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“Why can’t I hit you?” Thomas yells, smacking the belt close to her feet. “Why,” he smacks it on the door above her head. “Why, why” to the right and left sides of her body. Melina trembles against the door with her eyes closed and head tucked between her knees. She jumps, sniffing Thomas’ cologne, and tries to hide more. He’s probably bending down. “I want to hurt you, Melina, but I can’t. Tell me why I can’t. Tell me why,” she bites her lips to muffle her sobs as she fears they will exacerbate her situation. “ look at me when I am talking to you,” Thomas says, grabbing her hair and pulling her head up. “I am- so-r-r-r-y,” she says as she turns to face him with her tear-stained face and bloodshot eyes. ******** Melina Davis was born with the face and body of a goddess. Her heart was as beautiful as her, but it never did her any good. Melina was the most unlucky woman in this world when it came to love. Her first love was an abusive con artist who made sure to exploit Melina's kindness. The second one who Melina felt was genuinely worthy of owing her heart was far more dangerous than her first. His name is Thomas Costanzo. He is the second in command of the Costanzo mafia. He was highly feared in the mafia world. Some even feared him more than the don of the Costanzo mafia. Melina didn't know she shouldn't cross him, and she did. She broke the heart of one of the most feared men on this earth, and now, he is out searching for her. Once he finds her, Melina will wish she never crossed paths with him.

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A Deal with the Devil

He smirked, knowing he was on the winning side. "So it's a done deal for three months?" He raised his eyebrows, putting his hand forth for a handshake. I looked at the long fingers and perfectly aligned nails and then at his patient face. Sighing to myself I my own hand into his and ignored the tingles that flowed through every nerve as his fingers curled around my hand and shook it lightly. "Yeah three months." "Goodnight then." He winked, removing his hand from mine and turned to walk away. "Hey wait!" I called out, suddenly remembering something. "You don't have my number." "What makes you think that? I have my ways Smith." And with one last wink I saw him take a turn and disappear from my sight. I let out a long breath, leaning on the nearby wall. Looks like I just made a deal with the Devil. * A sarcastic girl, a cocky guy. Throw in some mystery, murder, filthy jokes, wonderful friends, tons of kisses, secrets, surprises, eye-rolls and a killer on run. And you have got yourself a story never read before. ***So grab a cup of hot chocolate, some chips and a warm blanket and get ready to laugh, cry and bite your lip in anticipation. Enjoy!!

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A Thousand Kisses

Tired of her marriage with her cheating husband, twenty-three years old Betty Von Rosey, relocates (as advised by her friend, Laura) to Gut’s Island, an island that is believed to be magical enough to relieve the pains of the broken hearted, by sparing them chances of falling in love the second time. On the Island, she falls in love with a billionaire in the disguise of a chauffeur, birthing a new wave of romance between the two. But things begin to chatter when her red room ex-husband, Braun, visits the Island, and she discovers the true image of her recent lover, Stan.

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A Knight for Victory

After graduating from NYU, Victory Sinclair had her life all planned out. Well, at least the career part, that is. She has been accepted into one of New York’s leading advertising and media agency and will be joining the agency as a personal assistant to the CEO. Little did she know, a strange twist of fate is about to change the course of her future. An unfortunate accident with Arthur Knight resulted in serious consequences that would alter both their futures. What will Victory do? Would she succumb to pressure or would she follow what her heart tells her to?

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A Broken Heart Is a Dead Heart

Just a few days before my wedding, I accidentally come across a post while scrolling online. The title reads, "To the guy getting married in this city, your fiancée's already cheated on you." Curious, I click in to see the gossip, only to realize I'm the one being talked about. A deep male voice plays in the video. "I heard you're getting married?" The woman in the frame, bare-backed and trembling, chokes back a sob. "After you left, I realized you're still the one I love most. I'm done with him. Take me away, please!" The moment I hear her voice, it feels like someone punches me straight in the chest. Then I notice something on her wrist—the luxury couple's bracelet I gave her just yesterday. And in that instant, I feel like the biggest joke of all. Turns out the fool was me.

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For the Love Of A Vampire

Ken has always hated who he is: a half-vampire. His guardian, Allen, encourages the young man to embrace the darkness within. Vampires can’t help but feed on humans. Why fight something that’s a part of you? Ken knows that behind Allen’s charismatic demeanor lies a monster. He also realizes that every step he takes into the world of blood and brutality moves him further away from love and humanity. Ken has managed to carve half a life for himself by refusing to give in to his temptations, but that all changes when he meets Teya. Teya is a lonely college student who is recovering from a painful breakup. After she witnesses several vampires savagely murder her roommate at a frat party, she finds herself in grave danger. She has information that vampires would kill to keep secret and that vampire hunters would just plain kill to keep. Ken vows to protect Teya but begins breaking his own rules as he grows closer to her. Ken has always believed he can never be with a woman due to his nature, but Teya just might inspire him to start thinking differently about his identity and his future.

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Why Did Roc A Fella Records Split From Its Founders?

5 Answers2025-08-29 02:53:51

The split always felt like the slow unraveling of a friendship that doubled as a business. I followed Roc-A-Fella from the mixtape days to arenas, and what I saw was three very different people trying to steer one ship. On one hand you had the artist whose star kept accelerating; on the other, two partners who built the hustle and expected certain loyalties and decision-making styles to remain in place.

What pushed things over the edge was a mix of money, power, and differing visions. When one partner started taking big corporate roles and making deals that looked more like strategic career moves than label-building efforts, that created friction. There were disputes over who signed who, how funds were used, and how the brand should grow — clothing deals, distribution, and major-label entanglements all complicated the picture. Add ego and tired friendships into the stew and the label’s internal cohesion frayed.

It didn’t collapse overnight; it was a messy reorganization and public feuding that people like me watched on magazine covers and in interviews. Ultimately, the split came down to competing goals: someone wanted to scale into the mainstream machine, while the others wanted to protect the original culture and control. It left a complicated legacy, but also some killer records that I still play when I want that old energy.

How Does Roc A Fella Records Handle Its Streaming Rights?

5 Answers2025-08-29 18:03:45

I've spent way too many late nights digging through liner notes and forum threads about Roc-A-Fella, so here's how I see the streaming situation in practical terms.

Historically, Roc-A-Fella built its catalog through a distribution partnership with a major label (think Def Jam/Universal). That means for most streaming services the masters are licensed and monetized by whichever major label currently controls distribution. On top of that, you have the separate world of publishing — songwriters and their publishers (and PROs like BMI/ASCAP) get paid for the composition when a track streams. So a Roc-A-Fella track on Spotify triggers two buckets of money: the master owner (usually the label) and the publishing side.

There are also artist-specific wrinkles: Jay-Z has campaigned for artist-friendlier streaming models and has had his own platform interests, while past disputes among founders sometimes show up in lawsuits or claims over royalties. Practically, as a listener, that means most classic Roc-A-Fella albums are available on the big services because the label-level deals handle the licensing and payout infrastructure, but the split of revenues between artists, managers, and publishers depends on contracts made long before streaming became dominant. If you want to dig deeper, look up master ownership, publishing splits, and public court filings about any royalty disputes — they paint the real picture.

What Are The Top-Selling Singles From Roc A Fella Records?

5 Answers2025-08-29 22:43:49

Man, whenever I dig into Roc-A-Fella's history I get that rush of early-2000s energy — the label churned out so many singles that became staples. If we're talking top-selling or most commercially massive tracks tied to Roc-A-Fella, I’d put these at the top of the list: 'Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)', 'Izzo (H.O.V.A.)', 'Big Pimpin'', '99 Problems', and Kanye's huge hits like 'Gold Digger' and 'Through the Wire'.

Sales numbers shift with streaming and reissues, but those tracks not only sold big in their day, they kept earning via streaming playlists and syncs. Jay-Z's catalog carried the brand for years, and Kanye's early solo singles pushed Roc-A-Fella into a different mainstream lane. If you want a quick way to check badges, look up RIAA certifications — most of these are multi-platinum or at least platinum. Personally, I still blast 'Izzo' when I'm cooking; it never gets old.

What Fashion Brands Collaborated With Roc A Fella Records?

5 Answers2025-08-29 07:54:36

I got hooked on this topic because fashion and rap labels intersect in such fun ways. Broadly speaking, the most direct fashion tie to Roc-A-Fella Records was the creation of Rocawear in 1999 by the label’s co-founders. Rocawear became the face of Roc-A-Fella’s fashion presence — it wasn’t just merch, it was a full clothing line that licensed out styles and appeared in big retailers.

Over time Rocawear worked through licensing deals and retail partnerships rather than a steady stream of flashy capsule collaborations like some streetwear collabs today. The brand was eventually sold to Iconix Brand Group in 2007, which helped it scale into department stores and urban apparel channels. If you’re trying to track down specific one-off collabs, you’ll usually find them framed as Rocawear partnerships with retailers or as artist-driven sneaker/brand tie-ins rather than the label directly partnering with, say, a haute couture house. I like digging into old press releases for the granular stuff — that’s where the little capsule collabs and limited drops hide.

Which Artists Launched Their Careers On Roc A Fella Records?

5 Answers2025-08-29 17:45:32

Man, Roc-A-Fella felt like the epicenter of a New York renaissance to me. When I dug back into the label's roster I kept thinking about who really got their start there: Jay-Z obviously built his legend with Roc-A-Fella and helped turn the label into a launchpad. From that platform, artists like Kanye West emerged as a bona fide solo star, and producers who were once behind-the-scenes — people like Just Blaze — found huge visibility because of the label's projects.

Beyond those big names, Roc-A-Fella gave a first major-stage to folks who became staples of early-2000s hip-hop: Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Amil, and the State Property crew all cut their teeth there. Peedi Crakk and Rell also rose through that orbit. What I love about revisiting those records on weekend mornings is how much the label mixed hustler grit with polished production, and how many careers that environment actually launched. It’s the kind of era I still spin when I want that raw, classic New York vibe.

What Album Made Roc A Fella Records The Most Successful?

5 Answers2025-08-29 07:35:35

The album that really catapulted Roc-A-Fella Records into mainstream success was Jay-Z's 'Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life'. For me, that record was the crossover moment — it had the big-sample, stadium-ready hooks and a single that radio stations couldn't ignore. When 'Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)' hit, it felt like everyone who hadn’t paid attention to the underground Jay-Z suddenly knew his name, and the label rode that wave.

That said, I still think of 'Reasonable Doubt' as the blueprint in the emotional sense — the artistry and street credibility that made people care. Later projects like 'The Blueprint' and compilation-ish efforts from the label built on that momentum, but commercially it was 'Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life' that opened doors, got major placements, and made Roc-A-Fella a household name in the late '90s. Whenever I spin those tracks now I can hear the shift from cult respect to chart dominance, which is a cool era to revisit.

How Did Roc A Fella Records Shape Hip Hop Culture?

5 Answers2025-08-29 09:03:20

Listening to those early Roc-A-Fella records felt like watching Brooklyn reinvent itself in real time. From the grit and velvet of 'Reasonable Doubt' to the seismic shift of 'The Blueprint', the label turned Jay-Z's stories into a blueprint for many artists who wanted both respect on the street and respect in boardrooms. For me, those records weren't just songs — they were life lessons dressed up in impeccable production and clever wordplay.

What really grabbed me was how Roc-A-Fella blurred the lines between art and entrepreneurship. They packaged music with fashion and films, launched 'Rocawear' and made the idea of a rapper as a CEO feel natural. I remember arguing with friends over beats by Just Blaze and Kanye, and how those producers reshaped sample-based soul into stadium-ready anthems. The roster — from Beanie Sigel to Cam'ron to Kanye — showed different sides of the culture.

Today I still hear Roc-A-Fella's fingerprints everywhere: artist-run labels, sneakers collabs, and rappers who think like CEOs. It made me imagine music as a long game, not just singles on the radio, and that idea stuck with a generation of artists and fans.

Which Movies Feature Music By Roc A Fella Records Artists?

5 Answers2025-08-29 18:23:46

I still get chills remembering the first time I realized how tied Roc-A-Fella was to film culture — it wasn't just albums, it was whole movies and soundtracks that carried the label's energy.

If you want the obvious starting points, check out 'Streets Is Watching' (1998), which is basically a Roc-A-Fella visual record — Jay-Z and early roster artists driving the whole thing. A few years later there's 'Fade to Black' (2004), the Jay-Z concert/documentary that packages his performance and catalog into a film experience. Then there are the two films produced around the Roc circle: 'State Property' (2002) and 'State Property II' (2005) — those starred Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek and Freeway, and the soundtracks are full of Roc-A-Fella material.

On a different note, Jay-Z's involvement as curator on the soundtrack for 'The Great Gatsby' (2013) brought Roc-related tracks into a major studio picture — notably songs by Jay-Z and collaborations with Kanye West showed up on that soundtrack. If you like digging, check soundtrack credits on Discogs or IMDb; placements and trailer uses can add a few more surprises that don’t always show up on the main album.

When Did Roc A Fella Records Sign Jay-Z To A Contract?

5 Answers2025-08-29 02:39:43

I still get a little giddy thinking about the early Roc-A-Fella days. To be precise: Roc-A-Fella Records was formed in 1995 by Damon Dash, Kareem "Biggs" Burke, and Shawn Carter — Jay-Z. So it’s not quite right to say the label 'signed' him the way an outsider gets signed; he was one of the founders. That formation in 1995 set the stage for Jay-Z’s debut album 'Reasonable Doubt', which dropped the following year in 1996 and became the label’s flagship release.

In other words, Jay-Z didn’t come to Roc-A-Fella as a typical signed artist — he helped create it. After that foundation, Roc-A-Fella handled his early releases while partnering with distributors; for example, 'Reasonable Doubt' came out in June 1996 with distribution help. Later on, Jay’s career trajectory would intersect more with major labels and executive roles (think his run with Def Jam in the 2000s), but the core fact remains: 1995 is when Roc-A-Fella and Jay-Z’s professional partnership began — because they began it together. It’s one of those moments where music history feels like two stories — the music and the business — braided together, and I love how messy and creative that was.

How Did Roc A Fella Records Influence Modern Record Labels?

5 Answers2025-08-29 10:08:05

I was hanging out in a tiny record store the day I first heard the bassline from 'Reasonable Doubt' crack through the speakers, and that moment still frames how I see Roc-A-Fella's influence. They were one of the first modern labels that didn't feel like a faceless corporation — they felt like a crew with business savvy. Musically, they set patterns: pairing charismatic rappers with in-house producers who had distinct sounds (Kanye's early chipmunk-soul work and Just Blaze's drums), which taught labels to cultivate a signature sonic identity rather than treating beats like interchangeable commodities.

On the business side, Roc-A-Fella blurred artist and executive roles in a way that shifted expectations. The idea that artists could be partial owners, launch clothing lines like Rocawear, control visual branding, and negotiate distribution deals informed how many small labels structured joint ventures with majors. They also helped normalize cross-platform revenue — touring, merchandise, film projects — which modern labels now treat as core income. For me, their legacy is less about one hit or another and more about making hip-hop entrepreneurship a template for the whole industry; it made labels think beyond selling records and toward building lifestyles, which still echoes in today's deals and marketing strategies.