Def Jam, Inc.
Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, and the Extraordinary Story of the World's Most Influential Hip-Hop Label

Very entertaining and insightful book about something that used to mean so much to me--I mean, just remember how you'd snatch up anything that had that famous Def Jam label? And finally, someone gives Rick Rubin his due!......more

i loved this book as I worked with Russell and Lyor in the late 80's early 90's...and exciting time in the development of hip hop and the business its become......more

The first third of this story is compelling, and incredibly interesting to fans of hip-hop, rap or music culture in general. Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons are visionaries. They were able to cultivate hip-hop into the worldwide presence it is today - no easy feat considering that much of radio refus......more

I loved learning all about Def Jams start and the artists who came up with them. If you even like Hip Hop a tad you should check this out. I do wish they would have spoken about the Biggie/Tupac war though. Simmons and Rubin completely earned their millions and my love for LL continues. I laughed so......more

it's funny how much of this you remember as an outsider if you're a Hip Hop fan.......more