The Men Behind "Def Jam": The Radical Rise of Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin

by Alex Ogg

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Def Jam was one of the most prolific record labels of the 80s, whose artists included the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, LL Cool J and Run DMC. This is Def Jam's story, but it's also the story of creator Russell Simmons, who was responsible for turning a ghetto craze into a worldwide phenomenon. This book documents some of the finest music recorded in the 80s and 90s.
  • ISBN10 0711988730
  • ISBN13 9780711988736
  • Publish Date 15 April 2002
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 28 February 2008
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Omnibus Press
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 272
  • Language English