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1985 semi-biographical film about the founding of Def Jam Records — featuring Run-DMC, LL Cool J, the Fat Boys, and Sheila E — which was the first major hip-hop film and served as a promotional vehicle for Def Jam's early roster.
American music producer — co-founder of Def Jam Records — who has produced albums for Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Jay-Z, and Kendrick Lamar — the most commercially successful and artistically diverse record producer in history — author of The Creative Act.