Definitive Jux

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Definitive Jux

Founded 1999
Founder Jaime Meline
Amaechi Uzoigwe
Distributing label Independent
Genre Hip hop
Country of origin United States
Location New York City, United States
Official website www.definitivejux.net

Definitive Jux is an independent record label based in New York City, United States. It was co-founded in 1999 by Jaime Meline and Amaechi Uzoigwe.[1] The label focuses on hip hop music that's often perceived as more artistic than the hip hop music released on major labels. The label was initially known simply as Def Jux, but in 2001 popular hip hop label Def Jam sued Def Jux over the name similarity. This lawsuit was settled out of court[1] and the name was officially changed to Definitive Jux. The label is still commonly referred to as Def Jux by fans.

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Members of the Definitive Jux roster are affectionately known as Def Jukies or Jukies.

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  1. ^ a b Braunshhweiger, Amy (2004-09-10). Recording Lyrics to Change the World. The New York Sun. Retrieved on 2007-10-02.
  2. ^ Pitchfork: Mike Ladd Sends Nostalgialator Stateside via Def Jux
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