Def Jam 10th Year Anniversary The Boxset 1985-1995 is a must-have for any true hip-hop fan. This compilation album features a diverse range of artists who were signed to the legendary Def Jam Recordings during its first decade of existence. From the early days of LL Cool J and Run-DMC to the emergence of Public Enemy and EPMD, this album showcases the evolution of the label and the genre as a whole.
The boxset includes five discs, each highlighting a different era of Def Jam's history. The first disc focuses on the label's early years and features classic tracks like LL Cool J's "I Can't Live Without My Radio" and Beastie Boys' "Fight For Your Right". The second disc covers the mid-80s to early 90s and includes iconic songs like Public Enemy's "Fight The Power" and EPMD's "You Gots To Chill".
The third and fourth discs highlight the label's expansion into new sounds and styles, with artists like Warren G and Method Man & Redman. The final disc features Def Jam's biggest hits of the 90s, including DMX's "Ruff Ryders Anthem" and Jay-Z's "Can't Knock The Hustle".