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Roc Nation
Type Limited liability company
Industry Entertainment
Founded 2008
Founder(s) Jay-Z
Headquarters New York, NY, U.S.
Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.
Area served Worldwide
Parent Live Nation
Website rocnation.com

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

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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]

Artists

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] 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. 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. ^ K Koke Roc Nation profile, www.rocnation.com
  17. ^ "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. 
  18. ^ "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. 
  19. ^ http://rocnation.com/mia/
  20. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Mark Ronson". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/markronson-2/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  21. ^ "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. 
  22. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Melanie Fiona". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/melaniefiona/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  23. ^ 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. 
  24. ^ 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. 
  25. ^ "TMeek Mill signs management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation". http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a381038/meek-mill-signs-management-deal-with-jay-zs-roc-nation.html. Retrieved 2012-05-10. 
  26. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Rihanna". Rocnation.com. 2011-02-18. http://rocnation.com/rihanna/. Retrieved 2012-03-02. 
  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. ^ "XXcLusive: Shakira Signs to Roc Nation for Management". xxlmag.com. 20 February 2012. http://m.xxlmag.com/v/News/XxclusiveShakiraSign/?KSID=65233f802d2c536c301adcc6c2ad9c65. Retrieved 21 February 2012. 
  31. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – The Ting Tings". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/the-ting-tings/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  32. ^ 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. 
  33. ^ "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. 
  34. ^ 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. 
  35. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Andrea Martin". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/andreamartin/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  36. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Carmen Key". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/carmen-key/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  37. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Chased J". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/chasej/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  38. ^ a b "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Clay Morrison". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/clay-morrison/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  39. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Ester Dean". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/ester-dean/. Retrieved 2012-01-16. 
  40. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – James Fauntleroy II". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/jamesfauntleroy/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  41. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – J Angel". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/j-angel-2/. Retrieved 2011-08-03. 
  42. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Makeba Riddick". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/makebariddick/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  43. ^ "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. 
  44. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Philip Lawrence". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/philip-lawrence/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  45. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Ben Harrison". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/benharrison/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  46. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Chase and Status". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/chaseandstatus/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  47. ^ "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. 
  48. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Dave McCracken". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/davemccracken/. Retrieved 2011-08-03. 
  49. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Deputy". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/deputy-2/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  50. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Jahlil Beats". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/jahlil-beats/. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 
  51. ^ "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. 
  52. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Lab Ox". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/labox/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  53. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Music Kidz". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/musickidz/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  54. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – NO ID". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/noid/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  55. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Noisia". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/noisia/. Retrieved 2011-08-02. 
  56. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Peter Ibsen". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/peter-ibsen/. Retrieved 2011-03-13. 
  57. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – S1". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/s1/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  58. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Shux". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/shux/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  59. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Stargate". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/stargate/. Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  60. ^ "The Official Website of Roc Nation – Switch". Rocnation.com. http://rocnation.com/switch/. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 
  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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  • Marcos Torvar
  • Rob Kinelski
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  • Kevin "KD" Davis
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