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Revision as of 07:56, 14 February 2010
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| Roc Nation | |
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| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Jay-Z |
| Distributor(s) | Sony Music Entertainment |
| Genre | Hip hop, R&B, Pop |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York City, New York |
| Official website | RocNation.com |
"Roc Nation" is an American 360° management, music publishing and entertainment company founded by American rapper Jay-Z.
Conception
It was reported that Jay-Z, no longer heading Def Jam, has signed a deal with Live Nation to set up a joint venture called Roc Nation.[1] Implementing a reportedly redesigned business model, the full service entertainment company serves as management for Wale and Melanie Fiona, and has signed North Carolina rapper J. Cole[2] and British girl-group the Sugababes[3]. Roc Nation has signed a deal and will be distributed by Sony Music Entertainment.[4][5]
Artists
Signed artists
Managed artists
References
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/03/arts/music/03jayz.html?_r=1
- ^ http://www.hiphopgame.com/index2.php3?page=jcole
- ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_8028000/8028993.stm
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/jay-z-confirms-roc-nation-deals-with-sony-1003989086.story
- ^ http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/07/01/jay-z-talks-ditching-def-jam-new-deals-im-an-entrepreneur/
External links
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- ^ www.interscope.com/artist/default.aspx?aid=