Definitive Jux was a record label based in New York City. It was co-founded in 1999 by
El-P and Amaechi Uzoigwe.
History
Definitive Jux was initially known 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
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.
Roster
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Aesop Rock
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Cage
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Camu Tao (deceased)
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Cannibal Ox
Cannibal Ox is an American hip hop duo from Harlem, New York, United States. It consists of Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, often accompanied by DJ Cip-One.
History
In 2001, Cannibal Ox released their first album ''The Cold Vein'' on Definitive Jux, ...
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Company Flow
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Cool Calm Pete
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C-Rayz Walz
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Danny!
Daniel Keith Swain (born August 18, 1983), known mononymously as Danny!, is an American rapper, record producer, singer, and composer.
Swain rose to prominence after his debut performance on ''Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'', where he premiered h ...
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Del the Funky Homosapien
Teren Delvon Jones (born August 12, 1972), better known by his stage name Del the Funky Homosapien (sometimes stylized as Del tha Funkee Homosapien) or Sir DZL, is an American rapper.
Music career 1988–1997: Early life and beginnings
Born in O ...
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Despot
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El-P
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Hangar 18
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Mike Ladd
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Mr. Lif
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Murs
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Party Fun Action Committee
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RJD2
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Rob Sonic
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S.A. Smash
S.A. Smash was an American hip hop duo from Columbus, Ohio. It consisted of the late Camu Tao and Metro. The duo released the album, '' Smashy Trashy'', on Definitive Jux in 2003.
Discography Studio albums
* '' Smashy Trashy'' (2003)
Singles
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Sonic Sum
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The Mighty Underdogs
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The Perceptionists
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The Weathermen
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Yak Ballz
Discography
See also
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List of record labels
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Underground hip hop
References
External links
{{Authority control
American independent record labels
American hip hop record labels
Record labels established in 1999
1999 establishments in New York City