Definitive Jux was a record label based in New York City. It was co-founded in 1999 by El-P and Amaechi Uzoigwe.
History
Definitive Jux was initially known as Def Jux. However, popular hip hop label Def Jam Recordings sued Def Jux over the name similarity in 2001. This lawsuit was settled out of court and the name was officially changed to Definitive Jux.
In February 2010, El-P announced that the label, although it will carry on selling its catalog and merchandise, would be put "on hiatus" as a traditional record label, and that it would be going through some changes in order to keep up with the evolution of the music industry. He also announced that he was stepping down as artistic director of Definitive Jux to focus on producing and being a full-time artist.
Roster
Aesop Rock
Cage
Camu Tao
Cannibal Ox
Company Flow
Cool Calm Pete
C-Rayz Walz
Danny! Del the Funky Homosapien Despot El-P Hangar 18 Mike Ladd Mr. Lif Murs Party Fun Action Committee RJD2 Rob Sonic S.A. Smash Sonic Sum The Mighty Underdogs The Perceptionists The Weathermen Yak Ballz