So So Def has been one of the most successful and consistent labels in the game in the last 10 years.
I think Def Jam happened to be one of the labels that really didn't have a good grip on things that were going on. I'll say that - that's my political answer.
People consider Black Star a great album, and I think it's a classic album. But the fact is, both me and Mos Def have made better albums since Black Star.
So I think hip-hop is moving and is going to continue to move in the direction of rappers just being honest with themselves, whether you're talking about Common and Mos Def or Nas and 50 cent.
I can think of no one more relevant and credible in the hip-hop community to build upon Def Jam's fantastic legacy and move the company into its next groundbreaking era.
Def Leppard is a rock band that can sing.
I met Mos Def around that time but I didn't hook up with him until I was about 17 or 18.
I love jazz and pop rock and country. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Def Leppard, ACDC, Anne Murray - if I hear something really great I want to be a part of it.
I've always loved Def Leppard, ever since I was little.
I pride myself on being the guy who can do Def Comedy Jam and Charlie Rose. And do well on both.
