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Meet Cey Adams, a pioneering force in hip-hop visual culture. As the founding creative director of Def Jam Recordings and co-founder of Def Jam’s in-house design studio, The Drawing Board, Adams helped shape the look and feel of an era. Though not a recording artist, his impact runs through the album covers, branding, and merchandising that became synonymous with hip-hop’s rise to global prominence. This page highlights his biography, landmark projects, and ongoing contributions to art and design in music and public spaces.