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Hip Hop Since 1978

New York City based management and production company

New York City based management and production company

Hip Hop Since 1978 (HHS78) is a management and production company based in New York City. It was started by Gee Roberson and Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua. HHS78 has been involved in the daily operations of Roc-A-Fella Records since the label's inception in the mid-1990s. HHS78 originally signed Kanye West to their production and management company in 1998 and negotiated his signing with Roc-A-Fella Records. HHS78's first official project was West's 2004 album, The College Dropout.

In January 2007, they partnered with Bryant Entertainment. As a result, they managed the careers of Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj (who were signed to Young Money/Cash Money Records).

In January 2009, Kyambo Joshua and Columbia Records parted ways. In 2009, HHS78 signed Young Jeezy to their management firm.

As of 2014, the agency no longer exists. At the same time, Kyambo Joshua joined the A&R department at Def Jam Recordings (along with record producer No I.D.), while Gee Roberson has launched other management agencies.

Clients

  • Lil Wayne
  • Kanye West
  • Nicki Minaj
  • T.I.
  • Drake
  • Just Blaze

References

References

  1. [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200503/ai_n13485264l Hip Hop Since 1978 Principals G. Roberson & Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua Extend Agreement With Atlantic]
  2. Anderson, Italiana. "Lil Wayne manager, Drake and Nicki Minaj label partner named JSU grand marshal".
  3. (March 2, 2009). "Young Jeezy Signs With Hip Hop Since 1978 Management".
  4. "Revolt - No I.D. And Kyambo 'Hip Hop' Joshua Named New EVP's Of Def Jam Records". Revolt.tv.
  5. (October 17, 2014). "The Maverick Movement: Meet the Industry Movers Working Together to Steer the Careers of Madonna, U2, Britney and More". [[Prometheus Global Media]].
  6. (14 October 2011). "A$AP Rocky Signs with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records".
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