Jennifer Lopez Signs With Def Jam

Is Def Jam not aware of JLo’s recent career woes? I mean, don’t get me wrong. I lubs me some Lola, but that Louboutins song was not the hotness. Anyhow, L.A. Reid has signed her to Def Jam. Maybe he likes a challenge.  Apparently, Reid will also produce JLo’s new album too! You’ll recall that Lopez was dropped from her old label, Sony, in February. Wonder what will become of that unreleased album, “Love.” Stay tuned…

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Brew Music to Cop, Not Steal: Def Jam Tribute

Add this to your cop, don't steal illegally download collection!

In honor of the 25th anniversary of Def Jam, the label is releasing a 5-CD set called Def Jam 25 Anniversary Collection. The set drops this Tuesday, October 6th. (Pre-order at Amazon for $54)

The set includes a range of 60 hit tracks, including the label's first record, LL Cool J's “I Need a Beat” to it's last number one song of 2008, Young Jeezy's “Put On.”

You'll find everything from Slick Rick to Kanye West to Public Enemy, Jay-z and the Roots.

The set also comes with a book and song-by-song notes from a former Def Jam exec. Wonder if KRS-One will be buying this...ya know, since Def Jam ruined hip hop (listen to the audio for his thought-provoking take on the state of hip hop).

Anyway...don't forget, VH1's Hip Hop Honors will also tribute Def Jam on Tuesday, October 13th at 9 pm (ET).

Taste The Brew for the full track list!

DEF JAM 25 ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

CD One, 1984-1989

1. “I Need a Beat” – LL Cool J (1984)

2. “It's the Beat” – The Hollis Crew (1985)

3. “Paul Revere” – Beastie Boys (1986)

4. “The Rain” – Oran “Juice” Jones (1986)

5. “Sardines” – The Junkyard Band (1986)

6. “Brass Monkey” – Beastie Boys (1987)

7. “It's Yours” – T. LaRock and Jazzy Jay (1984)

8. “I Need Love” – LL Cool J (1987)

9. “Children's Story” – Slick Rick (1989)

10. “The Gas Face” – 3rd Bass (1989)

11. “Fight the Power” – Public Enemy (1989)

CD Two, 1990-1994

1. “Mama Said Knock You Out” – LL Cool J (1991)

2. “Golddigger” – EPMD (1990)

3. “Pop Goes the Weasel”- 3rd Bass (1991)

4. “Daddy's Little Girl” – Nikki D (1991)

5. “Room to Breathe” – Downtown Science (1991)

6. “Time 4 Sum Aksion” – Redman (1992)

7. “Slam” – Onyx (1993)

8. “Deeper” – Boss (1993)

9. “Getto Jam” – Domino (1993)

10. “Bring the Pain” – Method Man (1994)

11. “Hip Hop Junkies” – Nice & Smooth (1991)

12. “Regulate” – Warren G (1994)

CD Three, 1995-2000

1. “This is How We Do It” – Montell Jordan (1995) *I personally sing this in the shower every Friday morning (TMI?)

2. “Stand Up” – Ludacris (1999)

3. “Holla Holla” – Ja Rule (1999)

4. “Touch Me, Tease Me” – Case (1996)

5. “I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By (Puff Daddy Mixx)” – Method Man featuring Mary J. Blige (1995)

6. “Get Me Home” – Foxy (1997)

7. “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” – Jay-Z (1998)

8. “Get At Me Dog” – DMX featuring Sheek Louch (1998)

9. “Doin' It” – LL Cool J (1996)

10. “Da Rockwilder” – Method Man & Redman (2000)

11. “Party Up (Up In Here)” – DMX (1999)

12. “Tell ‘em” – Erick Sermon featuring Keith Murray and Rosalyn (1995)

CD Four, 2000-2004

1. “99 Problems” – Jay-Z (2004)

2. “Thong Song” – Sisqo (2000)

3. “Just Friends (Sunny)” – Musiq Soulchild (2000)

4. “Put It On Me” – Ja Rule featuring Vita (2001)

5. “Is That Your Chick (The Lost Verses)” – Memphis Bleek (2000)

6. “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” – Jay-Z (2001)

7. “The Truth” – Beanie Sigel (2000)

8. “Oh Boy” – Cam'ron featuring Juelz Santana (2002)

9. “Guess Who's Back” – Scarface featuring Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel (2002)

10. “What We Do” – Freeway featuring Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel (2003)

11. “Southern Hospitality” – Ludacris featuring Pharrell Williams (2000)

12. “Jesus Walks” – Kanye West (2004)

CD Five, 2005-2008

1. “Gold Digger” – Kanye West (2005)

2. “And Then What” – Young Jeezy featuring Mannie Fresh (2005)

3. “There It Go (Whistle Song)” – Juelz Santana (2005)

4. “Hustlin'” – Rick Ross (2006)

5. “Back Like That” – Ghostface featuring Ne-Yo (2006)

6. “So Sick” – Ne-Yo (2006)

7. “Hip-Hop is Dead” – Nas (2006)

8. “Don't Feel Right” – The Roots (2006)

9. “Umbrella” – Rihanna featuring Jay-Z (2007)

10. “Make Me Better” – Fabolous featuring Ne-Yo (2007)

11. “Shawty Is A Ten” – The- Dream featuring Fabolous (2007)

12. “Put On” – Young Jeezy (2008)