Hip Hop Since 1978
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.[1]
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).[2]
In January 2009, Kyambo Joshua and Columbia Records parted ways. In 2009, HHS78 signed Young Jeezy to their management firm.[3]
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.[4][5]
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[edit]- ^ Hip Hop Since 1978 Principals G. Roberson & Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua Extend Agreement With Atlantic
- ^ Anderson, Italiana. "Lil Wayne manager, Drake and Nicki Minaj label partner named JSU grand marshal". Hattiesburg American. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Harling, Danielle (March 2, 2009). "Young Jeezy Signs With Hip Hop Since 1978 Management". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ "Revolt - No I.D. And Kyambo 'Hip Hop' Joshua Named New EVP's Of Def Jam Records". Revolt.tv. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ Hampp, Andrew (October 17, 2014). "The Maverick Movement: Meet the Industry Movers Working Together to Steer the Careers of Madonna, U2, Britney and More". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- ^ "A$AP Rocky Signs with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records". 14 October 2011.