Can a baseball team win without its biggest hitters? Can a label thrive without its star acts?  Last year, Jay-Z announced his departure from Universal Music Group unit Def Jam, in favor of a new, diversified relationship with Live Nation.  The rapper is following a path paved by several megastars, including Madonna, Shakira, and Nickelback. … Continue reading Jay-Z Ditches Early on Def Jam, Universal Music Group