Roovet Records
| Roovet Records | |
|---|---|
| File:Roovet Records.jpg | |
| Parent company | Roovet Local & International Corporation[1] |
| Founded | June 15, 2022 |
| Founder | Tony James Nelson II (Tribal Young Brown)[2] |
| Genre | Hip hop, Rap, R&B |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida[3] |
| Official website | https://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
References
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- ↑ "Hip-Hop Heatwave – playlist by Roovet Records". Spotify. accessed August 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Duval Spitters: Jacksonville Rap – playlist by Roovet Records". Spotify. accessed August 14, 2025.
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- ↑ (May 1, 2022). "Trust & Betrayal – Single (℗ 2022 Roovet Records)". Apple Music. accessed August 14, 2025.
- ↑ "In Da Club (feat. Dopeboy Cot & DJ J.O) – single listing". Apple Music. accessed August 14, 2025.
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- ↑ "Young Montana Mafia – channel featuring Roovet Records sessions". YouTube. accessed August 14, 2025.
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- ↑ "Hip-Hop Heatwave – playlist by Roovet Records". Spotify. accessed August 14, 2025.
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- ↑ (May 1, 2022). "Trust & Betrayal – Single". Apple Music. accessed August 14, 2025.
- ↑ (Feb 14, 2022). "Scarlatti – Single". Apple Music. accessed August 14, 2025.
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- ↑ (Apr 15, 2022). "Imma King – Single". Apple Music. accessed August 14, 2025.
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- ↑ (Oct 10, 2023). "R.I.P (feat. Deebo & Feevah) – Single". Apple Music. accessed August 14, 2025.
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- ↑ "Melz Cali – artist page (lists “Sexcipe – Single · 2023”)". Apple Music. accessed August 14, 2025.
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- ↑ "Tribal Young Brown – artist page (lists “Godieology (feat. Melz Cali) – Single · 2025”)". Apple Music. accessed August 14, 2025.
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