Rappers Dino James and Fotty Seven singles to be released by Universal Music Group’s new label Def Jam India | Hindi Movie News

On Wednesday, Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the launch of Def Jam India, a new label division within India and South Asia dedicated to representing the best hip-hop and rap talent from the region. Def Jam India is touted to follow the blueprint of the iconic Def Jam Recordings label, and amplify hip-hop and culture globally with rapper Dino James and Fotty Seven on board as first flagship artists.

The first releases on the label will be new singles from Dino James’ – ‘Lost’ and Fotty Seven – ‘Banjo’ releasing this month.

Speaking on the launch, Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director and CEO, Universal Music India and South Asia said, “The launch of Def Jam India could not come at a better time for music in India. Our domestic hip-hop and rap artists are rapidly growing into some of the most exciting talents in the region, taking their rightful space alongside mainstream national & regional pop, and what better home for those artists than Def Jam, the pioneering global home of hip-hop. Def Jam India, will be infused and inspired by local street and rap culture, Indian sounds and unique multi-lingual flows, which will enable us to introduce new artists across the country and region, and beyond.”

“We’re excited to welcome Def Jam India to the worldwide Def Jam family, following our recent launches in the U.K., Europe, Africa and Asia. Hip-hop reflects the pulse of global youth culture and chronicles new stories and voices in real time. Def Jam India will provide audiences worldwide the opportunity to discover and experience Indian hip-hop culture at its finest and introduce the next generation of cutting-edge artists emerging from the region,” added, the Chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, Tunji Balogun.