Jay-Z’s label signs Timbaland

Timbaland has signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label.

The rapper and producer – who has worked on tracks for Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Rowland and a host of other stars – has signed with Jay’s label, which is also home to Rita Ora and Alexis Jordan.

Jay posted a picture of them together on his Life + Times blog, with a caption reading: "We would like to welcome Timbaland to the Roc Nation family!"

Timbaland, whose real name is Timothy Mosley, also tweeted about the move, writing: "Just want to thank everybody who is congratulating me on my new business venture. I appreciate it. #bigmoves #newbeginnings #rocnation (sic)."

Timbaland has also previously produced tracks for Jay – who founded Roc Nation in 2008 – including hits Big Pimpin, Dirt Off Your Shoulder  and N***a What, N***a Who.

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