Hip-hop has always been a competitive form of music. Going back to the ’70s and ’80s, with such crews as Cold Crush or Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, a big part of rapping has always been ...

"Music is the Weapon" may be the official tagline for the detestable Revolution X, but the slogan seems more appropriate for EA Chicago's forthcoming Def Jam: Icon. Instead of acting as a typical ...

Last week, Electronic Arts officially inaugurated its Chicago-based development studio. The studio was formed over two years ago after EA acquired the Chicago area developer NuFX. EA Chicago has been ...

“You see that move right there,” says Big Boi from Outkast. “That’s a patented Atlanta fight style.” “Oh yeah,” I say, “That whole fake out thing?” “Yeah,” says Big Boi. “It’s a classic.” What are we ...

In a video announcing his new role at Def Jam, Snoop told fans there was a “new creative consultant for Def Jam Recordings” and “you looking at him right now.” He also elaborated on why now was the ...

What do you get when you put a plethora of Def Jam-licensed rap music, some “gangsta” artists and a story of corruption, death, and greed into a game? The answer: Def Jam: Icon. Thus begins the ...

The atmosphere and over-the-top story mode is the best part about Def Jam: Icon. Called "build a label," this mode opens with your created character as a nobody. You defend Carver, a hotshot record ...

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All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Def Jam: Icon Infusing hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, EA Chicago and Def Jam Interactive push the boundaries of game development ...