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Roc Nation (LLC.)
Parent companyLive Nation
Founded2008
FounderJay-Z
Distributor(s)Sony Music Entertainment
GenreVarious
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York City, New York
Official websiteRocNation.com

Roc Nation is an American management, music publishing and entertainment company founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter.

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] After Jay Z listened to the mixtape The Warm Up, J. Cole became the first artist to sign to Roc Nation.[5]

Artists

Signed artists

Act Year signed Roc Nation Albums Star Roc Albums
Jay-Z Founder 2 —
J. Cole[6][7] 2009 1 —
J-Nasty[8] 2010 — 1
Adele[9] 2010 — —
Beyoncé[10][11] 2010 1 —
DMX[7][12][13] 2010 — —
Linkin Park[14] 2010 — —
Jaden Smith[15] 2010 — —
French Montana[16][17][18] 2011 — —

Managed artists

Managed songwriters

Managed producers

Managed DJs

Audio engineers

Mixing/Mastering engineers

Discography

Albums

Singles

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. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  2. ^ Cohen, Jonathan (2008-09-25). "Jay-Z, Stargate form label, publishing company". Reuters. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  3. ^ Hot right now:     (2008-05-02). "Jay-Z 'Signs Massive Deal With Live Nation'". Gigwise. Retrieved 2011-03-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  4. ^ "Jay-Z and Tinchy Stryder team up on Takeover Roc Nation". BBC News. BBC. 2010-06-09. Retrieved 2011-07-28.
  5. ^ "J. COLE: READY TO ROC THE NATION". BluesandSoul.com. 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. 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. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  11. ^ Srisirirungsimakul, Nuttaporn (2010-09-17). "Hugo Chakrabongse: From 'trash' in Thailand to triumph in the United States". CNNGo.com. 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. 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. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  17. ^ "Jay-Z Adds Britain's K Koke To Roc Nation". Rttnews.com. 2011-01-18. 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. Retrieved 2011-02-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "US Rapper Jay Z | Expand UK Market | Kkoke Roc Nation | Susprect Entertaiment | RCA - Oneindia Entertainment". Entertainment.oneindia.in. 2011-01-19. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  20. ^ "K Koke Signs With Jay-Z'S Roc Nation? | Mtv Uk". Mtv.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  21. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Mark Ronson". Rocnation.com. 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. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  23. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Melanie Fiona". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  24. ^ Scott, Nardene (17 Aug 2010). "FASHION : Trey Songz and Melanie Fiona Named New Faces of Rocawear". RWD Magazine. 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. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  26. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Rihanna". Rocnation.com. 2011-02-18. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  27. ^ "Rihanna Drops Manager, Joins Jay-Z's Roc Nation". The Hollywood Reporter. 2010-10-20. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  28. ^ By Daniel Kreps (2010-10-21). "Rihanna Signs With Jay-Z's Roc Nation | Rolling Stone Music". Rollingstone.com. 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. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  30. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – The Ting Tings". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  31. ^ Hughes, Josiah (2009-11-11). "The Ting Tings Sign to Jay-Z's Roc Nation Imprint". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  32. ^ "The Ting Tings To Work With Jay-Z | Jay-Z | News | MTV UK". Mtv.co.uk. 2009-11-11. 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. Retrieved 2011-03-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  34. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Andrea Martin". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  35. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Carmen Key". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  36. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Chased J". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  37. ^ a b "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Clay Morrison". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  38. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – James Fauntleroy II". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  39. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – J Angel". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-08-03.
  40. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Makeba Riddick". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  41. ^ "Beyonce - Baltimore songwriter creates the words that Beyonce and others sing - Baltimore Sun". Articles.baltimoresun.com. 2010-05-16. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  42. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Philip Lawrence". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  43. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Ben Harrison". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  44. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Chase and Status". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  45. ^ "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. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  46. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Dave McCracken". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-08-03.
  47. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Deputy". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  48. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Jahlil Beats". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  49. ^ "Jahlil Beats Talks Roc Nation Signing, "I'm A Boss Remix"". xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
  50. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Lab Ox". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  51. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Music Kidz". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  52. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – NO ID". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  53. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Noisia". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
  54. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Peter Ibsen". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  55. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – S1". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  56. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Shux". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  57. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Stargate". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  58. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Switch". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  59. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – D-Nice". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  60. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Harley Viera-Newton". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  61. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Mark Ronson". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  62. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Samantha Ronson". Rocnation.com. 2010-10-08. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  63. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Solange Knowles". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  64. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Marcos Torvar". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  65. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Rob Kinelski". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  66. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Dave Pensado". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
  67. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Kevin "KD" Davis". Rocnation.com. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
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