By Ahmad Awadallah

The legendary Def Jam label has been inconsistent in recent times with the signing of dud artists and high profile albums bricking hard, but the heads at Def Jam feel 2012 is their year. Artists like Big K.R.I.T., 2 Chainz, Nas, and YG are setting the cyber world and street on fire and they are set to release their ear-teasing albums. Def Jam set-up an immense conference call with the foursome and The Planet was there to give you the drop on everything YG, Big K.R.I.T., 2 Chainz and Nas related. Check the audio.

YG talks new album, R&B features and possibly heading Maybach West

Big K.R.I.T . on B.B. King collabo, using live instruments in his production, 4evaNaDay

2 Chainz on working with G.O.O.D. Music, working with Game and work ethic

Nas talks Trayvon Martin, working with Nikki Minaj and importance of Def Jam