Jay-Z Parts Ways With Def Jam

After more than a decade of providing a consistent string of hit albums and songs, Jay-Z is leaving Def Jam Records.

The rap mogul confirmed the amicable split Thursday (May 21). Jay-Z’s departure from Def Jam puts an end to rumors regarding the buy out of his contract with the iconic label, for a reported $5 million dollars.

During his stint at the Def Jam, Jay-Z transitioned from top-selling artist to music executive.

Jay-Z albums released under the Def Jam umbrella included In My Lifetime Vol. 1, Vol. 2.., Hard Knock Life and Vol. 3...Life and Times of S. Carter as well as The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, The Blueprint, The Blueprint: The Gift and the Curse and The Black Album.

After retiring from music in 2003, Jay-Z was appointed president and co-CEO of Def Jam by Reid. The rapper’s time as president resulted in the acquisition of R&B/pop hit makers Rihanna and Ne-Yo.
In 2007, Jay-Z announced his resignation from his post as president of Def Jam when his contract was not renewed.

The rapper continued his relationship with the label as he remained on the Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam roster as a recording artist.

Prior to officially stepping down, Jay-Z released his 2006 comeback opus, Kingdom Come.

A year later, the rapper’s concept album, American Gangster, followed.

In 2008, Jay-Z aligned with Live Nation via a wide-ranging deal, record label that included the creation of the Roc Nation record label as well as albums, touring and publishing.

Source : allhiphop.com

Daisy Lowe High Landing After New MTV Series

Daisy Lowe is moving up in the world after landing her own series on MTV. The model will film herself among the G20 protests this week and will be giving her views on how we can save the planet in the new fly-on-the-wall documentary.

The Agent Provocateur pin-up, 20, said: ‘A lot of people don’t understand who I am just looking at photos of me, but they’ll get a better idea of what I’m about with this show.’ Talking at a party in Camden last night, she added: ‘I’m spiritual and up for saving the world.’ A source added: ‘Daisy’s the perfect choice for a new observational documentary as she’s young and good looking and leads a really interesting life, so it’s bound to be great viewing.’ As well as being an up-and coming model, Daisy has a wealth of famous family and friends that the show’s producer’s will no doubt be hoping to include. Daisy’s mother is fashion designer Pearl Lowe, who is a friend of Kate Moss, and her father is Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale.

Gavin is now married to Gwen Stefani and Pearl is married to Supergrass drummer Dan Goffey. That’s a few star guests covered. The source continued: ‘They will be filming all over the world, but it’s going to be an observational documentary, rather than reality TV.’ Last night - at the Kickers Random Bandit party in Camden’s Lock Tavern - Daisy distanced herself from other MTV series,

such as those by the Osbournes, Katie Price and Kerry Katona. Daisy said:’MTV are now doing some credible TV shows. I’m working on this with an old friend of mine who I trust and admire.’ An MTV spokesperson confirmed: ‘We’re very excited that Daisy has given MTV access to film her. It’s early stages, but we’re looking forward to working closely with her on this new project.’ MTV will continue filming tonight at Bolongaro Trevor in the West End, where Daisy will be DJing and mother Pearl will unveil her new clothing line.

source: dailymail.co.uk