Roovet Records

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Roovet Records
File:Roovet Records.jpg
Parent companyRoovet Local & International Corporation[1]
FoundedJune 15, 2022; 3 years ago (2022-06-15)
FounderTony James Nelson II (Tribal Young Brown)[2]
GenreHip hop, Rap, R&B
Country of originUnited States
LocationJacksonville, Florida[3]
Official websitehttps://roovet.com/sound

Roovet Records is an American independent record label founded in 2022 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.[4][5] The label was established by entrepreneur and artist Tony James Nelson II, known professionally as Tribal Young Brown or Tribal Brown.[6] Roovet Records focuses on hip hop and R&B releases across major streaming platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, and others), with the label credit “℗ Roovet Records” appearing on commercial releases by its artists.[7][8][9]

Roovet curates label playlists and video content to promote its roster, including Spotify playlists such as “Hip-Hop Heatwave” and “Duval Spitters: Jacksonville Rap,” and a label YouTube channel featuring artist spotlights and official audio uploads.[10][11][12]

History

Founding and early activity (2022–2023)

Founder Tony James Nelson II began issuing music under the name Tribal Young Brown in 2022, coinciding with the launch of the label.[13] Early singles such as “Trust & Betrayal” (May 1, 2022) credit Roovet Records as the phonographic rights holder.[14] In 2023 the label’s output expanded with tracks including “In Da Club” (featuring Dopeboy Cot and DJ J.O) and “Ah Yeah,” which circulated via streaming platforms and social media.[15][16][17]

Growth and releases (2024–2025)

The label’s catalog continued to grow in 2024–2025 with new material from core artists and collaborators. Roovet Records issued Melz Cali’s singles “R.I.P (feat. Deebo & Feevah)” (2023) and “Fantasy” (2025), and hosted Cali’s duet “6 AM In London (feat. Tribal Young Brown)” (2025).[18][19][20] In February 2025 the label released Tribal Young Brown’s album Red Rose (11 tracks), which includes “Ah Yeah (feat. Melz Cali)” and “In Da Club (feat. DJ J.O & Dopeboy Cot)”.[21][22]

Artists

Roovet Records maintains a small roster centered on hip-hop and R&B.

Tribal Young Brown (Tony James Nelson II) — founder and flagship artist; releases include “Trust & Betrayal” (2022), “Ah Yeah” (2023), “In Da Club” (2023), and the album Red Rose (2025).[23][24][25]

Melz Cali (Rodney Fisher) — rapper/singer; singles include “R.I.P (feat. Deebo & Feevah)” (2023) and “Fantasy” (2025); appears on “6 AM In London (feat. Tribal Young Brown)” (2025).[26][27][28]

Young Montana Mafia — Jacksonville-area collaborator linked with Roovet through label content, studio sessions, and social media posts.[29][30]

Style and operations

Roovet Records emphasizes digital distribution and online marketing, using label playlists and social video to promote releases.[31][32] Release-credit and music-metadata aggregators list the label on singles by Tribal Young Brown and Melz Cali, corroborating the timeline of singles from 2022 onward.[33]

Discography

Year Artist Title Type Notes
2022 Tribal Young Brown "Trust & Betrayal" Single ℗ 2022 Roovet Records.[34]
2022 Young Montana Mafia "Scarlatti" Single Released February 14, 2022; ℗ 2022 Roovet Records.[35][36]
2022 Young Montana Mafia "Imma King" Single ℗ 2022 Roovet Records.[37]
2023 Tribal Young Brown "Ah Yeah" Single Released October 8, 2023; ℗ 2023 Roovet Records.[38]
2023 Tribal Young Brown (feat. DJ J.O & Dopeboy Cot) "In Da Club" Single 2023 streaming release; later included on the 2025 album Red Rose.[39][40]
2023 Melz Cali (feat. Deebo & Feevah) "R.I.P" Single ℗ 2023 Roovet Records.[41]
2023 Melz Cali "Sexcipe" Single Digital single (streaming).[42][43]
2024 Tribal Young Brown (feat. GiGi & Melz Cali) "Ah Yeah (Remix)" Remix single Upload dated June 6, 2024.[44]
2025 Tribal Young Brown (feat. Melz Cali) "Godieology" Single Latest release dated February 8, 2025.[45]
2025 Melz Cali (feat. Tribal Young Brown) "6 AM In London" Single ℗ 2025 Roovet Records; released February 7, 2025.[46][47]
2025 Melz Cali "Fantasy" Single ℗ 2025 Roovet Records; released February 8, 2025.[48]
2025 Tribal Young Brown (feat. Melz Cali) "Ah Yeah" Album track Appears on Red Rose (track 4).[49]

Visual identity

The label’s logo artwork is available on Wikimedia Commons as “Roovet Records.jpg”.[50]

See also

List of independent record labels

Hip hop music

Rhythm and blues

Music industry

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