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and Norwegian record production team Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen of the production duo

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. The label was a 50/50 partnership between Stargate and Jay-Z's

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entertainment company, which he signed in the same year to

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. StarRoc, during its time, was headquartered at Jay-Z's recording studio, Roc the Mic, in

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contestant Alexis Jordan and songwriter Range were signed to the label.

Roster

Former artists

* Alexis Jordan *Range

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Roc Nation Presents: Range (A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape)'' - Range (2010) * '' Alexis Jordan'' - Alexis Jordan (2011) * ''No Strings'' - Range (2011) (Shelved)

Singles

* "Ghetto Dance" (Featuring

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) - Range (2010) *"

Happiness Happiness is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of positive feelings, from contentment to intense joy. It is often associated with positive life experiences, such as achieving goals, spending time with loved ones, ...

" - Alexis Jordan (2010) *" Good Girl" - Alexis Jordan (2011) *" Hush Hush" - Alexis Jordan (2011) *"

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" (Featuring J. Cole) - Alexis Jordan (2013) * "Gone" - Alexis Jordan (2014)

References

External links

Official Website
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