It’s no secret that hip-hop has immense marketing power — after all, it’s basically the only genre that can essentially name-drop a brand and allow it to be prolific and profitable. Hit the jump to read more and see a video on Run-DMC Talk about there Adidas! DJJuanyto x IamJAYBOON
A Beautiful, Touching Remembrance Of Music Industry Veteran Chris Lighty
R.I.P. Baby Chris. Check out the beautiful remembrance by former editor of Billboard and Vibe, Danyel Smith – after the jump. Biz Baby
(Photos) Fabolous, J. Cole, Jim Jones and More Attend @Wale’s #Ambition Listening Session
Last night Wale held a listening session in NYC for his upcoming album Ambition, and a lot of VIP’s came out to show the MMG emcee some love. Fab, Jim Jones, J. Cole, Angie Martinez, Miss Info, Lyor Cohen and more were in the building, alongside industry bloggers and tastemakers. Check out some pics from the night below. Ambition in stores 11.1.11. Marisa Mendez
(Photos) Def Jam 25th Anniversary Dinner
Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, Rick Rubin, Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, Kevin Liles, and more were spotted on Friday night at a private dinner in NYC. The private dinner, which was held at Jay’s The Spotted Pig restaurant, was to celebrate Def Jam’s 25th anniversary. Check out pics from the dinner after the jump. @Julie1205
Rick Ross Strikes Deal with Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. Records
Ricky Rozay is out here movin!!! After meeting with many different labels, Rick Ross has signed a deal to bring his Maybach Music Group to Warner Bros. Records. See what he had to say after the jump!! @ItsLukieBaby
Shyne Wants to Be Dropped from Def Jam ALREADY….and Guess What Label He’s Looking to Go To??
Shyne got out of prison just last year and walked straight into a deal with Def Jam. But now a little over a year later, he has gripes over their “lack of interest and promoting” and is looking elsewhere…specifically the home of Baby and Weezy.
