New Def Jam Rarities Album : News

Tuesday, Nov 20 - By Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

Fans of the Def Jam roster will receive an unexpected stocking stuffer next month, when the label unveils "Def Jam Sessions, Vol. 1."

Due Dec. 18, the 13-track album includes rare, import-only and unreleased tracks associated with albums released by Def Jam acts in late 2006 and throughout 2007.

Nas, Fabolous, Ne-Yo, Redman, Rihanna and Bobby Valentino have two songs each on the album, while Method Man contributes "OD" from the sessions for "4:21 ... The Day After." Read Full Story