Jay-Z is expanding their artist management portfolio to the Big East. Roc Nation recently announced the signing of Korean Hip-Hop star Jay Park.
As a member of K-Pop group 2PM, Park went solo in 2010 and since has enjoyed great success as an independent artist via record label AOMG (Above Ordinary Music Group).
He took to his Instagram to make the announcement official with a photo taken from Roc Nation’s famed golden couch.
“It’s Official @RocNation This is a win for the Town This is a win for Korea This is a win for Asian Americans This is a win for the overlooked and underappreciated This is a win for genuine ppl who look out for their ppls This is a win for hard work and dedication This is a win for honesty and authenticity Thank you for the acknowledgement and recognition🙏🙏 Just gettin’ started 10년차가수인데 이제부터시작이네 🙌 🙌🙌#RocFam #RocNation.”
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Park has released four albums to date including his bilingual effort Everything You Wanted. Video of his single “Drive” below.
Per Billboard, Park is the first Asian American artist to sign to Roc Nation.
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Photo: Instagram screen cap
