dominion University

Russell Barrett Russell Barrett Newburgh, New York Details
Russell Barrett's Def Jam Recordings Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Marketing Intern at Def Jam Recordings, Inc.
Industry Sporting Goods
Experience
TheRapfest.com   December 2014 - Present
Def Jam Recordings   June 2015 - August 2015

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Management, Social Networking, Facebook, Customer Service, Event Planning

Education
Hofstra University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations

Renata Muniz Renata Muniz New York, New York Details
Renata Muniz's Def Jam Recordings Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Publicity Manager at Def Jam Recordings
Industry Music
Experience
Def Jam Recordings   September 2012 - Present
Republic Records  June 2010 - September 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, CisionPoint, Artist Relations, Concur, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Tourism, Interpersonal..., Communication Skills, Publicity, Cision

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism And Media Studies

Albert Cooke Albert Cooke Greater New York City Area Details
Albert Cooke's Def Jam Recordings Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Music Industry Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Def Jam Recordings   April 2014 - Present
Island Def Jam Music Group  June 2012 - April 2014
Aadvance Home Health Services, LLC   November 2010 - May 2012
Bad Boy Entertainment  September 2008 - May 2009
Warner Chappell Music Publishing/Atlantic Records   September 2008 - December 2008
Island Def Jam Music Group  September 2007 - May 2008

Education
New York University   2007 — 2009
M.A., Music Business

Lincoln University   2003 — 2007
B.A., International Relations

Ben Booker Ben Booker Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ben Booker's Def Jam Recordings Experience July 1996 - December 1997
Job SEM Manager at Live Nation
Industry Internet
Experience
Live Nation  February 2013 - Present
Oversee.net  January 2012 - October 2012
Independent Consultant  October 2008 - December 2011
RazorGator, Inc.   April 2005 - September 2008
WebMetro  July 2004 - March 2005
Staples  November 2003 - July 2004
Guess?, Inc.   September 2000 - October 2002
Universal Music Group  December 1997 - December 1998
Def Jam Recordings   July 1996 - December 1997

Education
University of California, Los Angeles

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