Jackson Wang has marked a new chapter in his career as he signed with Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by rapper Jay-Z.
Wang’s signing was announced on Monday, Sept. 21, alongside the release of his new single, ‘Thank You,’ his first release since joining the company.
‘We’re excited to have Jackson Wang join our family here at Roc Nation,’ Jay-Z said in a statement. ‘He’s an incredible artist with a very special drive, and we can’t wait to see what he does next.’
Founded in 2008, Roc Nation is a full-service entertainment company co-founded by Jay-Z, Desiree Perez, Jay Brown, Juan Perez and Tyran ‘Ty Ty’ Smith.
Its roster or current clients included some of the biggest names in music, including Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, J. Cole, Megan Thee Stallion, John Legend, Big Sean and A$AP Rocky, among others.
Wang, a former member of the K-pop group GOT7, launched his solo career with ‘Papillon’ in 2017, followed by his debut album ‘MIRRORS’ in 2019. The album became the first album by a solo Chinese artist to enter the Billboard 200.
Wang went on to release ‘100 Ways,’ which became the first song by a Chinese singer-songwriter to enter Mediabase’s U.S. Top 40. He has also collaborated with artists including Ciara, Swae Lee, Major Lazer, Galantis, Gucci Mane, Joji and GoldLink.
His second album, ‘MAGIC MAN,’ released in 2022 and was followed by his first solo world tour. He later became the first Chinese solo artist to perform on the main stage at Coachella in 2023.
His third album, ‘MAGICMAN 2,’ was released in 2025 and debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200. It also placed Wang in the Top 15 of the Billboard Artist 100, according to his representatives.
Wang is currently continuing his ‘MAGICMAN 2′ World Tour, which included sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum and Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. His Manila stop in November 2025 marked his first solo concert in the Philippines.