UK rapper K Koke signs with Jay-Z's label

British rapper K Koke is the latest star to join the line-up at Jay-Z's US record label Roc Nation.

UK website Soul Culture reports the hip-hop mogul has signed the respected rapper and his Suspect Entertainment in a joint venture deal between Roc Nation/RCA.

In addition to K Koke, the label's other artists include Froggy, Grams, Lefty, R9, Skeng, Capo, Bug, Gyro, Leokins and Lil Shan.

It's not the first time Jay-Z has tapped into the UK market to find new talent - he signed The Ting Tings last year.

Roc Nation also boasts acts Sean Garrett, Rihanna, Jay Electronica, J Cole and Willow Smith.

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