Jay-Z and songwriter/producer Stargate have partnered up together to launch a new record label and music publishing company under Jay-Z’s Roc Nation venture with Live Nation.
The record label and publishing company will “find new talent and develop artists through mutually beneficial global partnerships which include music distribution, publishing, touring and merchandising.”
Stargate will be on working on upcoming albums from Lindsay Lohan, Beyonce, Monica, R. Kelly and Keyshia Cole. As for Jay-Z, his new album, “Blueprint 3,” is expected before year’s end. “Blueprint 3” will be his last album under his Def Jam contract, after that his Live Nation deal begins.