Roc Nation empowers music artists with ROC Nation Distribution

Roc Nation Records has modified its name to ROC Nation Distribution, following a merger with Equity Distribution (EQ), which prioritizes the needs, interests, and goals of music artists.

On August 15, Roc Nation announced its newest entity as a destination for artists. Through the merger, Roc Nation and EQ have combined their business models to offer signed artists recent access to technology, business knowledge and freedom, in line with a press release.

Now, with ROC Nation Distribution, artists can enjoy a hybrid model of unique services, including maintaining independence and ownership of their masters and inventive control. The recent platform offers a proprietary dashboard where artists can receive data analytics and have the flexibility to pick from quite a lot of services across the corporate.

All artists signed Roc Nation shall be a part of ROC Nation Distribution with this recent formation. Additionally, Roc Nation co-president Shari Bryant has resigned from her position.

Bryant joined the label as co-president alongside Omar Grant in 2019 following the departure of former label president Benny Pough. Under her and Grant’s leadership, artists signed to the label include Maeta, Ambre, Reuben Vincent and Kalan FrFr.

Roc Nation has grown significantly since its inception in 2008, when it was launched as a three way partnership with Live Nation to cover Jay-Z’s tour and future recordings. But after signing its first artist, J. Cole, Roc Nation quickly transformed right into a full-service entertainment company.

The company’s offerings include management, sports, publishing and distribution, and the favored Made In America music festival. Roc Nation also boasts a partnership with the NFL, where the corporate oversees programming for the Super Bowl Halftime Show and the league’s social justice initiatives.

Roc Nation’s current talent roster includes J. Cole, Rihanna, Rapsody, Vic Mensa, Belly, Snoh ​​​​Aalegra, and Jaden and Willow Smith. The management roster includes Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, DJ Khaled, J Balvin, Yo Gotti, Robin Thicke, Christina Aguilera, and more.