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Jacob York

Jacob York
Jacob York
	File:JacobYork, 2015.jpg Entertainment executive Jacob York
Born	July 11, 1973 (age 50); Brooklyn, New York, US
Occupations	President of Electric Republic (Founded 2008); President of Jacob York Presents (Founded 1994);
Years active	1994-Present
Known for	Lil Kim (Manager/Producer); Cam'ron (Manager); Karrueche Tran (Manager); Brotherly Love (Executive Producer); Undeas Entertainment (Co-Founder/President); Untertainment Records (Co-Founder/President); Big Cat Records (CEO);
Website	www.electricrepublic.com, www.jacobyorkpresents.com

Jacob York (born July 11, 1973), is an American entrepreneur and entertainment executive.^[8]^[3] He is the founder and president of the media company Electric Republic and the promotional marketing company Jacob York Presents.^[9]^[4]^[8] York is best known for his career in the music industry as the former president of Undeas Records, Untertainment Records and CEO of Big Cat Records.^[5]^[1]^[10]

From 1994-1997, York served as president of Undeas Records, a Brooklyn-based record label co-founded by York’s childhood friends Lance “Un” Rivera and the late Biggie Smalls.^[5] Under his leadership at the label, York worked with breakout Hip Hop acts including, but not limited to, Junior MAFIA and female Rap artist, Lil Kim.^[5] York was the Associate Executive Producer on Lil Kim’s debut album, Hard Core. Hard Core is considered a double platinum record by the RIAA and it debuted at number eleven on the U.S. Billboard 200, which was the highest debut for an album by a female rapper at that time. York also executive produced Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s debut album, Conspiracy, which debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200 and sold over 69,000 copies in its first week. In 1997, after the death of Biggie Smalls, York and Rivera founded Untertainment Records under a joint-venture deal with Sony’s Epic Records. York served as president of Untertainment Records^[10] and helped launch the careers of American rapper/actor Cam’ron and Grammy-nominated rapper-songwriter Charli Baltimore.^[1] Sony terminated the deal with Untertainment Records in 1999 after Cam’ron’s second album Sports, Drugs and Entertainment (S.D.E.) was the subject of a lawsuit with the National Basketball Association for misappropriation of its logo.^[6]^[1] York also served as CEO of Big Cat Records in Atlanta, GA. At Big Cat Records, York worked with major rap artists such as Gucci Mane, Buju Banton and Gangsta Boo.^[7]

In 2008, York launched Electric Republic, a media company that manages talent and produces digital content for millennials.^[11] ^[4]. York executive produced the film Brotherly Love, which was released in theaters nationwide on April 25, 2015 and stars Keke Palmer, Cory Hardrict and Romeo Miller. As of July 2015, York, under Electric Republic, represents actress/model Karrueche Tran^[3] and Wilhelmina model and social media personality Chantel Jeffries. In 2014, York and Electric Republic founded the Greek social media networking app, Prophytes. Prophytes launched out of beta in the Summer of 2015 for both iOS and Android platforms.^[12]

Discography

Year	Title	Artist	Type	Role
1995	Conspiracy	Junior MAFIA	Rap	Executive Producer^[13]
1996	Hard Core	Lil Kim	Rap	Associate Executive Producer^[14]
1996	''Gettin' Money (The Get Money Remix)''	Junior MAFIA	Rap	Associate Executive Producer^[15]
1998	Woo (Original Soundtrack)	Multiple Artists	Motion Picture Soundtrack	Executive Producer^[16]
1998	Confessions of Fire	Cam'ron	Rap	Executive Producer^[17]
2000	S.D.E	Cam'ron	Rap	Associate Executive Producer^[18]
2000	Dirty South	Rasheeda	Rap	Executive Producer^[19]
2001	Red Clay	Que Bo Gold	Rap	Executive Producer^[20]
2003	Enquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera	Gansta Boo	Rap	Executive Producer^[21]
2004	Street Ringers, Vol. 1: The Mix Tape	Gansta Boo	Rap	Executive Producer^[22]
2005	Trap House	Gucci Mane	Rap	Executive Producer^[23]
2005	Straight Out da Pot	Maceo	Rap	A&R, Executive Producer^[24]
2005	Georgia Peach	Rasheeda	Rap	Executive Producer^[25]
2006	Toppa di Top and Dirty Rhythms	Buju Banton	Reggae	Executive Producer^[26]
2006	Killa Season	Cam'ron	Rap	A&R^[27]
2007	Dat Type of Gurl	Rasheeda	Rap	Executive Producer^[28]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Palmer, Susan J. (2010). The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control. Burlington, VA: Ashgate Publishing Limited. p. 85. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help) Cite error: The named reference "Nuwaubian Nation" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
^ "Hip-Hop Rumors: Karrueche's Manager Goes After Charlamagne Tha God". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
^ ^a ^b ^c Craig, Shenae (10 July 2014). ""Rumors Are Funny", Karrueche's Manager Denies Chris Brown Break Up". The Source. The North Star Group. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
^ ^a ^b ^c Allante, Tahitia. "Karrueche Tran Gets Cast in "Vanity"". Hip Hop Enquirer. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Hova, Tray (7 June 2011). "Diary Of Kimberly Jones". Vibe Magzine. No. June/July 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
^ ^a ^b Landman, Beth; Mitchell, Deborah (10 May 1999). "May 10, 1999 Dennis Rodman, Marilyn Manson, Donny and Marie Osmond, Larry King, Stanley Arkin, and more ..." NY Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
^ ^a ^b Hamilton, Tiffany; Stong, Nolan. "Big Cat CEO Jacob York Talks Gucci Mane Arrest, Says Hip-Hop Cops Gathering Info". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
^ ^a ^b Williams, Stereo (18 May 2013). "Jacob York is revolutionizing the business of partying". Rolling Out. Steed Media. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
^ Strong, Nolan. "Rap Stars Line Up For Howard University's Homecoming". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
^ ^a ^b Baraka, Rhonda (27 October 2001). "The South's Shining Star". Billboard Newspaper. Howard Lander. Billboard Music Group. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
^ Wagner, James. "Exclusive Interview: Executive Producer Jacob York Calls Karrueche Tran An Iconic figure". Hip Hop Enquirer. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
^ Tucker, Carey. "Prophytes App Builds on Deep Fraternity Networks". Hypepotamus.com. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
^ "Conspiracy". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Hard Core". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Gettin' Money (The Get Money Remix)". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Woo (Original Soundtrack)". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Confessions of Fire". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "S.D.E." AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Dirty South". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Red Clay". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Enquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Street Ringers, Vol. 1: The Mix Tape". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Trap House". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Straight Out da Pot". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Georgia Peach". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Toppa di Top and Dirty Rhythms". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Killa Season". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
^ "Dat Type of Gurl". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

External Links

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[Nuwaubian_Nation-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Palmer, Susan J. (2010). The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control. Burlington, VA: Ashgate Publishing Limited. p. 85. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help) Cite error: The named reference "Nuwaubian Nation" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).

[AllHipHop_Karrueche-2] "Hip-Hop Rumors: Karrueche's Manager Goes After Charlamagne Tha God". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 28 July 2015.

[TheSource-3] Craig, Shenae (10 July 2014). ""Rumors Are Funny", Karrueche's Manager Denies Chris Brown Break Up". The Source. The North Star Group. Retrieved 3 August 2015.

[Hip_Hop_Enquirer2-4] Allante, Tahitia. "Karrueche Tran Gets Cast in "Vanity"". Hip Hop Enquirer. Retrieved 27 July 2015.

[Vibe_-_Lil_Kim-5] Hova, Tray (7 June 2011). "Diary Of Kimberly Jones". Vibe Magzine. No. June/July 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2015.

[NY_Mag-6] Landman, Beth; Mitchell, Deborah (10 May 1999). "May 10, 1999 Dennis Rodman, Marilyn Manson, Donny and Marie Osmond, Larry King, Stanley Arkin, and more ..." NY Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2015.

[All_Hip_Hop2-7] Hamilton, Tiffany; Stong, Nolan. "Big Cat CEO Jacob York Talks Gucci Mane Arrest, Says Hip-Hop Cops Gathering Info". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 27 July 2015.

[RollingOut1-8] Williams, Stereo (18 May 2013). "Jacob York is revolutionizing the business of partying". Rolling Out. Steed Media. Retrieved 29 July 2015.

[Howard_Homecoming_JYP-9] Strong, Nolan. "Rap Stars Line Up For Howard University's Homecoming". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 28 July 2015.

[Billboard-10] Baraka, Rhonda (27 October 2001). "The South's Shining Star". Billboard Newspaper. Howard Lander. Billboard Music Group. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)

[Hip_Hop_Enquirer-11] Wagner, James. "Exclusive Interview: Executive Producer Jacob York Calls Karrueche Tran An Iconic figure". Hip Hop Enquirer. Retrieved 27 July 2015.

[Hypepotamus-12] Tucker, Carey. "Prophytes App Builds on Deep Fraternity Networks". Hypepotamus.com. Retrieved 28 July 2015.

[13] "Conspiracy". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[14] "Hard Core". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[15] "Gettin' Money (The Get Money Remix)". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[16] "Woo (Original Soundtrack)". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[17] "Confessions of Fire". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[18] "S.D.E." AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[19] "Dirty South". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[20] "Red Clay". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[21] "Enquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[22] "Street Ringers, Vol. 1: The Mix Tape". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[23] "Trap House". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[24] "Straight Out da Pot". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[25] "Georgia Peach". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[26] "Toppa di Top and Dirty Rhythms". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[27] "Killa Season". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

[28] "Dat Type of Gurl". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.

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+| occupation        = {{unbulleted list| President of Electric Republic (Founded 2008) | President of Jacob York Presents (Founded 1994)}}
-| known_for       = {{unbulleted list| [[Lil Kim]] (Manager)<ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan J.|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing Limited|location=Burlington, VA|page=85|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> | [[Cam'ron]] (Manager)<ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing|location=Burlington, VA|isbn=978-0-7546-6255-6|page=85|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5dzgRfdXywMC&pg=PA85&lpg=PA85&dq=%22jacob+york%22+%22cam%27ron%22+%22nba%22&source=bl&ots=DnCqWm3mzm&sig=YMxkOMRv2xK5dzRf_D-Ay8sn_2I&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAGoVChMI0qDFzpCzxwIVhFg-Ch0cgQgR#v=snippet&q=jacob&f=false|accessdate=18 August 2015}}</ref> | [[Karrueche Tran]] (Manager)<ref name="AllHipHop Karrueche">{{cite web|title=Hip-Hop Rumors: Karrueche’s Manager Goes After Charlamagne Tha God|url=http://allhiphop.com/2014/12/01/hip-hop-rumors-karrueches-manager-goes-after-charlamagne-tha-god/|website=AllHipHop.com|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref><ref name=TheSource>{{cite news|last1=Craig|first1=Shenae|title=“Rumors Are Funny”, Karrueche’s Manager Denies Chris Brown Break Up|url=http://thesource.com/2014/07/10/rumors-are-funny-karrueches-manager-denies-chris-brown-break-up/|accessdate=3 August 2015|work=The Source|publisher=The North Star Group|date=10 July 2014}}</ref> | [[Brotherly Love (2015 film)|Brotherly Love]] (Executive Producer)<ref name="Hip Hop Enquirer2">{{cite web|last1=Allante|first1=Tahitia|title=Karrueche Tran Gets Cast in "Vanity"|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/karrueche-tran-gets-cast-in-vanity/|website=Hip Hop Enquirer|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref> | [[Big Beat Records (American record label)|Undeas Entertainment]] (Co-Founder/President)<ref name="Vibe - Lil Kim">{{cite news|last1=Hova|first1=Tray|title=Diary Of Kimberly Jones|url=http://www.vibe.com/2011/06/diary-kimberly-jones-junejuly-2011-sex-issue-feature-pg-2/|accessdate=28 July 2015|work=Vibe Magzine|issue=June/July 2011|date=7 June 2011}}</ref> | Untertainment Records (Co-Founder/President)<ref name="NY Mag">{{cite news|last1=Landman|first1=Beth|last2=Mitchell|first2=Deborah|title=May 10, 1999 Dennis Rodman, Marilyn Manson, Donny and Marie Osmond, Larry King, Stanley Arkin, and more ...|url=http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/columns/intelligencer/1123/|accessdate=27 July 2015|work=NY Magazine|date=10 May 1999}}</ref><ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan J.|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing Limited|location=Burlington, VA|page=85|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> | [[Big Cat Records]] (CEO)<ref name="All Hip Hop2">{{cite web|last1=Hamilton|first1=Tiffany|last2=Stong|first2=Nolan|title=Big Cat CEO Jacob York Talks Gucci Mane Arrest, Says Hip-Hop Cops Gathering Info|url=http://allhiphop.com/2005/07/25/big-cat-ceo-jacob-york-talks-gucci-mane-arrest-says-hip-hop-cops-gathering-info/|website=AllHipHop.com|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref>}}
+| known_for       = {{unbulleted list| [[Lil Kim]] (Manager/Producer)<ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan J.|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing Limited|location=Burlington, VA|page=85|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> | [[Cam'ron]] (Manager)<ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing|location=Burlington, VA|isbn=978-0-7546-6255-6|page=85|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5dzgRfdXywMC&pg=PA85&lpg=PA85&dq=%22jacob+york%22+%22cam%27ron%22+%22nba%22&source=bl&ots=DnCqWm3mzm&sig=YMxkOMRv2xK5dzRf_D-Ay8sn_2I&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAGoVChMI0qDFzpCzxwIVhFg-Ch0cgQgR#v=snippet&q=jacob&f=false|accessdate=18 August 2015}}</ref> | [[Karrueche Tran]] (Manager)<ref name="AllHipHop Karrueche">{{cite web|title=Hip-Hop Rumors: Karrueche’s Manager Goes After Charlamagne Tha God|url=http://allhiphop.com/2014/12/01/hip-hop-rumors-karrueches-manager-goes-after-charlamagne-tha-god/|website=AllHipHop.com|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref><ref name=TheSource>{{cite news|last1=Craig|first1=Shenae|title=“Rumors Are Funny”, Karrueche’s Manager Denies Chris Brown Break Up|url=http://thesource.com/2014/07/10/rumors-are-funny-karrueches-manager-denies-chris-brown-break-up/|accessdate=3 August 2015|work=The Source|publisher=The North Star Group|date=10 July 2014}}</ref> | [[Brotherly Love (2015 film)|Brotherly Love]] (Executive Producer)<ref name="Hip Hop Enquirer2">{{cite web|last1=Allante|first1=Tahitia|title=Karrueche Tran Gets Cast in "Vanity"|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/karrueche-tran-gets-cast-in-vanity/|website=Hip Hop Enquirer|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref> | [[Big Beat Records (American record label)|Undeas Entertainment]] (Co-Founder/President)<ref name="Vibe - Lil Kim">{{cite news|last1=Hova|first1=Tray|title=Diary Of Kimberly Jones|url=http://www.vibe.com/2011/06/diary-kimberly-jones-junejuly-2011-sex-issue-feature-pg-2/|accessdate=28 July 2015|work=Vibe Magzine|issue=June/July 2011|date=7 June 2011}}</ref> | Untertainment Records (Co-Founder/President)<ref name="NY Mag">{{cite news|last1=Landman|first1=Beth|last2=Mitchell|first2=Deborah|title=May 10, 1999 Dennis Rodman, Marilyn Manson, Donny and Marie Osmond, Larry King, Stanley Arkin, and more ...|url=http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/columns/intelligencer/1123/|accessdate=27 July 2015|work=NY Magazine|date=10 May 1999}}</ref><ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan J.|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing Limited|location=Burlington, VA|page=85|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> | [[Big Cat Records]] (CEO)<ref name="All Hip Hop2">{{cite web|last1=Hamilton|first1=Tiffany|last2=Stong|first2=Nolan|title=Big Cat CEO Jacob York Talks Gucci Mane Arrest, Says Hip-Hop Cops Gathering Info|url=http://allhiphop.com/2005/07/25/big-cat-ceo-jacob-york-talks-gucci-mane-arrest-says-hip-hop-cops-gathering-info/|website=AllHipHop.com|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref>}}
 | years_active = 1994-Present
 | website = [http://www.electricrepublic.com www.electricrepublic.com], [http://www.jacobyorkpresents.com www.jacobyorkpresents.com]}}
+'''Jacob York''' (born July 11, 1973), is an American [[entrepreneur]] and entertainment executive.<ref name=RollingOut1>{{cite news|last1=Williams|first1=Stereo|title=Jacob York is revolutionizing the business of partying|url=http://rollingout.com/2013/05/18/jacob-york-is-revolutionizing-the-business-of-partying/|accessdate=29 July 2015|work=Rolling Out|publisher=Steed Media|date=18 May 2013}}</ref><ref name="TheSource">{{cite news|last1=Craig|first1=Shenae|title=“Rumors Are Funny”, Karrueche’s Manager Denies Chris Brown Break Up|url=http://thesource.com/2014/07/10/rumors-are-funny-karrueches-manager-denies-chris-brown-break-up/|accessdate=3 August 2015|work=The Source|publisher=The North Star Group|date=10 July 2014}}</ref> He is the founder and president of the [[media company]] Electric Republic and the promotional [[marketing company]] Jacob York Presents.<ref name="Howard Homecoming JYP">{{cite web|last1=Strong|first1=Nolan|title=Rap Stars Line Up For Howard University’s Homecoming|url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/10/17/rap-stars-line-up-for-howard-universitys-homecoming/|website=AllHipHop.com|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref><ref name="Hip Hop Enquirer2">{{cite web|last1=Allante|first1=Tahitia|title=Karrueche Tran Gets Cast in "Vanity"|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/karrueche-tran-gets-cast-in-vanity/|website=Hip Hop Enquirer|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref><ref name=RollingOut1>{{cite news|last1=Williams|first1=Stereo|title=Jacob York is revolutionizing the business of partying|url=http://rollingout.com/2013/05/18/jacob-york-is-revolutionizing-the-business-of-partying/|accessdate=29 July 2015|work=Rolling Out|publisher=Steed Media|date=18 May 2013}}</ref> York is best known for his career in the [[music industry]] as the former president of [[Big Beat Records (American record label)|Undeas Records]], Untertainment Records and [[CEO]] of [[Big Cat Records (U.S. record label)|Big Cat Records]].<ref name="Vibe - Lil Kim">{{cite news|last1=Hova|first1=Tray|title=Diary Of Kimberly Jones|url=http://www.vibe.com/2011/06/diary-kimberly-jones-junejuly-2011-sex-issue-feature-pg-2/|accessdate=28 July 2015|work=Vibe Magzine|issue=June/July 2011|date=7 June 2011}}</ref><ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan J.|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing Limited|location=Burlington, VA|page=85|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref><ref name="Billboard">{{cite news|last1=Baraka|first1=Rhonda|title=The South's Shining Star|accessdate=15 September 2015|work=Billboard Newspaper|agency=Billboard Music Group|publisher=Howard Lander|date=27 October 2001}}</ref>
-== Professional Background ==
-===Music Industry===
-In 1994, York, along with Lance “Un” Rivera and [[Biggie Smalls]], created [[Big Beat Records (American record label)|Undeas Entertainment]] under a contract with [[Atlantic Records]].<ref name=WSJ>{{cite news|last1=Reily|first1=Patrick|title=Major Insurers Grow Wary Of Live Rap Performances|url=http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB859330702424517500|accessdate=27 August 2015|work=The Wall Street Journal|date=26 March 1997}}</ref> Undeas Entertainment remains responsible for some of the first popular [[Hip-Hop]] acts including [[Junior MAFIA|Junior M.A.F.I.A]] and [[Lil’ Kim]]<ref name="Vibe - Lil Kim">{{cite news|last1=Hova|first1=Tray|title=Diary Of Kimberly Jones|url=http://www.vibe.com/2011/06/diary-kimberly-jones-junejuly-2011-sex-issue-feature-pg-2/|accessdate=28 July 2015|work=Vibe Magzine|issue=June/July 2011|date=7 June 2011}}</ref> After the [[Death of Notorious BIG|death]] of Undeas Entertainment partner Biggie Smalls in 1997, York and Rivera closed the label and established Untertainment Records.<ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan J.|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing Limited|location=Burlington, VA|page=85|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Untertainment Records went on to sign musical acts including American rapper/actor [[Cam’ron]]<ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan J.|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing Limited|location=Burlington, VA|page=85|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref><ref name="NY Mag">{{cite news|last1=Landman|first1=Beth|last2=Mitchell|first2=Deborah|title=May 10, 1999 Dennis Rodman, Marilyn Manson, Donny and Marie Osmond, Larry King, Stanley Arkin, and more ...|url=http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/columns/intelligencer/1123/|accessdate=27 July 2015|work=NY Magazine|date=10 May 1999}}</ref>and [[Grammy Award|Grammy]]-nominated rapper-songwriter [[Charli Baltimore]]. Sony terminated the deal with Untertainment Records in 1999 after Cam’ron’s second album ‘Sports, Drugs and Entertainment’ ([[S.D.E.]]) was the subject of a [[lawsuit]] with the [[National Basketball Association]] for [[misappropriation]] of its logo.<ref name="NY Mag">{{cite news|last1=Landman|first1=Beth|last2=Mitchell|first2=Deborah|title=May 10, 1999 Dennis Rodman, Marilyn Manson, Donny and Marie Osmond, Larry King, Stanley Arkin, and more ...|url=http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/columns/intelligencer/1123/|accessdate=27 July 2015|work=NY Magazine|date=10 May 1999}}</ref><ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan J.|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing Limited|location=Burlington, VA|page=85|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref>
+From 1994-1997, York served as president of [[Undeas Recordings|Undeas Records]], a [[Brooklyn, NY|Brooklyn]]-based [[record label]] co-founded by York’s childhood friends Lance “Un” Rivera and the late [[Biggie Smalls]].<ref name="Vibe - Lil Kim">{{cite news|last1=Hova|first1=Tray|title=Diary Of Kimberly Jones|url=http://www.vibe.com/2011/06/diary-kimberly-jones-junejuly-2011-sex-issue-feature-pg-2/|accessdate=28 July 2015|work=Vibe Magzine|issue=June/July 2011|date=7 June 2011}}</ref> Under his leadership at the label, York worked with breakout [[Hip Hop]] acts including, but not limited to, [[Junior MAFIA]] and female [[Rap artist]], [[Lil Kim]].<ref name="Vibe - Lil Kim">{{cite news|last1=Hova|first1=Tray|title=Diary Of Kimberly Jones|url=http://www.vibe.com/2011/06/diary-kimberly-jones-junejuly-2011-sex-issue-feature-pg-2/|accessdate=28 July 2015|work=Vibe Magzine|issue=June/July 2011|date=7 June 2011}}</ref> York was the Associate Executive Producer on Lil Kim’s debut album, [[Hard Core (Lil' Kim album)|''Hard Core'']]. ''Hard Core'' is considered a [[Double platinum (disambiguation)|double platinum]] record by the [[RIAA]] and it debuted at number eleven on the U.S. [[Billboard 200]], which was the highest debut for an album by a female rapper at that time. York also executive produced Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s debut album, [[Conspiracy (Junior M.A.F.I.A. album)|''Conspiracy'']], which debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200 and sold over 69,000 copies in its first week. In 1997, after the [[Death of Notorious BIG|death]] of [[Biggie Smalls]], York and Rivera founded Untertainment Records under a joint-venture deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony’s]] [[Epic Records]]. York served as president of Untertainment Records<ref name="Billboard">{{cite news|last1=Baraka|first1=Rhonda|title=The South's Shining Star|accessdate=15 September 2015|work=Billboard Newspaper|agency=Billboard Music Group|publisher=Howard Lander|date=27 October 2001}}</ref>  and helped launch the careers of American rapper/actor [[Cam’ron]] and [[Grammy]]-nominated rapper-songwriter [[Charli Baltimore]].<ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan J.|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing Limited|location=Burlington, VA|page=85|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Sony terminated the deal with Untertainment Records in 1999 after Cam’ron’s second album [[S.D.E. (album)|''Sports, Drugs and Entertainment (S.D.E.)'']] was the subject of a lawsuit with the [[National Basketball Association]] for [[misappropriation]] of its logo.<ref name="NY Mag">{{cite news|last1=Landman|first1=Beth|last2=Mitchell|first2=Deborah|title=May 10, 1999 Dennis Rodman, Marilyn Manson, Donny and Marie Osmond, Larry King, Stanley Arkin, and more ...|url=http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/columns/intelligencer/1123/|accessdate=27 July 2015|work=NY Magazine|date=10 May 1999}}</ref><ref name="Nuwaubian Nation">{{cite book|last1=Palmer|first1=Susan J.|title=The Nuwaubian Nation: Black Spirituality and State Control|date=2010|publisher=Ashgate Publishing Limited|location=Burlington, VA|page=85|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> York also served as CEO of [[Big Cat Records (U.S. record label)|Big Cat Records]] in [[Atlanta, GA]]. At Big Cat Records, York worked with major rap artists such as [[Gucci Mane]], [[Buju Banton]] and [[Gangsta Boo]].<ref name="All Hip Hop2">{{cite web|last1=Hamilton|first1=Tiffany|last2=Stong|first2=Nolan|title=Big Cat CEO Jacob York Talks Gucci Mane Arrest, Says Hip-Hop Cops Gathering Info|url=http://allhiphop.com/2005/07/25/big-cat-ceo-jacob-york-talks-gucci-mane-arrest-says-hip-hop-cops-gathering-info/|website=AllHipHop.com|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref>
+In 2008, York launched Electric Republic, a media company that manages talent and produces [[digital content]] for [[millennials]].<ref name="Hip Hop Enquirer">{{cite web|last1=Wagner|first1=James|title=Exclusive Interview: Executive Producer Jacob York Calls Karrueche Tran An Iconic figure|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/exclusive-interview-executive-producer-jacob-york-calls-karrueche-tran-an-iconic-figure/|website=Hip Hop Enquirer|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref> <ref name="Hip Hop Enquirer2">{{cite web|last1=Allante|first1=Tahitia|title=Karrueche Tran Gets Cast in "Vanity"|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/karrueche-tran-gets-cast-in-vanity/|website=Hip Hop Enquirer|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref>. York executive produced the film [[Brotherly Love (2015 film)|''Brotherly Love'']], which was released in theaters nationwide on April 25, 2015 and stars [[Keke Palmer]], [[Cory Hardrict]] and [[Romeo Miller]]. As of July 2015, York, under Electric Republic, represents actress/model [[Karrueche Tran]]<ref name=TheSource>{{cite news|last1=Craig|first1=Shenae|title=“Rumors Are Funny”, Karrueche’s Manager Denies Chris Brown Break Up|url=http://thesource.com/2014/07/10/rumors-are-funny-karrueches-manager-denies-chris-brown-break-up/|accessdate=3 August 2015|work=The Source|publisher=The North Star Group|date=10 July 2014}}</ref>  and [[Wilhelmina Models|Wilhelmina model]] and [[social media]] personality Chantel Jeffries. In 2014, York and Electric Republic founded the Greek [[Social Media Network|social media networking]] [[Mobile app|app]], Prophytes. Prophytes launched out of [[Beta software|beta]] in the Summer of 2015 for both [[iOS]] and [[Android platform|Android]] platforms.<ref name=Hypepotamus>{{cite web|last1=Tucker|first1=Carey|title=Prophytes App Builds on Deep Fraternity Networks|url=http://www.hypepotamus.com/companies/prophytes/|website=Hypepotamus.com|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref>
-In 2004, York became CEO of [[Big Cat Records (U.S. record label)|Big Cat Records]].<ref name="All Hip Hop2">{{cite web|last1=Hamilton|first1=Tiffany|last2=Stong|first2=Nolan|title=Big Cat CEO Jacob York Talks Gucci Mane Arrest, Says Hip-Hop Cops Gathering Info|url=http://allhiphop.com/2005/07/25/big-cat-ceo-jacob-york-talks-gucci-mane-arrest-says-hip-hop-cops-gathering-info/|website=AllHipHop.com|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref>
+== Discography ==
-===Marketing and Events===
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
-York launched his promotional marketing company Jacob York Presents in 1994. The company has produced events all around the world and has worked with celebrities like [[Puff Daddy]] and [[Jay Z]].<ref name=RollingOut1>{{cite news|last1=Williams|first1=Stereo|title=Jacob York is revolutionizing the business of partying|url=http://rollingout.com/business/entrepreneurs-business-leaders/jacob-yoeprk-is-revolutionizing-the-business-of-partying/|accessdate=29 July 2015|work=Rolling Out|publisher=Steed Media|date=18 May 2013}}</ref>
+! Year !! Title !! Artist !! Type !! Role
-<ref name="Howard Homecoming JYP" />
+|-
+| 1995 || [[Conspiracy (Junior M.A.F.I.A. album)|''Conspiracy'']] || [[Junior MAFIA]] || Rap || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Conspiracy|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/conspiracy-mw0000645235|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
-===TV & Film===
+|-
-====Electric Republic====
+| 1996 || [[Hard Core (Lil' Kim album)|''Hard Core'']] || [[Lil Kim]] || Rap || Associate Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Hard Core|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/hard-core-mw0000597321/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
-In 2008, York officially launched Electric Republic,a [[media company]] that produces [[digital content]].<ref name="Hip Hop Enquirer">{{cite web|last1=Wagner|first1=James|title=Exclusive Interview: Executive Producer Jacob York Calls Karrueche Tran An Iconic figure|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/exclusive-interview-executive-producer-jacob-york-calls-karrueche-tran-an-iconic-figure/|website=Hip Hop Enquirer|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref> <ref name="Hip Hop Enquirer2">{{cite web|last1=Allante|first1=Tahitia|title=Karrueche Tran Gets Cast in "Vanity"|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/karrueche-tran-gets-cast-in-vanity/|website=Hip Hop Enquirer|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref>. Electric Republic executive produced the film ''[[Brotherly Love (2015 film)|Brotherly Love]]'', which was released in theaters nationwide on April 25, 2015 and stars [[Keke Palmer]], [[Cory Hardrict]] and [[Romeo Miller]].<ref name="Hip Hop Enquirer">{{cite web|last1=Wagner|first1=James|title=Exclusive Interview: Executive Producer Jacob York Calls Karrueche Tran An Iconic figure|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/exclusive-interview-executive-producer-jacob-york-calls-karrueche-tran-an-iconic-figure/|website=Hip Hop Enquirer|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref> As of 2015, Electric Republic represents Model/Actress/Host [[Karrueche Tran]],<ref name="Hip Hop Enquirer">{{cite web|last1=Wagner|first1=James|title=Exclusive Interview: Executive Producer Jacob York Calls Karrueche Tran An Iconic figure|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/exclusive-interview-executive-producer-jacob-york-calls-karrueche-tran-an-iconic-figure/|website=Hip Hop Enquirer|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref><ref name=TheSource>{{cite news|last1=Craig|first1=Shenae|title=“Rumors Are Funny”, Karrueche’s Manager Denies Chris Brown Break Up|url=http://thesource.com/2014/07/10/rumors-are-funny-karrueches-manager-denies-chris-brown-break-up/|accessdate=3 August 2015|work=The Source|publisher=The North Star Group|date=10 July 2014}}</ref> Actress/Acting Coach Lalanya Masters and Model/Social Media Influencer Chantel Jeffries.<ref name="Hip Hop Enquirer2">{{cite web|last1=Allante|first1=Tahitia|title=Karrueche Tran Gets Cast in "Vanity"|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/karrueche-tran-gets-cast-in-vanity/|website=Hip Hop Enquirer|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 1996 || [[''Gettin' Money (The Get Money Remix)'']] || [[Junior MAFIA]] || Rap || Associate Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Gettin' Money (The Get Money Remix)|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/gettin-money-the-get-money-remix-mw0000666211/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
-Electric Republic also owns other digital assets such as the Greek [[Social networking service|social networking app]], [http://www.Prophytes.com Prophytes]. Prophytes launched out of beta in the Summer of 2015 for both [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] platforms.<ref name=Hypepotamus>{{cite web|last1=Tucker|first1=Carey|title=Prophytes App Builds on Deep Fraternity Networks|url=http://www.hypepotamus.com/companies/prophytes/|website=Hypepotamus.com|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 1998 || [[Woo (soundtrack)|''Woo (Original Soundtrack)'']] || Multiple Artists || Motion Picture Soundtrack || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Woo (Original Soundtrack)|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/woo-original-soundtrack-mw0000034006/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 1998 || ''[[Confessions of Fire]]'' || [[Cam'ron]] || Rap || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Confessions of Fire|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/confessions-of-fire-mw0000031547/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2000 || [[S.D.E. (album)|''S.D.E'']] || [[Cam'ron]] || Rap || Associate Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=S.D.E.|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/sde-mw0000257949/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2000 || [[Dirty South (album)|''Dirty South'']] || [[Rasheeda]] || Rap || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Dirty South|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/dirty-south-mw0000102518/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2001 || ''Red Clay'' || Que Bo Gold || Rap || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Clay|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/red-clay-mw0000012866/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2003 || ''Enquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera'' || [[Gansta Boo]] || Rap || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Enquiring Minds, Vol. 2: The Soap Opera|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/enquiring-minds-vol-2-the-soap-opera-mw0000316987/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2004 || ''Street Ringers, Vol. 1: The Mix Tape'' || [[Gansta Boo]] || Rap || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Street Ringers, Vol. 1: The Mix Tape|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/street-ringers-vol-1-the-mix-tape-mw0000302235/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2005 || [[Trap House]] || [[Gucci Mane]] || Rap || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Trap House|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/trap-house-mw0000351303/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2005 || ''Straight Out da Pot'' || [[Maceo]] || Rap || A&R, Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Straight Out da Pot|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/straight-out-da-pot-mw0000689701/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2005 || ''Georgia Peach'' || [[Rasheeda]] || Rap || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Georgia Peach|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/georgia-peach-mw0000569720/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2006 || ''Toppa di Top and Dirty Rhythms'' || [[Buju Banton]] || Reggae || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Toppa di Top and Dirty Rhythms|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/toppa-di-top-and-dirty-rhythms-mw0000403474/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2006 || [[Killa Season]] || [[Cam'ron]] || Rap || A&R<ref>{{cite web|title=Killa Season|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/killa-season-mw0000417823/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|-
+| 2007 || ''Dat Type of Gurl'' || [[Rasheeda]] || Rap || Executive Producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Dat Type of Gurl|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/dat-type-of-gurl-mw0000584993/credits|website=AllMusic.com|accessdate=15 September 2015}}</ref>
+|}
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