Stewart and co really wanted the song to be sung by Mary J Blige, who again was much a bigger star than Rihanna back then. When “Umbrella” was on the table she was the most nominated artist at the ...

Founded in 1984 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, Def Jam has been home to iconic artists such as LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Jay-Z, and Rihanna. But what happens when a legendary label faces ...

Jay-Z and Rihanna have had a close professional relationship for years, dating back to when he signed her to Def Jam early in her career. She later moved to Roc Nation for management, where she ...

Speculations about alleged inappropriate actions taken by Jay-Z when trying to get Rihanna to sign with his record label are ...

At the beginning of 2025, we analyze clues and teasers from recent months to forecast the upcoming music year, including festival hits and anticipated album releases.

Toronto rapper and music executive Kardinal Offishall is taking his talents to Def Jam Recordings, the record label that helped bring hip hop to the mainstream and currently represents some of the ...