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Roc Nation (LLC.)
Roc Nation Logo.png
Parent company Live Nation
Founded 2008
Founder Jay-Z
Distributor(s) Sony Music Entertainment
Genre Various
Country of origin United States
Location New York, NY, and Beverly Hills, CA
Official Website RocNation.com

Roc Nation is an record label, management, music publishing and entertainment company founded by Jay-Z.

Contents

[edit] History

In April 2008, Live Nation partnered with Jay-Z to create Roc Nation.[1][2][3] Roc Nation has a record label named Star Roc and an entertainment company named Takeover Roc Nation, located in the United Kingdom, and it also covers Europe; the company releases records with Sony Music Entertainment and partners with Live Nation.[4][5]

[edit] Artists

[edit] Signed artists

Act Year signed Roc Nation Albums Star Roc Albums
Jay-Z Founder 2 —
J.Cole[6][7] 2009 1 —
Alexis Jordan[8] 2010 — 1
Bridget Kelly[9] 2010 — —
Hugo[10][11] 2010 1 —
Jay Electronica[7][12][13] 2010 — —
Rita Ora[14] 2010 — —
Willow Smith[15] 2010 — —
K Koke[16][17][18] 2011 — —

[edit] Managed artists

[edit] Managed songwriters

[edit] Managed producers

[edit] Managed DJs

[edit] Audio engineers

[edit] Mixing/Mastering engineers

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

[edit] Singles

[edit] References

  1. ^ Kuperstein, Slava (2008-04-02). "Jay-Z Lands $150 Million Deal With Live Nation | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.6678/title.jay-z-lands-150-million-deal-with-live-nation. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  2. ^ Cohen, Jonathan (2008-09-25). "Jay-Z, Stargate form label, publishing company". Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/09/25/us-jayzusents-idUSTRE48O9LT20080925. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  3. ^ Hot right now:     (2008-05-02). "Jay-Z 'Signs Massive Deal With Live Nation'". Gigwise. http://www.gigwise.com/news/42885/jayz-signs-massive-deal-with-live-nation. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  4. ^ "Jay-Z and Tinchy Stryder team up on Takeover Roc Nation". BBC News (BBC). 2010-06-09. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10273433. Retrieved 2011-07-28. 
  5. ^ "J. COLE: READY TO ROC THE NATION". BluesandSoul.com. http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/648/j_cole_ready_to_roc_the_nation. Retrieved 2011-08-12. 
  6. ^ J. Cole Roc Nation profile, www.rocnation.com
  7. ^ a b Up for Discussion Jump to Forums. "Jay-Z Welcomes Jay Electronica To Roc Nation - The Juice". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/column/the-juice/jay-z-welcomes-jay-electronica-to-roc-nation-1004126701.story. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  8. ^ Alexis Jordan Roc Nation profile, www.rocnation.com
  9. ^ Bridget Kelly Roc Nation profile, www.rocnation.com
  10. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Hugo". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/hugo/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  11. ^ Srisirirungsimakul, Nuttaporn (2010-09-17). "Hugo Chakrabongse: From 'trash' in Thailand to triumph in the United States". CNNGo.com. http://www.cnngo.com/bangkok/life/thailands-royal-rocker-542559. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  12. ^ Jay Electronica Roc Nation profile, www.rocnation.com
  13. ^ Langley, JT (June 13, 2011). "Jay Electronica Signs with Roc Nation". Ology.com. http://www.ology.com/music/jay-electronica-signs-roc-nation. Retrieved March 13, 2011. 
  14. ^ Rita Ora Roc Nation profile, www.rocnation.com
  15. ^ Willow Smith Roc Nation profile, www.rocnation.com
  16. ^ Gary, Kevin S. (2011-01-17). "Jay-Z Inks A Deal With UK Rapper K Koke | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.13714/title.jay-z-inks-a-deal-with-uk-rapper-k-koke/. Retrieved 2011-02-20. 
  17. ^ "Jay-Z Adds Britain's K Koke To Roc Nation". Rttnews.com. 2011-01-18. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1529436. Retrieved 2011-02-20. 
  18. ^ January 18, 2011 12:16 p.m. by Andrew Martin (2011-01-18). "Jay-Z Signs U.K. Rapper K Koke To Roc Nation". Prefixmag.com. http://www.prefixmag.com/news/jay-z-signs-uk-rapper-k-koke-to-roc-nation/48263/. Retrieved 2011-02-20. 
  19. ^ "US Rapper Jay Z | Expand UK Market | Kkoke Roc Nation | Susprect Entertaiment | RCA - Oneindia Entertainment". Entertainment.oneindia.in. 2011-01-19. http://entertainment.oneindia.in/music/international/2011/jay-z-uk-market-kkoke-roc-nation-190111-aid0062.html. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  20. ^ "K Koke Signs With Jay-Z'S Roc Nation? | Mtv Uk". Mtv.co.uk. http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/253820-k-koke-signs-with-jay-zs-roc-nation. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  21. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Mark Ronson". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/markronson-2/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  22. ^ "Jay-Z Says He’ll Help Tinie Tempah Break The US | Jay-Z | News | MTV UK". Mtv.co.uk. 2010-11-05. http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/244779-jay-z-says-he-ll-help-tinie-tempah-break-the-us. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  23. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Melanie Fiona". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/melaniefiona/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  24. ^ Scott, Nardene (17 Aug 2010). "FASHION : Trey Songz and Melanie Fiona Named New Faces of Rocawear". RWD Magazine. http://www.rwdmag.com/2010/08/trey-songz-and-melanie-fiona-named-new-faces-of-rocawear/. Retrieved March 13, 2011. 
  25. ^ Roberts, Steven (2010-02-03). "Melanie Fiona Sees Her Hard Work Pay Off In 2010 - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1631223/melanie-fiona-sees-her-hard-work-pay-off-2010.jhtml. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  26. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Rihanna". Rocnation.com. 2011-02-18. http://rocnation.com/rihanna/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  27. ^ "Rihanna Drops Manager, Joins Jay-Z's Roc Nation". The Hollywood Reporter. 2010-10-20. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rihanna-drops-manager-joins-jay-31668. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  28. ^ By Daniel Kreps (2010-10-21). "Rihanna Signs With Jay-Z's Roc Nation | Rolling Stone Music". Rollingstone.com. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rihanna-signs-with-jay-zs-roc-nation-20101021. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  29. ^ Kuperstein, Slava (2011-03-06). "Santigold Joins Jay-Z's Roc Nation | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.14395/title.santigold-joins-jay-zs-roc-nation. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  30. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – The Ting Tings". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/the-ting-tings/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  31. ^ Hughes, Josiah (2009-11-11). "The Ting Tings Sign to Jay-Z's Roc Nation Imprint". Exclaim.ca. http://exclaim.ca/News/ting_tings_sign_to_jay-zs_roc_nation_imprint. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  32. ^ "The Ting Tings To Work With Jay-Z | Jay-Z | News | MTV UK". Mtv.co.uk. 2009-11-11. http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/164504-the-ting-tings-to-work-with-jay-z. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  33. ^ by J-23 (2011-02-05). "Wale Confirms Move To Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.13318/title.wale-confirms-move-to-rick-ross-maybach-music-group. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  34. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Andrea Martin". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/andreamartin/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  35. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Carmen Key". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/carmen-key/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  36. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Chased J". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/chasej/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  37. ^ a b "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Clay Morrison". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/clay-morrison/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  38. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Ester Dean". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/ester-dean/. Retrieved 2012-01-16. 
  39. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – James Fauntleroy II". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/jamesfauntleroy/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  40. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – J Angel". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/j-angel-2/. Retrieved 2011-08-03. 
  41. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Makeba Riddick". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/makebariddick/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  42. ^ "Beyonce - Baltimore songwriter creates the words that Beyonce and others sing - Baltimore Sun". Articles.baltimoresun.com. 2010-05-16. http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-05-16/entertainment/bs-ae-makeba-riddick-20100516_1_rihanna-sing-music. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  43. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Philip Lawrence". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/philip-lawrence/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  44. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Ben Harrison". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/benharrison/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  45. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Chase and Status". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/chaseandstatus/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  46. ^ "Our new video is a homage to 90s illegal raves the establishment overreacted to, says Saul Milton of Chase & Status". The Daily Record. 2011-02-11. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-interviews/2011/02/11/our-new-video-is-a-homage-to-90s-illegal-raves-the-establishment-overreacted-to-says-saul-milton-of-chase-status-86908-22914906/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  47. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Dave McCracken". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/davemccracken/. Retrieved 2011-08-03. 
  48. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Deputy". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/deputy-2/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  49. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Jahlil Beats". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/jahlil-beats/. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 
  50. ^ "Jahlil Beats Talks Roc Nation Signing, "I'm A Boss Remix"". xxlmag.com. http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2011/10/jahlil-beats-talks-roc-nation-signing-ima-boss-remix/. Retrieved 2011-10-17. 
  51. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Lab Ox". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/labox/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  52. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Music Kidz". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/musickidz/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  53. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – NO ID". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/noid/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  54. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Noisia". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/noisia/. Retrieved 2011-08-02. 
  55. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Peter Ibsen". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/peter-ibsen/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  56. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – S1". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/s1/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  57. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Shux". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/shux/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  58. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Stargate". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/stargate/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  59. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Switch". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/switch/. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 
  60. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – D-Nice". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/d-nice/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  61. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Harley Viera-Newton". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/harleyviera-newton/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  62. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Mark Ronson". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/markronson-3/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  63. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Samantha Ronson". Rocnation.com. 2010-10-08. http://rocnation.com/samantha-ronson-3/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  64. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Solange Knowles". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/solange-knowles/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  65. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Marcos Torvar". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/marcostovar/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  66. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Rob Kinelski". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/robkinelski/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  67. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Dave Pensado". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/davepensado/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  68. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Kevin "KD" Davis". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/kevin-kd-davis/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 

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ROCNATION
Board of directors
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter (Chairman and President)  · John Meneilly (CEO and SEVP)  · Jay Brown (CRSO and CBO)  · Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith (CFO and CCO)  ·
Kwasi Danquah III (CEO and SEVP of Takeover Roc Nation)  · Archie Lamb IV (CRSO of Takeover Roc Nation)  · Jack Foster (CCO of Takeover Roc Nation)  ·
Tor Erik Hermansen (SEVP and CRSO of StarRoc)  · Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (SEVP and CRSO of StarRoc)
Artists
Managed artists
Solo
Duo
Managed songwriters
Andrea Martin  · Carmen Key  · Chase J  · Clay Morrison  · James Fauntleroy II  · J Angel  · Makeba Riddick  · Philip Lawrence
Producers
Solo
Ben Harrison  · Clay Morrison  · Dave McCracken  · Deputy  · Jahlil Beats  · Lab Ox  · No I.D.  · Peter Ibsen  · S1  ·
Shux  · Switch
Duo
Group
Music Kidz  · Noisia
DJs
D-Nice  · Harley Viera-Newton  · Mark Ronson  · Samantha Ronson  · Solange Knowles
Audio engineers
Marcos Torvar  · Rob Kinelski
Mixing/Mastering engineers
Dave Pensado  · Kevin "KD" Davis
Subsidiaries
Partners
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