While Drake has been in the spotlight of a major-label bidding war, he’s always kept it close to home with a complex arrangement finding him signed independently through Wayne’s Young Money imprint and managed by Hip Hop Since 1978 (whom also manages Weezy, Jeezy, and oh yeah, Yeezy). The new deal for Drake sees him keeping his Young Money status in place, but distributed by Universal Republic. The debut album, Thank Me Later, is due by the end of the year and will (obviously) feature Kanye, Lil’ Wanye, and Jay-Z.
Speaking of Jay-Z, his new imprint will not be through Universal, this time around, as Jay has left Def Jam to form Roc Nation. Artists rumored to be signed to the new imprint include J. Cole, B.S.M Gangsta & Flea, and Young Gunz. The label has signed a distribution deal with Sony Music (surprisingly), however Sony will not be the place where Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 is released. Atlantic has nabbed the release rights in a “one-off” situation for just that album. The video for the album’s first single, “D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune)”,was released earlier this week.
Can Kanye’s new deal be next? – DJ Pizzo
Comments
No Comments
Leave a reply
- Raekwon Sets A Release Date For “F.I.L.A.” Album
- BUSH: A Snoop Odyssey Produced By Pharrell Williams [Preview]
- Drake – “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” Surprise Album on iTunes Now
- Action Bronson “Mr. Wonderful” Cover Art and Tracklist
- Juicy J “Blue Dream & Lean 2″ Mixtape Cover Art & Release Date Revealed
- MF Grimm “MF Love Songs” Cover Art + Tracklist
- Lord Hakim – “Brass Knucklez” (feat. Vast Aire & Phizz Ed)
- IAMSU! – “Hella Good” (feat. Tyga)
- DJ Kay Slay – “I Declare War” (feat. Styles P, Sheek Louch, Vado, Raekwon, & Rell)
- Maverick Sabre – “We Don’t Wanna Be” (feat. Joey Bada$$)
- Cannibal Ox – “Blade: Art of Ox” (feat. Artifacts & U-God; prod. Black Milk)
- Asher Roth – “Blow Your Head” (prod. Nottz)
- It's Time To Say Goodbye...
Commented on by Yungplex - It's Time To Say Goodbye...
Commented on by geedubbleyoo - Fat Trel - "In My Bag" (feat. Wale)
Commented on by Katae - Kanye West's "Runaway": What Does It All Mean?
Commented on by fidgar - Sole Vs. El-P: Part One - Sole
Commented on by Reno Yakavetta - It's Time To Say Goodbye...
Commented on by Atom
1 July, 2009@2:38 am
0 comments