Jay-Z Signs Cher Lloyd

[DJ Stashman]

dont you understand?

jay-z is trying to take over the uk. hes respected in the industry and taking advantage of what he has. i just question what direction hes taking it?

[Guest Waka Flocka Dave]

tbf doe hes signed Rita Ora aswell

she doesnt seem to be sayin much either

[Reivax ™]

Have this cringe image in my mind of her holding the roc sign : /

[Peyton Manning]

I understand that much, and i think its good that he's tryna bridge that gap over the atlantic, but Cher Lloyd seems like a pointless venture imo. He coulda done a bit of homework and found himself a U.K act with bags more talent than her. Admittedly there are alot of talentless ppl in the industry that are considered cash cows because theyre easily marketable but she isnt one of them. She looks like some any gypsy and she has the personality of a complete d*ckhead. She could have SOME success over here, nothing with any real longevity though....if half the ppl in her home country cant stand her i doubt anyone else in any other country will be having a bar (esp the U.S). I still think that zorn is a likely route lol

[Michel Kane]

Dunno why J. Cole is being mentioned like they're even in the same market.

Like I said in the other thread, only artist with a real problem is Rita Ora. Alexis Jordan to a lesser extent, but she got a hit single...

[Guest Waka Flocka Dave]

Lloyd is the perfect signing tbh, she already has a fanbase 1m+ fans on facebook n all that, she sung a tune on x factor, next week it was in the top 20, nt even the proper version some bootleg mixtape version

u could do ur homework n find someone good who has no fancbase, bt this is the obvious option

dnt know how long she'll last, but shes deffo hot property right now

[DJ Stashman]

its not about music any more. Its about connections. if you are a music artist and have a music lawyer or manager then you are likely to be ahead of anyone trying to get somewhere in the game. that is all.........

[TF S4DK]

You lot give Jay-Z too much credit.

However why people still sign to Roc Nation I REALLY dont know...

They haven't put out a album yet and been active for TWO years.

I look at J. Cole and say hell no.

Besides Simon signed them all, Roc Nation might be involved in her deal or management for a terrority but Simon Cowell dont give up money.

[Necksta]

would wife rita ora

[Young £]

loool you lot slating j.cole like he aint in full control of his situation

[Mr Q]

loool you lot slating j.cole like he aint in full control of his situation

This.

From what I've read from J.Cole, his own perfection is holding him back.

[carpedeum]

its in the same justin bieber, jay sean, prospect. more targetted audience over talent.

i still think she's an annoying little sh*t

/

im surprised that with the supposed renaissance of 'urban' UK music

these are the best selling singles of 2010... i thought they were doing better than this

[Wale]

she should of signed to will iam label... i thought Simon signed her though

[Michel Kane]

She probably is still with Cowell.

Ties exist between SyCo & Roc Nation

[Captain Planet]

You lot give Jay-Z too much credit.

However why people still sign to Roc Nation I REALLY dont know...

They haven't put out a album yet and been active for TWO years.

I look at J. Cole and say hell no.

Besides Simon signed them all, Roc Nation might be involved in her deal or management for a terrority but Simon Cowell dont give up money.

its like people forget where rockafella went

[Michel Kane]

Rihanna & Ne-Yo are 2 success stories still.

Bad still outweighs the good though.

Anyway, Roc Nation is a label, management & publishing company. Theree could be a variety of decision-makers involved, no-one knows any specifics.

[TF S4DK]

loool you lot slating j.cole like he aint in full control of his situation

This.

From what I've read from J.Cole, his own perfection is holding him back.

He said he thought his album would be out by now. About in his own control...

"Man, I thought my album would've been out right around now. But one thing I've learned in this game is you never know anything. I remember when they gave me the release date of October 26. I was so hyped. But I soon knew that wasn't gonna happen. I haven't even had a consistent three weeks in the studio. I'm blessed enough to be able to go out on the road. I get a good week in the studio but then I'm off for a show. But I still managed to pull off what I think is an incredible album."

[Yoshie]

loool you lot slating j.cole like he aint in full control of his situation

This.

From what I've read from J.Cole, his own perfection is holding him back.

He said he thought his album would be out by now. About in his own control...

"Man, I thought my album would've been out right around now. But one thing I've learned in this game is you never know anything. I remember when they gave me the release date of October 26. I was so hyped. But I soon knew that wasn't gonna happen. I haven't even had a consistent three weeks in the studio. I'm blessed enough to be able to go out on the road. I get a good week in the studio but then I'm off for a show. But I still managed to pull off what I think is an incredible album."

Cole wanted to have his album out now, but realised it wouldn't do great numbers, considering how good the album would have been.

The singles he put out didn't get enough attention so he put out the mixtape around the time of the first album date for the fans, and then decided to completely redo his album.

If you listen to interviews 6 months ago he said he has a full album ready to go out, then in interviews a couple months ago, he says he scrapped more than half the songs 'coz he didn't think they were good enough.

He's still yet to find the song which is perfect for Jay Z to feature on still.

He'll be dropping a single in the next month, then probably one weeks before the new album release date in March which should give him good numbers.

[BLACK VICTIM]

COUGHLANS OF CORK GUN FINGERS

[TF S4DK]

J Cole's buzz sells album, not the music. I think Drake proved that.

Whats happening now is the EXACT same thing that use to happen on Rocafella.