I've read a few articles in my time, aimed to slander the Jay-Z way of mentoring and grooming artists for success. Let's face it though, they've had some validity...and their relevance was everlasting. At least until J. Cole came through and SMASHED everything; holding down Billboard's #1 spot for a few weeks, Cole World reaching a golden pinnacle, along with two of his lead singles. Let's also face the fact that no one credits Jay-Z for the success of Kanye West. Although, Jay all-the-way put him one TEN years ago...when you didn't even know his name. See: The Blueprint.
Now serving as HEAD of RocNation, 360-degree entertainment company, serving a boatload of artists including Cole, Jay Electronica, Willow Smith and Bridget Kelly, to name a few, the spotlight is on deck. How does Shawn Corey feel? *looks at Jay, hands him the mic*
“I think running a label is a bit like having kids. When you know someone needs more help, you help them. When you see that someone can make it on their own … you see Kanye or J. Cole, you see that sort of talent — you let that talent be. You let that talent find its way.”
SCREAM @ ME!!!
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