Andrew Winistorfer

Jun 17, 2024 | vinylmeplease.com | Andrew Winistorfer

A story told through five albums, featuring rappers who contributed to the Def Jam Recordings story in ways small and big. The goal with this box was not to try to capture the full scope of Def Jam Recordings 40 years; hip-hop has evolved something like ten times during the label’s lifetime. Instead, we wanted to focus on albums that captured snapshots of the label through its upheavals, high points, and transitions.