Jay-Z signs Timbaland to his Roc Nation music label
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Jay-Z has signed fellow rapper Timbaland to his Roc Nation label.
The pair last collaborated on Justin Timberlake's new single, Suit & Tie.
The news was confirmed on the Roc Nation website, with a picture of the pair in a studio and a caption saying: "We would like to welcome Timbaland to the Roc Nation family!"
Other artists already on the label include Rita Ora and Calvin Harris. Rihanna, Solange and Haim are also managed by Roc Nation.
The pair have collaborated many times in the past, with Timbaland producing many of Jay-Z's albums.
He also produced Justin Timberlake's last album Future Sex/Love Sounds.
In the past Timbaland has worked with artists including Drake, Katy Perry and Leona Lewis.
He has had UK number ones with the tracks Give it to Me, featuring Justin Timberlake, and Nelly Furtado's The Way I Are.
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