Jay Z owns Roc Nation Records, which he founded in 2008 after leaving his role as president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. However, this isn't his first venture into the record label business. Before Roc Nation, he co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995 alongside Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke.

Roc Nation Records operates as a full-service entertainment company, not just a traditional record label. It's a subsidiary of the larger Roc Nation company, which handles music publishing, talent management, sports management, and concert production.

The label has an impressive roster of artists, including:

Rihanna
J. Cole
Willow Smith
DJ Khaled
Belly
Victory Boyd

Before establishing Roc Nation, Jay Z's previous label, Roc-A-Fella Records, was notably successful in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It was eventually sold to Def Jam Recordings in 2004, where Jay Z served as president and CEO until 2007.

Roc Nation Records has evolved beyond traditional music distribution. The company has partnered with major organizations like the NFL and established a school of music, sports, and entertainment at Long Island University Brooklyn.

Through Live Nation Entertainment, Jay Z signed a $150 million deal that led to the creation of Roc Nation, making it one of the most significant deals in music industry history. Today, the label continues to expand its influence across various entertainment sectors while maintaining its core focus on music production and artist development.

The label operates from its headquarters in New York City, with additional offices in Los Angeles, London, and Nashville. This global presence has helped establish Roc Nation Records as one of the most influential record labels in contemporary music.

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