( JAY-Z @ Billion, developed and narrated by K.Qhamata 4 SMAART INCUBATOR, Inc. )
About Podcast Series: JAY-Z @ Billion is a new podcast series and commentary that chronicles the epic business rise of Hip Hop CEO and Business mogul, JAY-Z. Starting with his decision to form Roc-a-fella records in 1996, the series examines JAY's business moves, partnerships and biggest paid offs over the last 20 years.Answering complex business questions about the startup of Roc-A-fella, its collapse and buyout by Def Jam, the formation of Rocnation and strategy behind the purchase of Tidal.
Listen 2 Current Episodes ( List )
JAY-Z releases his book with Bing, builds a stadium and brings the Nets to Brooklyn.
JAY-Z leaves Def Jam, secures $150 million deal to launch ROC NATION, beats Elvis' record, buys an NBA team and founds an ad agency with Steve Stoute.
How JAY-Z takes control of Def Jam, takes Roc-a-fella from Dame and makes Budweiser pay him $$millions to promote Ace of Spade on Kingdome Come.
Jay-Z inks $ multi-million Reebok sneaker deal, drops the Blueprint and watches as Damon Dash unravels after the death of Aaliyah.
Jay-Z sells 5 million records, signs Beanie to form the Dynasty and co-founds a $100 million clothing line called Roc-a-wear.
After almost falling to a fatal gun shot, Jay-Z quicks selling drugs and plots to start his own music label, Roc-A-fella.