Question

Both successful 1986 albums from Run DMC and the Beastie Boys were on what label and who was the founder?

a) Def Jam Records; Rick Rubin
b) Death Row Records; Dr. Dre
c) Interscope Records; Jimmy Iovine
d) Epic Records; L.A. Reid

Answer 1

The correct answer is Def Jam Records, Rick Rubin. Run-DMC's 1986 album 'Raising Hell' and the Beastie Boys' 1986 album 'Licensed to Ill' were both released by Def Jam Records.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is a) Def Jam Records, Rick Rubin. Run-DMC's 1986 album 'Raising Hell' and the Beastie Boys' 1986 album 'Licensed to Ill' were both released by Def Jam Records. Rick Rubin is the co-founder of Def Jam Records along with Russell Simmons. Def Jam Records is known for its significant contributions to the development of hip-hop music and its roster of influential artists.