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J Confirms Signing Of Sermon, EPMD

By Rashaun Hall, N.Y.
Publication: Billboard Bulletin
Date: Thursday, June 28 2001
J Records has confirmed the signing of Erick Sermon and his rap act EPMD (Bulletin, June 12). In addition to signing as an artist, Sermon has inked a production deal for both himself and his Def Squad imprint, which remains part of DreamWorks. "Already having a strong relationship with J Records through

our clients Next and R.L., I knew the label would be a great place for Erick and the Def Squad family," says Def Squad GM Bernard Alexander, who brokered the deal.

Sermon's first solo offering for J, tentatively titled "The Sermon," will feature appearances from Redman, Scarface, and LL Cool J. It is due this fall.

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