Roc Nation

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Roc Nation
Private
Industry Entertainment
Founded 2008
Founder Shawn "Jay Z" Carter
Headquarters New York City, U.S.
Area served
 Worldwide
Divisions Roc Nation Sports
Three Six Zero Group
Website Official website
Roc Nation Records
Distributor(s) Universal Music Distribution

Roc Nation, LLC is an American entertainment company established by rapper Jay Z. The company has offices in New York City, London and Los Angeles. It is a full service entertainment company housing a record label, talent agency, touring and concert production company, music, film, and television production company as well as a music publishing house. The company is home to a diverse roster of recording artists, musicians and record producers such as J. Cole, Big Sean, Rihanna, Kanye West, Grimes, Demi Lovato, DJ Khaled, T.I. and Rita Ora. The company also has partnerships with global management companies Three Six Zero and Philymack.

History

Roc Nation was founded by Jay Z in 2008. The firm has a multi-year partnership with live event company Live Nation.[1][2][3] In June 2009, Roc Nation signed a 4-year distribution deal with Sony Music.[4] In 2010, Roc Nation partnered with London-based entertainment company Three Six Zero Group.[5] In February 2013, Roc Nation signed a worldwide music publishing administration deal with Warner/Chappell Music.[6] In April 2013, Roc Nation formed a new sports management division, Roc Nation Sports, a subsidiary dedicated to sports representation for professional athletes.[7] Shortly thereafter, Roc Nation Sports also launched a boxing promotion division.[8] After the Sony deal expired, in April 2013, Roc Nation signed a multi-year partnership with Universal Music.[9] In February 2015, Roc Nation and Three Six Zero Group announced the formation of Three Six Zero Entertainment, a division representing clients in film, television and the literary arts.[10]

Management

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Publishing

Label

Act [16] Year signed Roc Nation albums
Jay Z 2008 3
J. Cole 2009 3
Jay Electronica 2010 —
Willow 2010 1
Mayaeni 2012 —
DJ Mustard 2013 1
Rihanna 2014 1
Meek Mill 2016 1
Claudia Leitte 2014 —
ROMANS 2014 —
Alexa Goddard 2014 —
Vic Mensa 2015 —
DOROTHY 2015 —
Belly 2015 —
T.I. 2016 —
Yandel 2016 —
Justine Skye 2016 —

See also

References

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