Def American

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Def American was a record label founded by producer Rick Rubin, known for its influential releases across rock, hip-hop, and alternative music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf American record label
record label
activePeriod early 1990s
late 1980s
activePeriodStart late 1980s
alsoKnownAs Def American Recordings NERFINISHED
associatedWith American Recordings NERFINISHED
Rick Rubin NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
founder Rick Rubin NERFINISHED
genre alternative rock
hard rock
heavy metal
hip hop music
rap rock
rock music
hasReputationFor genre-crossing catalog
industry music industry
keyPerson Rick Rubin NERFINISHED
locationCountry United States of America
surface form: United States
notableFor influential releases in alternative music
influential releases in hip hop
influential releases in rock
product albums
recorded music
singles
specializedIn artist-driven hip hop releases
artist-driven rock releases
successor American Recordings NERFINISHED
timeframe late 1980s and early 1990s

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The Black Crowes label Def American