Def Jam Recordings [label questions]

How do I advertise on this site?

To advertise on this site, please contact our ad sales representative, Gorilla Nation Media

I can't find any information on the artist I am looking for. Why not?

This site carries information about artists currently signed to Def Jam Records, Rocafella records, The Inc Records, and Def Jam South, and their affiliated labels. We do our best to make the information we present as current and complete as possible. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to obtain current information on artists who may have recorded for Def Jam Records, Rocafella records, The Inc Records, and Def Jam South, and their affiliated labels in the past, and who are no longer with the label. An artist can end up recording for multiple labels during the span of their career which makes it even more difficult. You may try contacting your favorite local music retailer.

Is the record I'm looking for in print?

Any store that sells CDs should be capable of ordering any record in print from our distributor. Most major chain stores have a catalog of records in print listed by artist. That is a good place to start. If you don't have access to a store you can try http://www.amazon.com/, which carries all releases from the Universal Music Group.

Any hints on finding out of print or hard to find CDs?

You can search this link on google! for http://www.google.com/, or try other finders such as http://www.gemm.com/.

I'd like to contact one of your artists directly --- can you give me their contact information?

Sorry, we're not able to release personal information regarding our artists beyond what you find on this site.

Can I license or use Def Jam Records, Rocafella records, The Inc Records, and Def Jam South, and their affiliated labels music?

If you are interested in licensing or using our music for any purpose, please call the publisher for the artist your are interested in licensing.

How can I get my band signed?

Send your demo to 825 eight ave 28th floor new york, ny 10019.

TROUBLESHOOTING THIS SITE [technical questions]

How can I add mailing lists to my current set?

Go to http://www.defjam.com/ enter your registration login name and password. Submit your login information and you will be able to then make changes to your profile.

How can I unsubscribe from any mailing lists?

Go to http://www.defjam.com/ enter your registration login name and password. Submit your login information and you will be able to then make changes to your profile.

What do you do with my registration information that you collect?

Any personal information you provide will be only used within the Universal Music Group and will not be passed on to any third parties except where we have the person's express consent or where we are under a legal obligation to do so. We may pass on general but non-identifying statistical information for marketing uses. We may use your email address to notify you about a particular artist, release information, etc., but you will always have the option to notify us to ask to be removed from our emailing list (see above). If you are under 18 years of age, you should obtain your parent or legal guardian's consent prior to providing any information to the site.

Can I put a link on my site to Defjam.com?

Sure! It's best if you link directly to our homepage at http://www.defjam.com/ as internal pages are sometimes revised and their URLs can change.

I encountered a server error or an error with a page, image, media file, etc. What should I do?

Please contact us via the CONTACT page --- thanks!

I want to give technical feedback on this site?

Contact the Island Def Jam New Media Department via the CONTACT page --- thanks!

What MP3 files are available on this site?

How do I handle MP3 files?

Clicking an MP3 link on this site should just throw up a prompt to save the .mp3 file where you wish. If you have installed Windows Media player it may try to play the file directly rather than allowing you to save it. You should go into your browser options and change this. In Netscape go Edit: Preferences: Navigator: Applications - scroll until you find "MPEG Audio" - highlight this and click "Edit." In the "Handled by" section of the window you can select "Save it to disk" or designate the application of your choice to open the file. In Explorer, go Tools: Internet Options: Advanced: Multimedia, and uncheck the "Play Sounds" box.

When QuickTime wants to play your MP3s and you don't want it to (on a Mac)

Read the above paragraph and do the same thing on the Mac. Most likely QuickTime (when you installed) took over all media types. Find "MPEG Audio" and edit the settings to remove QuickTime as its default handler.

TOOLS [what you need to get the most out of this website]

Which version of Netscape is optimal to view this site?

This site is optimized for the latest versions of web browsers, and ideally should be viewed with Netscape 7.X or higher. You can download this free web browser from www.netscape.com.

Which version of Internet Explorer is optimal to view this site?

This site is optimized for the latest versions of web browsers, and ideally should be viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.X or higher. You can download this free web browser from www.microsoft.com/ie.

Which plug-ins do you recommend to view this site?

This site is a rich multimedia site and requires certain multimedia helper applications or 'plug-ins' to access all audio, video, and animated materials. Installing a plug-in requires a download to your computer and configuring the plug-in in your web browser. Def Jam sites make extensive use of media files that require plug-ins including: the Real Player from Real Networks, the Windows Media Player from Microsoft, Shockwave and Shockwave Flash from Macromedia, and QuickTime from Apple Computer. These plug-ins are all downloadable from the links in this paragraph or the graphic icons in the upper left of this page.

Are there certain settings in my browser I need to confirm (or adjust) to optimally view this site?

Your browser should have Javascript and cookies enabled, and your monitor resolution settings should be 800x600 and thousands of colors (at least).

How can I upgrade my browser if I am using AOL?

AOL 4.0 incorporates a full version of Microsoft's 4.0 Internet Explorer. If you are using a version of AOL earlier than 4.0, you can upgrade your AOL software for free at keyword: upgrade.

Where can I get Netscape?

You can download the latest version of Netscape's Navigator browser or Netscape's Communicator package at www.netscape.com.

Where can I get Internet Explorer?

You can download the latest version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser at www.microsoft.com/ie.

What does RealPlayer do for me (and where can I get RealPlayer)?

The RealPlayer "streams" or plays almost instantly multimedia files such as audio or video over your internet connection. In order to view files in the RealAudio or RealVideo format you must have the RealPlayer installed on your computer. The RealPlayer compresses media files for faster transmission and the quality of the audio you hear or the video you see is related to the speed of your internet connection. Streaming enables even 28.8 connections to experience high quality multimedia via the net. To download the RealPlayer click here.

What does Windows Media Player do for me (and where can I get Windows Media Player)?

The Windows Media Player also "streams" or plays almost instantly multimedia files such as audio or video over your internet connection. In order to view files in the WMA or ASF format you must have the Windows Media Player installed on your computer. The Windows Media Player compresses media files for faster transmission and the quality of the audio you hear or the video you see is related to the speed of your internet connection. Streaming enables even 28.8 connections to experience high quality multimedia via the net. To download the Windows Media Player click here.

What does Shockwave do for me (and where can I get Shockwave)?

Shockwave and Flash are helper applications that allow web pages to include extremely rich interactive animations and audio content. Shockwave and Flash are the engines behind most of the games and complex web interactivity, and many sites make great use of the possibilities enabled by these plug-ins. To download Shockwave and Shockwave Flash click here.

What does QuickTime do for me (and where can I get QuickTime)?

QuickTime is Apple Computer's standard for digital audio, video and animation and is fully supported on both Mac and PC platforms. To download QuickTime click here.