DJ Khaled has joined Def Jam Recordings and stated that he’s seeking to take his profession to the “subsequent stage”.
Khaled might be bringing his We The Finest imprint to the file label, following his eight-year stint at Epic Information.
In a press release, he stated: “This new chapter marks a particular time for me. The vitality at this level in my profession is at an all-time excessive and I’m grateful to Sir Lucian Grainge for permitting me to affix his empire at this stage in my journey.
“Collectively, we’ll obtain even larger heights and take it to the following stage. I really feel blessed and so impressed with renewed vitality.”
In 2009, Khaled was named the president of Def Jam South, a music division of Def Jam, however he left the submit in 2011. Below the brand new partnership, he has additionally been named World Inventive Advisor for UMG.
He added: “I’m excited to not solely accomplice, however to come back again house to Def Jam. Tunji Balogun is just not solely a unprecedented A and R, however a real music-man and visionary who repeatedly is answerable for introducing the world to a few of its subsequent best superstars.
“I’m excited to affix my sister and visionary govt LaTrice Burnette as soon as once more, as we’ve had super success on each single undertaking we’ve collaborated on previously. Def Jam is the tradition and collectively we’ll make historical past but as soon as once more.”
In different information, Khaled joined Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and extra to shut out the 2023 Grammys on February 6 with a shocking efficiency of ‘God Did’.
After an evening of prime performances and history-making wins, the star-studded group – which additionally included Rick Ross, John Legend and Fridayy – took to a makeshift stage on the street exterior to wrap issues up in type. Acting from a protracted eating desk coated in meals and candles, the set appeared to take inspiration from The Final Supper.
“We did an eight-minute track on the Grammys,” Khaled advised the cameras because the prolonged track got here to a detailed.