Rihanna Reportedly Leaves Def Jam & Signs With Who?

Rihanna has reportedly left her longtime (and only ever!) label home at Def Jam Recordings, in favor of Jay Z’s Roc Nation imprint. The move – while semi-surprising because of the great relationship she’s maintained with Def Jam over the years – does make sense, as it was Hov who signed her way back in 2005, and she’s been a part of Roc Nation since 2010 under a management contract. News first hit the web earlier this week, when the superstar singer was no longer listed as an artist on Def Jam’s website, but yet in the artist section of Roc Nation’s site – when she was previously listed as strictly a managed client. New details have emerged, however, and Def Jam isn’t completely out of the picture! Billboard has learned that while Rihanna will be a frontline artist going forward with Roc Nation, her next album will still be distributed by Def Jam, and the label actually just met with Rih last week to discuss her next moves. According to sources, an announcement on official plans is expected “soon.” Hit the gallery for some pics of Rih and Jay over the years!


(Photos) Childish Gambino Wants Out Of His Contract!

h Childish Gambino has had enough! As the actor/rapper’s debut album ‘because the internet’, continues to rise in popularity, Gambino took to twitter to express his dissatisfaction with the way those in power have handled business. Check out the tweets below!


Island Def Jam Splits, Weiss Steps Down And New Promotions

Barry Weiss the CEO of Island Def Jam is stepping down. This move has also split three labels that he was over seeing. Island, Def Jam and Motown will now run on their own. Not only will these labels run independently they will have new EVP’s. Click below.for more info.


#DJFunkFlexApp NEW MUSIC: August Alsina – Kissin On My Tattoos

Off his upcoming Def Jam debut LP “Testimony”, which is set to drop on April 15th, check out out “Kissin On My Tattoos” after the jump.


Album Tracklisting: August Alsina – Testimony

Def Jam crooner August Alsina will release his debut album Testimony on April 15th. After revealing the official artwork last week, today August comes through with the tracklisting for the 13-song project. Features include Jeezy, Fabolous, Yo Gotti, Rick Ross and more. You can check it out in full below. Testimony goes up for for pre-order tomorrow.


Album Tracklist: YG – My Krazy Life

YG will drop his debut album, My Krazy Life, this Tuesday via Def Jam. After releasing the project’s cover art earlier this week, today he gives us the album’s tracklisting. Features include Drake, Jeezy, Ty Dolla $ign and more. Check the full listing below!


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