Jam Master Jay helped the group become one of the most important hip-hop groups ever.

詹姆？马斯特？杰伊帮助该乐队成为最重要的街舞组合之一。

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Russell Simmons, founder of Def Jam Recordings and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, is arguably the most political member of the hip-hop community.

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The famous producer co-founded Def Jam Records with rap mogul Russell Simmons, helping to popularize hip hop music with the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and Run-D.

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J. (AP) New York City radio station Hot 97 celebrated its 20th annual Summer Jam concert with young rappers who are dominating the charts, a respected veteran hip-hop group and a slew of surprises.

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