Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Seeking Artists for Single Release

Def Jam Recordings is seeking artists for a single release with the label. We're always on the lookout for new talent, and if you think you have the perfect song we want to hear it. Def Jam is home to some of today's music greats and if you belong among them we want to be the first to know. Your sounds needs to be original and fresh, and as an artist you should have the full package. We are very selective and will only move forward best of the best, so please submit your strongest track(s) for consideration.

Def Jam A&R Keith R Tucker has worked on albums with Shawn Mendes, Alessia Cara, Gunplay, Elijah Blake, Timeflies, YG, Babyface, Toni Braxton, Luke James, Mariah Carey, Common, Jhené Aiko, Logic, August Alsina, India.Arie and more.

- Keith R. Tucker / Def Jam Recordings (Universal)

Def Jam Seeking Tracks for Desiigner
       
 
Def Jam Recordings is seeking tracks, beats, hooks, etc. for hit rapper and songwriter Desiigner. He's coming off of his hit Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Panda" and looking for new music. He was recently signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under Def Jam Recordings. Desiigner's musical style is influenced by Southern trap. His rapping voice has been compared to that of Future. 

Def Jam Seeking Tracks for Jhené Aiko
        
    
Def Jam Recordings is seeking tracks/songs for singer songwriter Jhené Aiko. In 2011, Aiko signed a recording contract with American record producer No I.D.'s record label Artium, distributed through Def Jam Recordings. Her vocals have been compared to the R&B singers Cassie, Brandy Norwood, Ciara and, the late Aaliyah. We're seeking songs that mix classic R&B with psychedelic and hip-hop music, "new-generation R&B" - think Frank Ocean, Miguel and Drake.

Def Jam Seeking Tracks for Pusha T
     
Def Jam is seeking tracks for Pusha T's next project. Please submit your best material that you think would fit with his style and brand. Pusha T is president of Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. 

Def Jam Seeking Tracks for Common
        
    
        
Def Jam Recordings is seeking tracks, beats, hooks, etc. for hip-hop artist (actor, producer, poet, activist etc.) Common. Common has won multiple awards for his music including Grammys, an Oscar, and more. In 2014 Common signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings and No I.D.'s Artium Records.

Def Jam Seeking Tracks Lil Durk
   
Def Jam is seeking beats and hooks for rapper Lil Durk's next project. Please submit your best material that you think would fit with his style and brand. Lil Durk is signed to Def Jam and French Montana's Coke Boys imprint. 

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Def Jam Seeking Tracks for rapper Fabolous
                           
           
  
  
   
Def Jam is seeking tracks and tracks with hooks for rapper Fabolous. Please submit your best material that you think would fit with his style and brand. 

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