Franklin previously contributed to campaigns for Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar
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Category archives: Def Jam
Tunji Balogun named Def Jam Recordings Chairman and CEO
Balogun has worked with artists including Bryson Tiller, Childish Gambino, Goldlink, Khalid and Wizkid
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Chelsea Blythe appointed Senior Vice President, A&R at Def Jam Recordings
Blythe will oversee current and new artist projects, while discovering and signing new talent to Def Jam
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Nicki Farag promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager of Def Jam Recordings
Farag will report to Def Jam interim Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Harleston
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Def Jam to launch Hillman Grad Records joint venture with Emmy-winning actor Lena Waithe
Joining the label to sign and develop talent are music executives Tebs Maqubela and Albert Cooke
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Heidi Jacob appointed Promotions Director at Universal’s 0207 Def Jam
Jacob most recently spent four years at Island Records
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Natina Nimene promoted to Senior Vice President of Urban Promotion & Artist Relations at Def Jam Recordings
Exec will act as a liaison for core Def Jam artists like Teyana Taylor, YG, Big Sean, Jeezy, 2 Chainz, and more
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Universal Music launches Def Jam Vietnam
Label launches with the signing of Obito, SeaChains and Right
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Def Jam Recordings bolsters publicity team with new hires and promotions
Lauren Ceradini named Senior Vice President, Media and Artist Relations
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Def Jam Africa expands into Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Cameroon
First new signings include Tenor (Cameroon), Suspect 95 (Côte d’Ivoire), & Omzo Dollar (Senegal)
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