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Defend Music 2016 Review
2016 has been a busy year for the Defend family. Read this wrap up to get caught up on everything that happened.
Sharon Lafaye Jones 1956-2016
We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Jones has passed away after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loved…
NxWorries album Yes Lawd! out on Stones Throw Records today
Check out the new album Yes Lawd! by NxWorries on Stones Throw Records!!! Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge bring the fire on this one.
New Action Bronson single out today produced by Knxlwledge
Watch “Durag vs. Headband” here
Desi Valentine Single “Fate Don’t Know You” hits 1MM Spotify Plays in record time
Congratulations Desi!
“No Sweat” By Desi Valentine and Nicolas Gruter in Worldwide Fitbit Spot
Check out FitBit’s “Every Beat” spot featuring “No Sweat” by Desi Valentine and Nicolas Gruter right here.
Defend Welcome’s Stones Throw Records!
We are happy to announce our new publishing partnership with Stones Throw! Formed in 1996 by Peanut Butter Wolf, the legendary Stones Throw Records has…
Desi Valentine’s “Fate Don’t Know You” featured in Suits Season Finale
Check out “Fate Don’t Know You” by our very own Desi Valentine here.
The Dap Kings hang with President Obama for South By South Lawn
We are so proud to announce that our very own Dap-Kings will be heading to the White House for SXSL
Johanna Warren New Alubm Gemini I out today
Happy release day Johanna Warren and congrats on successfully funding your new label Spirit House!
Robert Glasper! “ArtScience” out now on Blue Note Records
Happy release day Robert Glasper! “ArtScience” out now on Blue Note Records, featuring a bunch of writing and drumming from our own Mark Colenburg!
A brand new song from our own Vincent John premiering now on Billboard!
Listen to the ‘Heaven Knows’ exclusive stream on Billboard