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Charts:April 25, 2011
Birthdays:
May 22, 1967
Dan Roberts (Crash Test Dummies) May 22, 1966 Johnny Gill May 22, 1962 Jesse Valenzuela (Gin Blossoms) May 22, 1959 Morrissey May 22, 1950 Bernie Taupin |
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Jay-Z Leaves Def Jam Records To Become Independent ArtistMay 22, 2009
US rapper Jay-Z has parted company with Def Jam record in order to become an independent artist.
The rapper signed a distribution deal with the label in 1997, before later becoming the company's chief executive. In an interview with RapRadar, Jay-Z said his time with the label had been “unique and fulfilling”. He also paid special tribute to Def Jam's Doug Reid for “allowing me to be a completely independent artist”. “Not every artist can say they own or are given the opportunity to own all of their music," Jay-Z added. During his time as Def Jam's CEO the rapper signed a host of chart stars, including Ne-Yo and Rihanna. The rapper is currently working on 'Blueprint 3' alongside fellow hip hop star Kanye West. (by Jason Gregory) See also: Jay-Z, Beyonce To Duet On Dr Dre's New Album 'Detox' (16.03.2011)
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