Rapsody Signs Deal With Jay Z's Roc Nation

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Rapsody Signs Deal With Jay Z's Roc Nation

The conversation about the lack of prominent female emcees always involves a discussion on the responsibility rap labels have across the globe to be inclusive, and not perpetuate the idea that rap is primarily a man’s sport. In recent years, we’ve seen Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Tink, Dreezy, Kamaiyah, Noname Gypsy and a host of other female emcees dominate and shine on their respective stages, forcing labels to step up and form partnerships. Roc Nation is the latest to do so, as they’ve announced the addition of North Carolina rapper Rapsody to their roster.

Though details are sparse on the actual terms of the Jamla rapper’s deal, considering Roc Nation has separate label and management rosters, she made the announcement during this year’s Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival.

"I'm Jamla/Roc Nation," Rapsody said during the livestream. It's unclear at this time in which capacity she has signed to Roc Nation. There's the label division for artists directly signed to Roc Nation, which includes J. Cole, Jay Electronica, and Rihanna. There's also a management division. Some of the artists on that tier are Fabolous, Big Sean, and Meek Mill.

This is a huge look for Rapsody, who has been putting in work in the rap game for about a decade, first as a member of Kooley High and later joining 9th Wonder's independent label Jamla. She released her debut album The Idea of Beautiful in 2012 and has kept her pen game sharp with a string of projects that include She Got Game and Beauty and the Beast.