25 years of Def Jam: how the sound of New York's streets rose up

From humble beginnings in student digs , the record label Def Jam is credited with bringing New York's street culture and music to the masses. Gareth Grundy examines its legacy

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25 years of Def Jam: how the sound of New York's streets rose up to rule the world, Hip-hop

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25 years of Def Jam: how the sound of New York's streets rose up to rule the world, Hip-hop

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25 years of Def Jam: how the sound of New York's streets rose up to rule the world, Hip-hop

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