The Island Def Jam Music Group
| The Island Def Jam Music Group | |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Universal Music Group |
| Founded | December 31, 1998 (original) 2024 (relaunch as Republic Corps) |
| Defunct | April 1, 2014 (original) |
| Status | Relaunched as Republic Corps |
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| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York City |
Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) was an American record label group formed on December 31, 1998, by Universal Music Group. Before 2014, IDJMG encompassed labels originally established under the umbrella of Island Records and Def Jam Recordings. On April 1, 2014, Universal Music Group publicly announced the dissolution of the IDJMG Group, leaving them and its affiliated subsidiaries as separate sister labels.
In 2024, Universal Music Group restructured its East Coast labels, including Def Jam Recordings, Island Records, Mercury Records, and Republic Records, under a central operational hub named Republic Corps.