Research: Institutions

The research that is being presented here, is vital in promoting our music video. We develop Def Jam records, what they do as an institution and we also name well known artists in which have been signed by this institution.  This information is important to us as it will develop our coursework massively, and will also promote our media product. Conventionally the institution we have researched, fits perfectly to the genre of R&B as it commonly promotes these types of media products.

Artists within Def Jams records
There are a number of artists that are signed to def jam records, some of which we have researched previously.

Big Sean

Sean Michael Anderson, better known by his stage name Big Sean, is an American rapper. Big Sean signed with Kanye West's GOOD Music in 2007, and then in 2008 signed with Def Jam Recordings.

Neyo :  Shaffer Chimere Smith, better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American R&B recording artist, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. 

Kayne West: Kanye Omari West is an American musician, film director and fashion designer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records.

Jay Z: Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America.