Def Jam Recordings
Industry: Music company
DescriptionDef 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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