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Jahlil Beats Signs To Roc Nation

Pizzo — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:34:01 +0000

Producer Jahlil Beats – the man most recently behind Meek Mill’s “Ima Boss” – has signed a deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation imprint. He spoke with XXL about the new venture.

“I was in a bidding war with like six different labels for publishing deals,” he said. “I just feel like Roc Nation, as a brand, as a name, was bigger than life. On top of that, they gave me an offer I couldn’t refuse, where I could have so much space to do whatever I want to do outside of Roc Nation.”

“I had tried to give Jay some beats at [Philadelphia’s] Powerhouse 2009. I waited for him at the entrance, and when he was coming in I was like, ‘Yo, I got these joints.’ And Jay was like, ‘Nah, I don’t want that.’ Then, a couple years later, I’m in his office and he talking about, ‘I’m a fan of your work.’ It’s crazy.”

Jahlil explains that he will not only produce, but also will rhyme on his upcoming projects.

“I did like 90% of Bow Wow’s Underrated album. I’m working on Fab’s album. I’m working on stuff with Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Willow, Jaden Smith. I got like four joints on Red Café’s album that’s dropping in February. I’m working with Soulja Boy, Tyga. I’m working with so many cats. Meek got so many tracks from me. That’s a given. I’m working on my own stuff, too. It’s a mixtape. I’m spitting.”

Young Guru Speaks On Roc Nation, J. Cole, Jay Electronica & More.

Pizzo — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:08:42 +0000

Engineer extraordinaire Young Guru speaks on his work with Jay-Z and the Roc Nation imprint.

J. Cole Speaks On "Cole World: The Sideline Story" LP

Pizzo — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:43:13 +0000

J. Cole speaks with Soul Culture TV and at Bonnaroo, on the September 27th release of his long-awaited official Roc Nation debut LP, Cole World: The Sideline Story.

J. Cole Speaks On His Forthcoming LP.

Pizzo — Thu, 19 May 2011 07:07:49 +0000

J. Cole speaks at the BET Awards press conference about his upcoming Roc Nation debut, including the delays, what to expect from the LP, and nailing down a lead single.

Range – "Beautiful You Are" (feat. Wale)

Pizzo — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:31:31 +0000

Roc Nation signee Range taps Wale for this modernized jacking of Cypress Hill’s “Insane In The Membrane”. Nice little party starter.

LISTEN: Range – “Beautiful You Are” (feat. Wale)

J. Cole, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean In The Studio

Pizzo — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:24:05 +0000

Three Little Digs crew got some inside access to a G.O.O.D. Music / Roc Nation recording pow-wow, as each J. Cole, CyHi, and Big Sean create in the studio together. No big reveals here, but definitely some interesting insider footage.

Willow – “Whip My Hair” (Video)

Pizzo — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:36:52 +0000

Roc Nation’s youngest in charge sets it off with this certified smash. This may be the first club-banger from someone under 10 years old.

SkullCandy Teams With Roc Nation For Branded Headphones

Pizzo — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:56:54 +0000

Following in the footsteps of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z is next in line to offer his own set of branded headphones through a new deal that teams up his label Roc Nation with headphone manufacturer Skullcandy. The first release will be the Roc Nation Aviator, as seen above, due out this June, with [cont.]

J. Cole Live @ SOB's (Video)

Pizzo — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:47:57 +0000

Brand new footage from Roc Nation artist J. Cole’s performance tonight at S.O.B.’s…. Killing shit with his new track “Who Dat”….. {Source: MI]

J. Cole Live In Atlanta @ The Loft

Pizzo — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:27:30 +0000

J.Cole @ The Loft, Atlanta. from Benjamin Styles on Vimeo.

Professionally shot / edited footage from Roc Nation rapper J. Cole’s recent performance in ATL.