Def Jam Recordings Inc.

A company of the Def Jam Recordings label. It was founded on January 10, 1985 by Rick Rubin and operated until September 28, 1994 when it changed it's name to "DJR Of New York City, Inc.", which coincided with the formation of its successor, Def Jam Records, Inc. "DJR Of New York City, Inc." was ultimately dissolved on September 23, 1998. Name Variations: • "Def Jam Recordings, Inc."