record label

1. Record label research
Roc Nation

2. Context
Roc Nation is an American entertainment company founded by jay-Z. the label is
operated by the Sony Music Entertainment and distributed by Universal music
group.
The label was founded in April 2008 when live nation partnered with rapper jay-Z.
In 2008 Jay-Z and Norwegian producers Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen
of the production duo Stargate formed the label StarRoc. The label is a 50/50
partnership between Stargate and Jay-Z's Roc Nation entertainment
company, which he signed in the same year to Live Nation.
In early April 2013, Roc Nation formed a new sports management division, Roc
Nation Sports.

3. It is home to a diverse roster comprised of critically acclaimed
recording artists, writers and producers.
These include Rihanna, Shakira, J Cole, Rita Ora, Calvin Harris, NO ID,
Timbaland, M.I.A., Santigold, deadmau5, Wale, etc. Roc Nation has a
partnership with global management company, Three Six Zero.

4. Artists
Act
Year signed
Roc Nation
albums
Star Roc albums
Jay-Z
2009
2
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J.Cole
2009
2
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Rita Ora
2010
1
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Bridget Kelly
2009
-
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Alexis Jordan
2009
-
1
Hugo
2010
1
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Jay Electronica
2010
-
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Willow smith
2010
-
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Sugababes
2009-10
1
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Arlissa
2013
-
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Calvin harris
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