Roc Nation Signs Deal With Warner/Chappell
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Jay-Z’s Label Inks Publishing Agreement
Hip hop mogul Jay-Z has signed his Roc Nation label to a worldwide publishing administration agreement with Warner Music Group’s Warner/Chappell Music. AllHipHop reports that Warner/Chappell Music will now have rights to all Roc Nation future projects as well as Jay-Z’s music dating back to 2008. By the end of the year, Warner/Chappell will have publishing administration rights to most of Jay’s full catalog. “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,” said Warner/Chappell President, Creative Jon Platt in a statement. “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.” Warner/Chappell will be responsible for monitoring all copyrighted material of Roc Nation’s publishing roster as well as collecting royalties and promoting licensing deals for television commercials and movie soundtracks for the cadre of artists’ music. “The real meaning of success is being in the position to work with an individual you consider a friend,” said Jay. “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.” |
