Roc Nation is a joint venture with Live Nation Entertainment that was created as part of Jay-Z's $150 million deal with that company in 2008. It includes a record label, music publishing division and a growing roster of artists under management, including Rihanna, Shakira, Timbaland, M.I.A. and Kylie Minogue. As part of the deal, Rihanna will also extend her recording contract with Universal. Jay-Z's own albums had long come out through Def Jam -- he was president of the label for several years in the mid-2000s -- but after starting Roc Nation, his latest solo album, "The Blueprint 3," was released through a distribution arrangement with Atlantic. "This agreement presents a unique opportunity for Roc Nation's artists -- being able to continue to operate as an independent label with the strength, power and reach of the best major," Jay-Z said in a statement. "I look forward to a long and prosperous collaboration with U.M.G. It feels good to be home."