The End of an Era

Distressing news recently came from the world of underground rap and hip-hop.  El-P announced via the Def Jux Web site that he was effectively shutting down the label.  Many of the emcees who made their home with Def Jux during its 10-year run will likely end up with great deals elsewhere, but to see such an immense group of talent get broken up is still upsetting.

Artists like The Perceptionists, Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, Cage, Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Cool Calm Pete, Camu Tao, and Cannibal Ox all helped the label redefine what hip-hop was, as well as who could participate in making it.  On a personal level, the label helped me get into rap and hip-hop; I hope everyone at Def Jux lands okay.

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