Jay-Z signt Roc Nation zu Warner/Chappell Music

Jay-Z hat für sich und sein Label Roc Nation einen weltweiten Publishing Deal mit Warner/Chappell Music unterschrieben. Damit trägt das Unternehmen fortan alle Rechte an Jay-Zs bisheriger und zukünftiger Musik sowie der Künstler, die bei Roc Nation unter Vertrag stehen.

Der Deal kam zustande nachdem der ehemalige EMI Senior Executive Jon Platt vor vier Monaten zu Warner/Chappell Music wechselte. Jay-Z gab folgendes Statement zu der neuen Situation:

“The real meaning of success is being in the position to work with an individual you consider a friend. Jon Platt is such a person. He’s a man of extraordinary character as well as a remarkably talented executive with an ear for music and an eye for talent. It’s great to watch him grow to be one the best in the business.”

Jon Platt gab seinerseits zu Protokoll:

“I first partnered with Jay in 1996, and it’s been thrilling to work with my friend over the past 16 years as he’s grown into one of the world’s best songwriters and become a global icon. At the same time, Roc Nation is one of the most dynamic and influential music companies around. It is home to an extraordinary collection of hit-makers, who are writing and producing many of today’s most popular songs and collaborating with the world’s most successful artists. I couldn’t be happier to continue my relationships with Jay and Roc Nation and build on our partnerships at Warner/Chappell.”

Bei Roc Nation stehen derzeit neben Jay-Z selbst, u.a. J. Cole, Jay Electronica, Rita Ora, Willow Smith und Produzent Calvin Harris als Künstler unter Vertrag.