Rap-Up.com || Ester Dean Signs Management Deal with Roc Nation

Ester Dean is responsible for penning some of pop’s biggest hits in the last year, and now she’s forging ahead with her career as a recording artist. The hitmaker has inked a management deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.

Dean, whose writing credits include Rihanna’s “Rude Boy,” Katy Perry’s “Firework,” and Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass,” kicked off the new year by announcing her addition to the Roc roster, which includes Rihanna, J. Cole, and Willow Smith.

“I’m so Grateful 4 my Team Past and Present! Bringing in the New Year with my new Team @RocNation 2012,” tweeted the Oklahoma native.

In 2009, the singer-songwriter scored a hit of her own with her Chris Brown-assisted single “Drop It Low.” Her debut album is due later this year on Interscope Records.

2012 is shaping up to be another big year for Dean, who will also star in the comedy Pitch Perfect and lend her voice to the animated film Ice Age: Continental Drift.

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37 Comments

KillBill
January 2nd, 2012 at 9:01 am
ROCnation is about to SLAY!

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Forch Fabalon Reply:
January 3rd, 2012 at 2:37 pm
@KillBill,

i know she was gettin it on the pen tip, good move

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Bee
January 2nd, 2012 at 9:05 am
does this mean that she can’t write songs for other artists that don’t belong to roc nation?

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p Reply:
January 2nd, 2012 at 9:07 am
@Bee, nope she can write for whoever she wants, they will probs keep a close eye on who though

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infamous
January 2nd, 2012 at 9:50 am
Can´t wait for Ester Dean music.

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Lauryn
January 2nd, 2012 at 10:12 am
Throw That Motherf*cking ROC Up Miss.Dean!

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flawda
January 2nd, 2012 at 10:14 am
Congrats to her, it’s a good look for her because Roc Nation can get her music to other big artists due to their industry connects. Plus her business will be handled properly and not get ripped off by shady people who don’t pay producers/writers (YMCMR).

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Redchainsaw
January 2nd, 2012 at 10:18 am
Congrats this is an awesome move

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pia
January 2nd, 2012 at 10:27 am
I would never buy nothing from her. Her ass can’t sing anyway. She is a very good writer not a singer

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MonsterBallzBitchez Reply:
January 2nd, 2012 at 11:28 am
@pia, lmao you would never buy nothin huh? so i guess you dont listen to rihanna, mariah carey, trey songz, justin bieber, chris brown, ciara i mean her roster of people shes written songs for is crazy long so even if you dont like her music you listening to them artist and buying the singles is still supporting her lol

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tues part 2 Reply:
January 3rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
@pia, u dumbie as hell. & hater she cAN SING plus is a good songwriter too so STHU UDI

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blue
January 2nd, 2012 at 10:33 am
go ms.dean

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Songstress
January 2nd, 2012 at 11:02 am
YESSSSS LOVES IT !

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joey
January 2nd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
so proud of her, all the demos and songs she releases of herself are amazing, so unique. reminds me of missy elliott to be honest

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A Realist Reply:
January 2nd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
@joey, She kinda does remind me of the singer/producer side of Missy now that you mention it.

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Jay
January 2nd, 2012 at 12:05 pm
I hope this move works out for her. I cannot wait for her music. 2012 will be the year she takes over.

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Love Jahh
January 2nd, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Awesome…most blessings from up high<3333

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Neon
January 2nd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
WELL-DESERVED. All the best to Ester.

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Audrey Hepburn
January 2nd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
This girl is very talented with a pen. Bravo. :)

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Kyle
January 2nd, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Good for her! Makes sense though. At least she knows if a solo career doesn’t work for her she can just bank all the money she makes off of writing hits for all these other artists.

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frankjet
January 2nd, 2012 at 5:51 pm
@A Realist, @joey ester said so herself that missy elliot is her biggest influence nd they both workin on music together at that lol.. alot of ppl dont that ester raps too if u eva heard gucci mane’s “i think i love her”

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sabrina
January 2nd, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Good for her.

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Thula
January 2nd, 2012 at 11:32 pm
“the roc is still alive every time i rhyme” k. west
Congrats to her- i can already see her dropping some hits for willow smith who still falls within her lane

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Sallyone Reply:
January 3rd, 2012 at 6:05 am
@Thula, forever ever, ever ever

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rin
January 3rd, 2012 at 12:31 am
thank goodness.. STOP giving your HITS away ESTER… she has done magic songs for other artist.. its time that she has her on voice behind her music.. get em!!!

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Hugh
January 3rd, 2012 at 4:19 am
She is already a superstar, can’t wait for her album!

Ester + ROC + Interscope are a perfect team

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Sallyone
January 3rd, 2012 at 6:04 am
Hope she makes it this time around….

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RihannaCB
January 3rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
OMG, now shes probably not gonna work with Chris anymore ;_;

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tues part 2 Reply:
January 3rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
@RihannaCB, u don’t knw who she will/is gonna work with.

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Breezy Reply:
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:54 pm
@RihannaCB, chris and rihanna see each other on the down low so…..

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nicegirl
January 3rd, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Congrats to her…interesting to see what she will cook up.

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yuppitsme
January 4th, 2012 at 6:29 am
good for her i love her writing skills she goes in!!

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tamar
January 4th, 2012 at 8:44 am
this pic looks a mess. straight triflin. but shes a good writer so i look forward to her songs

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Faithful
January 8th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Go head on Ester Dean! This is great! It’s about time you receive you payment for all of your hard work and years of grinding. You Go Gurl!!!

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