Magnum Opus: LL Cool J – Rock The Bells [Video]
Complex talked to LL, Rick Rubin, Russell Simmons and everyone involved in making this historic rap record.
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Russell Simmons & Rick Rubin On Slick Rick [Video]
In the final segment, Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin riff on the birth of Slick Rick and what he meant to Def Jam, reflecting on the early days. They explain his indefinable charisma and how they knew immediately they needed to work with him.
Read moreRussell Simmons & Rick Rubin On Public Enemy [Video]
The early days of Public Enemy are examined by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin in the new video clip, the third in a series examining the early days of Def Jam. With the aid of Elliott Wilson, the pair talk about Chuck D’s time with Spectrum City, the formation of the concept of Public Enemy, and the incendiary nature of their thought-provoking lyrics.
Read moreRussell Simmons & Rick Rubin On The Beastie Boys [Video]
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin discuss the origins of the Beastie Boys, from their humble beginning as a punk band with a hip-hop inflected single to their success with the misunderstood ‘Licensed to Ill’. R.I.P. Adam Yauch 1964 – 2012
Read moreRussell Simmons & Rick Rubin On The Birth Of Def Jam Recordings [Video]
Two music pioneers square off in this special edition of Noisey’s Back & Forth series focused on the 30th Anniversary of the legendary Def Jam Recordings. Def Jam founders Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin talk about the early days of the label, their first twelve-inch release, LL Cool J’s hit “Radio,” and LL Cool J’s involvement with Run-D.M.C. in this clip, available via Noisey for the first time.
Read moreRussell Simmons On Juan Epstein [Video]
Russell Simmons talks to Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg about his start in Hip Hop.
Read moreRussell Simmons Vs. DJ Whoo Kid [Video]
Russell illuminates Whoo Kid’s mind with his new book SUCCESS through STILLNESS. He also kicks it about this infatuation for Miley Cyrus, Jay Z in the studio, Phat Farm , Drugs in the 80’s, being a Vegan, loves YG “My Nigga” record, being an Uncle, Gay’s in the NBA and World War 3 with Russia. Crazy interview!
Read moreArsenio Opens Up About The Importance Of Def Jam [Video]
Before the show, Arsenio told his audience how Def Jam and Russell Simmons had a profound influence on his original show and why he’s dedicating an episode to honor it’s 30th anniversary. After the jump, Russell Simmons responds to Kid Cudi’s comments on Hip-Hop.
Read moreRussell Simmons, Pete Rock & Salaam Remi Reflect And Drop Jewels For All To Hear [Video]
With so much new talent at SXSW, Sway has gotten the chance to sit down with some of the pioneers of the game. Russell Simmons, Pete Rock and Salaam Remi all gather and update citizens of Sway in the Morning on what they’ve been up to. Russell Simmons shares some of his secrets of his success with Sway and Heather B., and encourages meditating and having a silent time especially within our youth. Russell also shares some details about his new book, Success Through Stillness which contains his lessons and his advice. Pete Rock reminisces on working with Run DMC and seeing Jam Master Jay on his doorstep. Salaam Remi gets into the growth of hip-hop and brining original styles of music into new music and how everything is recycled and reused in this culture.
Read moreRussell Simmons On The Hot 97 Morning Show [Video]
Russell Simmons stops by the morning show and talks about past relationships, Def Jam, and his new Book.
Read moreRussell Simmons On GGN [Video]
Uncle Snoop and Uncle Rush talk about the early days of this hip hop culture and Snoop tries a vegan sandwich on this week’s GGN.
Read moreRussell Simmons Weighs In On Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean And Controversy In Hip Hop [Video]
Arsenio won’t let Russell Simmons leave until he gets his opinion on Kendrick’s controversial verse. After the jump, Russell speaks on Harriet Tubman Sex Tape, “They Tried to Turn Me Into Paula Deen” and more.
Read moreRussell Simmons Say George Zimmerman’s Verdict “Serves Another Purpose” [Video]
GlobalGrind’s Makho Ndlovu was the red carpet correspondent for the night, and she spoke with Russell as well as Anthony Anderson about the verdict and where the fight for justice should go from here. Check out what Russell had to say in the video above.
Read moreAngela Simmons: “I’m Flattered Jay-Z Would Mention Me” [Video]
We caught up with Angela Simmons before her 25th birthday celebration in New York, where she talked about her clothing line, what it means to be a Simmons and if she would ever foray into music. Angela also talks about Jay-Z mention her and her sister Vanessa in “Empire State of Mind.”
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