Def Jam is celebrating Black Music Month and Juneteenth with the premiere of a new three-episode docu-series, Through The Lens, and a special DJ set from Clark Kent.
Produced by Def Jam and UMe, Through The Lens chronicles the impact of photography that became synonymous with Def Jam by following three photographers: Janette Beckman, Ricky Powell, and Jonathan Mannion.
Episode one focuses on Beckman, one of the first to shoot LL Cool J and Slick Rick. The Powell episode premieres 6/26; he show on Mannion, who has shot more than 300 album covers, debuts 7/10.
Kent, known for discovering Jay-Z and producing the likes of Mariah Carey and 50 Cent, will start spinning today at 4pm PT/7pm ET.
DODGING BULLETS AND DIVINE PURPOSE
Kamasi Washington answers our questions. (2/26a)
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
A jazz chronicle of fighting the power.
GRAMMYS: WHERE TO FROM HERE?
After the snubs, the show.
ACQUITTED
In a phenomenal display of cowardice.
MOVING THE NEEDLE
When vaccination schedules and touring schedules meet.
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