A$AP Ferg has joined the roster team at Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. While announcing his new single produced by The Neptunes which will drop on Oct. 29. Variety reports.“It has always been a dream to work with Jay-Z,” Ferg says. “For decades I have looked up to the moves he’s made with his diverse range of business ventures but especially with companies like Roc-A-Fella and Roc Nation. His ability to build brands and create teams alongside leaders like Jay Brown is unmatched and it feels good to be officially a part of the family.”
Although Ferg is with Roc Nation, he still remains signed to A$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records, and he will be using the name “Ferg” for his non-A$AP releases.”Ferg is very much still part of the Mob, and is A$AP Ferg within A$AP Mob…” Ferg as an individual artist and with his solo career is Ferg,” clarified Roc Nation in a statement. After being introduced to the world as a member of the A$AP Mob, A$AP Ferg launched his solo career in 2013 with Trap Lord, which includes platinum-selling singles “Shabba” and “Work (Remix)” featuring A$AP Rocky.
Ferg’s success, goes beyond music he has landed many partnerships with Adidas, Hennessy, Tiffany & Co. and more. Back in August, he partnered with Snapple Beverage to release a documentary and merch line. Ferg has produced and directed a documentary along with his creative partner Shomi Patwary honoring New York City bodegas, titled “A Snapple Corner Story.”
The 10-minute film explores the impact bodegas and their owners have on local culture and among those sharing related stories beyond Ferg are Bodega Bamz, Steve Rodriguez and Dapper Dan.
Other artists in Roc Nation management are Megan Thee Stallion, Big Sean, Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill and more.
