Lil Reese

Lil Reese Joins Def Jam

''Artists Like Reese Are Part of Our Lifeblood'' 4:30PM ET July 2nd, 2012 Contributor : Martin James A Rocky Williform Company Young Chicago rapper Lil Reese has become the latest signee to Def Jam Recordings. The 19-year old was announced by the label via press release earlier today (July 2nd.) “Lil Reese brings a gritty, authentic perspective to life on the streets of Chicago,” said Def Jam President Joie Manda in the statement. “It’s fitting that one of our brightest A&R executives, No I.D. – a fellow Chicago native and superproducer in his own right – brought Reese to us. Artists like Reese are part of our lifeblood here at Def Jam, where we not only cherish our heritage as the definitive label in hip-hop, but seek out, sign and develop the freshest talent our culture has to offer.” Reese will be releasing his DJ Drama/DJ Don Cannon hosted mixtape, "Don't Like" this July 4th.