Def Jam Recordings

...often elusive feat of a cohesive, articulate and entertaining experience from first note to last. ARTIST: RIHANNA ALBUM: RATED R (Def Jam) Rihanna may have been a good girl gone bad on her 2007 album, but on her new one, she's a good...

In this article: Norah Jones, Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, Max Bemis, Chris Carrabba, Say Anything, Nirvana, Bleach, Kurt Cobain, and Dashboard Confessional

...ridiculous, the introduction to a low-rent slasher movie. But the trauma Rihanna addresses on her fourth studio album, "Rated R" (Def Jam), is a good deal more jarring than that cheesy prelude. The Barbados native, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty...

In this article: Rihanna, Umbrella, Chris Brown, Russian roulette, New Wave, R&B, Orchestration, SOS, Young Jeezy, and Tricky Stewart

...the Stars' finalists revealed (11/17/2009 8:57:37 PM) Jim DeRogatis The Pixies at the Aragon (11/19/2009 10:28:57 PM) Rihanna, "Rated R" (Def Jam) [3 STARS out of 4] (11/18/2009 5:00:33 PM) The Jesus Lizard, back where it belongs...

In this article: Chicago, Aragon, Dancing with the Stars, Def Jam, and Rihanna

...Monster Ball, which continues through late January. Multi-platinum artist Rihanna is due to release her third album, Rated R, on Def Jam Recordings. The album includes the single "Russian Roulette," which launched worldwide in October.

In this article: Grammy Award, Lady Gaga, The Fame, Rihanna, Green Day, Avatar, Russian roulette, Platinum, DVD, and Avatar

...11/18/09 (11/18/2009 4:02:05 AM) 'Dancing with the Stars' finalists revealed (11/17/2009 8:57:37 PM) Jim DeRogatis Rihanna, "Rated R" (Def Jam) [3 STARS out of 4] (11/18/2009 5:00:33 PM) The Jesus Lizard, back where it belongs (11/18/2009...

In this article: Oprah Winfrey, Chicago, Def Jam, International Olympic Committee, Dancing with the Stars, and Barack Obama

...and choose from a selection of limited edition aerie undies. Adrienne, 26, is still working hard on her debut solo album from Def Jam Records, due out in stores next year. You have of 5,000 characters left. Note: You must have a...

In this article: Adrienne Bailon, New Moon, American Eagle Outfitters, New York City, The Twilight Saga, Hurley, Ashley Greene, Eclipse, Kellan Lutz, and Nikki Reed

...charms of "Umbrella," it's worth noting that Jay-Z literally (and perhaps figuratively) begins the track. He was boss at Def Jam Records when a 16-year-old Rihanna first came into his field of view; still at the helm some years later,...

In this article: Rihanna, Umbrella, R&B, Identity crisis, Zeitgeist, Trademark, and Bed

Jay-Z is currently in the UK to support Beyonce while she is on tour. The rapper took to the stage with Rihanna, who is signed to his Def Jam label, on Monday night in Brixton, while Beyonce was performing at the O2 Arena. Cheryl's single...

In this article: Jay-Z, Cheryl Cole, Beyonce, UK, Hip hop, Alexandra Burke, Daily Mirror, Will.i.am, Def Jam, and Rihanna

...the best of the golden age. By: David Wall Rice | Posted: November 17, 2009 at 6:37 AM Rapper Rakim Releases "The Seventh Seal" Def Jam is 25. "Rapper's Delight" is 30. And Rakim is 41. But with his latest album, "The Seventh Seal,"...

In this article: Rakim, The Seventh Seal, Lil Wayne, Def Jam, Eric B., Paid in Full, Hip Hop, Itunes, and Silver

...by rapper Young Jeezy for Hard, a track which is set to be the second single from her new album. Jay-Z, who signed the singer to Def Jam records, had previously appeared at his wife Beyonce's concert at the O2 on Sunday night, alongside...

In this article: Rihanna, Jay-Z, London, Umbrella, Russian roulette, Run This Town, Tinchy Stryder, Don't Stop the Music, Disturbia, and Take a Bow