K-Def

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K-Def

Hip-Hop/Rap
A.k.a. Kevin Hansford

K-DEF’s musical synapses formed amidst Hip-Hop’s golden-era of late night radio DJs andthe then-emergent art of sampling. Being creatively inspired and active during this unique point in time granted K-Def a position constantly ahead of the curve when it came to production and DJing, both conceptually and technologically. His arc from apprentice to master propelled throughout the 1990s and 2000s working with artists from LL Cool J, Lords Of The Underground, Larry-O (as Real Live), Ghostface Killah and Diddy, to scoring for television networks HBO and BET, earning him praise as “a producer’s producer” from critics and musical peers alike (Dr. Dre sampled a K-Def production for a track on his Aftermath LP). Having observed all of the stylistic upheavals of the genre since its inception, the New Jersey native remains committed to the dynamics of break-beat sampling with the same passion he had when witnessing its creation. Today, K's growing discography is solidifying his place in Hip-Hop history and is audibly documenting his evolution with unreleased works from the 90’s and new material utilizing revolutionary, contemporary production techniques.

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
In The Moment	K-Def	2017	Album
Left In My Dust	K-Def Featuring Artifacts	2017	Single
Gimme A Break!	K-Def	2017	Single
The Way It Was / The Unpredictable Gemini	K-Def	2016	Compil.
The Way It Was	K-Def	2016	Album
Breaks For Hire	Mekalek / K-Def	2016	Single
The Unpredictable Gemini	K-Def	2016	Album
The Jersey Connection	K-Def & El Da Sensei are The Enforcers	2016	Album
American Gangster Instrumentals	K-Def	2016	Album
Looking For The Perfect Remix Volume 1	DJ EFN Presents K-Def	2015	Single
Cool Convos In Quantum Speech	Raw Poetic & K-Def	2015	Album
Tape Two	K-Def	2015	Album
Back To The Beat	K-Def & The 45 King	2014	Album
Tape One	K-Def	2014	Album
The Article EP	K-Def	2013	Album
The Program	K-Def	2013	Album
The Meeting	K-Def	2013	Album
Looking For The Perfect Break Volume 2	K-Def	2013	Album
Genius EP	K-Def	2013	Album
The Exhibit	K-Def	2013	Album
K-Def Bonus Beats Volume 3	K-Def	2013	Single
K-Def Bonus Beats Volume 2	K-Def	2013	Single
K-Def Presents Prime Suspects	K-Def	2013	Single
Signature Sevens Vol.2 - K-Def Presents J-Twice	K-Def	2013	Single
Signature Sevens Vol.3 - K-Def Presents World Renown	K-Def	2013	Single
One Man Band	K-Def	2013	Album
Ghettoman's Hideout Theme	K-Def	2012	Single
Back To Basics	K-Def	2012	Single
Miner League Vol. 1	K-Def, Damu The Fudgemunk	2012	Single
Easy Way Out EP	Raw Poetic & K-Def	2012	Single
Signature Sevens Vol.1 - K-Def Presents Rated R	K-Def	2012	Single
K-Def Bonus Beats Volume 1	K-Def	2012	Single
Sneak Shot EP	K-Def	2012	Single
For Def's Sake	K-Def	2011	Single
Da Supa Heath	K-Def	2011	Single
Night Shift	K-Def	2011	Album
Year Of The Hip Hop	K-Def Featuring LL Cool J	2011	Album
Beats From The 90's Vol. 2	K-Def	2009	Album
Beats From The 90's Vol. 1	K-Def	2008	Album
Willie Boo Boo "The Fool"	K-Def	2006	Album

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