{"product_id":"def-jam-def-soul-2002-radio-sampler-22-track-2-disc-set-promo-w-back-artwork","title":"Def Jam \/ Def Soul: 2002 Radio Sampler 22-Track 2-Disc Set Promo w\/ Back Artwork","description":" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Island Def Jam Music Group (Def Jam \/ Def Soul) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2002 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDEF JAM \/ DEF SOUL: 2002 RADIO SAMPLER 22-TRACK 2-DISC SET PROMO W\/ BACK ARTWORK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eDef Jam \/ Def Soul: 2002 Radio Sampler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eIsland Def Jam Music Group (Def Jam \/ Def Soul)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eCompilation, Hip Hop, R\u0026amp;B, Rock, Pop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eRadio Sampler, Promotional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDef Jam and Def Soul represent two of the most influential imprints in hip hop and contemporary R\u0026amp;B, with a roster that in 2002 included major names across rap, R\u0026amp;B and crossover pop. The labels are known for championing chart-topping artists and for producing radio-ready singles that blend street sensibility with mainstream appeal. Throughout the early 2000s Def Jam maintained a strong presence in hip hop through artists who dominated airplay, while Def Soul focused on soulful vocalists and smoother R\u0026amp;B productions. Together they curated a diverse catalogue that spans hard-hitting rap, melodic R\u0026amp;B and occasional rock-leaning crossover tracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release is a 2002 promotional radio sampler issued by Island Def Jam to highlight current singles and edits from the labels and affiliated artists. The two-disc collection assembles pop edits, album cuts and radio-friendly versions from artists including Ja Rule, Ludacris, Jay-Z, Ashanti, Musiq and a selection of rock and singer-songwriter tracks on disc two. It serves as a snapshot of the labels' radio strategy at the time, offering program directors a convenient compilation of tracks for airplay consideration. The sampler reflects the eclectic approach of the labels, pairing mainstream rap and R\u0026amp;B hits with alternative and rock selections to showcase the breadth of the roster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIssued for promotional radio use in 2002 by Island Def Jam Music Group. Made in the U.S.A. Labels represented: Def Jam Recordings and Def Soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisc 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eJa Rule - \"Always on Time\" (Pop Edit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eLudacris - \"Roll Out\" (Pop Edit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eDMX - \"I Miss You\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eJay-Z - \"Jigga\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eBeanie Sigel \u0026amp; Freeway - \"Roc The Mic\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eLudacris - \"Saturdays\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eMontell Jordan - \"You Must Have Been\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eAshanti - \"Foolish\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eLovher - \"How It's Gonna Be\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eMusiq - \"Half Crazy\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisc 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eRyan Adams - \"New York\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eNickelback - \"Too Bad\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eInjected - \"Faithless\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eSaliva - \"After Me\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eRosey - \"Love\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eHoobastank - \"Running Away\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eAndrew W. 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