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Definitive Jux
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded1999 (1999)
FounderJaime Meline (El-P)
Amaechi Uzoigwe
StatusHiatus
Distributor(s)Capitol Music Group
GenreAlternative hip hop
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York City, United States
Official websitewww.definitivejux.net

Definitive Jux is an independent record label based in New York City, United States. It was co-founded in 1999 by Jaime Meline (El-P) and Amaechi Uzoigwe.[1]

History

Definitive Jux was initially known simply as Def Jux. However, popular hip hop label Def Jam Recordings sued Def Jux over the name similarity in 2001. This lawsuit was settled out of court[1] and the name was officially changed to Definitive Jux.

In February 2010, El-P announced that the label, although it will carry on selling its catalog and merchandise, would be put "on hiatus" as a traditional record label, and that it would be going through some changes in order to keep up with the evolution of the music industry. He also announced that he was stepping down as artistic director of Definitive Jux to focus on producing and being a full-time artist.[2]

Members of the Definitive Jux roster are affectionately known as Def Jukies.

Artists

Discography

References

  1. ^ a b Braunshhweiger, Amy (2004-09-10). "Recording Lyrics to Change the World". The New York Sun. Retrieved 2007-10-02. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ EL-P (February 2, 2010). "Of Hoopty's and Hovercrafts". Definitive Jux Recordings. Retrieved February 3, 2010.