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Def Jam at 30
The Declarations of an Independent - 1984-1985
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Introduction
Russell Simmons and Rush Productions
T. LaRock & Jazzy Jay's "It's Yours"
LL Cool J's "I Need a Beat" and "Dangerous/I Want You"
The Beastie Boys's "Rock Hard"
Jazzy Jay's "Def Jam" and Russell Rush's "Cold Chillin' in the Spot"
MCA & Burzootie's "Drum Machine"
Jimmy Spicer and "Beat the Clock"
The Hollis Crew and "It's the Beat"
Rush, Def Jam, and "Krush Groove"
Lyor Cohen
Def Jam Joins Columbia Records
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"Def Jam and Columbia Set Worldwide Agreement; Beastie Boys and L.L. Cool J First Releases"
"Def Jam and Columbia Set Worldwide Agreement; Beastie Boys and L.L. Cool J First Releases"
Description:
Press release
Publisher:
Columbia Records
Date:
October 9, 1985