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

Author: Stacy Gueraseva

Narrator: Kevin R. Free

Unabridged: 10 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/27/2009


Synopsis

Def Jam is the hip-hop label that introduced mainstream America to the likes of Run DMC, LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and Slick Rick. Beginning in the NYU dorm room of co-founder Rick Rubin, this never-before-told story captures all the behind-the-scenes action, outrageous hype, and raw talent that made rap a household word.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill on January 08, 2008

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

Goodreads review by melanie on February 17, 2007

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

Goodreads review by William J. on December 23, 2011

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

Goodreads review by Shannon on August 09, 2014

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

Goodreads review by RK on November 26, 2013

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