US hip-hop artist. A respected producer for the Roc-A-Fella camp known for his taste for sped-up soul samples. Has since come out from behind the boards to enjoy significant success as an MC. Before he even became a successful rapper, Roc-A-Fella had rejected Kanye's proposal to start making music too. It wasn't until 2002, when Roc-A-Fella decided to give him a chance.