On Monday 7th June, Tinchy Stryder and Jack & Archie from Takeover Entertainment (his management team) created history for the British music scene; never mind British Urban Music. They went into business with Jay Z and Roc Nation.

Tinchy, who’s current street track “Gangsta” got it’s World Premiere on my show 2 weeks ago and was Jam Hot on my show last week was obviously keeping a big secret when he passed through the show last week!

Here’s the press release:

“Co owned by Jay Z and Roc Nation and Tinchy Stryder and his management company (Takeover Entertainment), Takeover Roc Nation is a worldwide 360 entertainment company, handling management, merchandise, records and live bookings for its artists. Takeover Roc Nation will be based in the UK, will distribute its record releases through Sony and will partner with Live Nation for all other aspects of the business.

Takeover Roc Nation is Jay Z and Roc Nation’s first European joint venture. Takeover Roc Nation is further proof of Tinchy’s status as a fully-fledged entertainment mogul having already founded his own clothing line (Star In The Hood), and his own publishing company, Takeover/ Cloud 9 (through EMI publishing), this latest venture consolidates Tinchy Stryder’s standing as savvy businessman and entrepreneur in addition to chart topping, million plus selling artist.”

Congrats to Tinch, Jack & Archie on making history with this deal. I can’t wait to see who he signs first…