Legendary Publicist Bill Adler Talks Def Jam’s Golden Age


 
Legendary publicist Bill Adler sat down with Elite Daily to discuss his experience as Director of Publicity at Def Jam Recordings from 1984 to 1990. Adler spoke on working with LL Cool J, Slick Rick, the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, EPMD and Run DMC during the label’s golden age. He also discussed the current state of hip-hop and offers advice to new artists.
 
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