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When did Def Jam Recordings's first album release?
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Def Jam Recordings's first album Survival of the Illest Vol. 1 released in 1998.
Def Jam Recordings is a record label founded by producers Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin in 1984. Their current roster includes many artists such as: Justin Bieber Kanye West 2 Chainz Big Sean Nas Some of their former artists include: Rick Ross JAY Z Rihanna Frank Ocean Kanye West
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