Roc-A-Fella Records

NYC based Hiphop label founded by Damon Dash, Jay-Z and Kareem "Biggs" Burke as an independent label. Home to the likes of Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Cam'Ron, The Diplomats, DJ Clue?, Memphis Bleek and Kanye West. Was distributed by a 50% partnership with Def Jam Recordings, part of The Island Def Jam Music Group. Jay-Z left Island Def Jam Music Group to form Roc Nation.