What is Roc Nation?
'''Roc Nation''' is an American [[record label]] and music publishing company. ==Background== It was reported that [[Jay-Z]], no longer heading [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]] and coming up on his last album for the company, has already inked a deal with Live Nation to set up an imprint called Roc Nation.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/03/arts/music/03jayz.html?_r=1 | title=In Rapper's Deal, a New Model for Music Business | work=The New York Times | date=3 April 2008 | last1=Leeds | first1=Jeff | access-date=19 November 2022 | archive-date=20 March 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320184652/http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/03/arts/music/03jayz.html?_r=1 | url-status=live }}</ref> Implementing a reportedly redesigned business model, the label serves as management for [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]] and [[Melanie Fiona]], and has signed North Carolina rapper [[J.Cole]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hiphopgame.com/index2.php3?page=jcole |title=Exclusive Hip Hop News, Audio, Lyrics, Videos, Honeys, Wear, Sneakers, Download Mixtapes |access-date=2022-11-19 |archive-date=2009-04-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090412223953/http://www.hiphopgame.com/index2.php3?page=jcole |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is unknown which artists will be shifted from [[Roc-A-Fella]] to Roc Nation. According to The New York Times, Jay-Z is finalizing a deal with concert promoter Live Nation for $150 million, one of the richest contracts ever awarded to a musician. This partnership, which will be named Roc Nation, will include financing for Jay-Z's own entertainment ventures (which are expected to become a record label, talent/management agency, and music publishing company). Live Nation is expected to contribute $5 million a year in overhead for five years, with another $25 million available to finance Jay-Z's acquisitions or investments. Roc Nation would then split profits with Live Nation. To finalize the deal, Jay-Z will depart from Def Jam Records after he turns in his last required album und