Chaka Pilgrim

Chaka Pilgrim

Chaka Pilgrim is a music industry executive who currently serves as the President of Roc Nation Records.^[1][2][3] Roc Nation consists of both management and label clients, many of whom Ms. Pilgrim has helped from the beginning of their careers. Some of the notable artists she has worked with include Big Sean, Rihanna, Kanye West, J. Cole, Jay Electronica, Meek Mill, and JAY Z.^[4][5]

In the past Pilgrim has held positions at Roc-A-Fella Records,^[6][4] Island Def Jam, Atlantic Records, and Virgin Records.^[7] She has also served as an independent marketing consultant at her company, Chakaworks.^[8]

Pilgrim is also involved with a number of philanthropic causes. She is a Board Member of the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation,^[9] and served as a Founding Board Member of both the Summit Academy Charter School and the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art.

Recently, Pilgrim has been serving as a Creator, Executive Producer, and Producer for JAY Z's 4:44 album visuals, including "BAM," "4:44," and "Moonlight."^{[10][11][12][13]} "BAM" featuring Damian Marley, was directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat and filmed in Jamaica.^[14][15] One of the most recent releases, "Moonlight," was directed by Alan Yang and featured Lil Rey Howery, Lakeith Stanfield, Jerrod Carmichael, Issa Rae, Tiffany Haddish, Tessa Thompson, and Hannibal Buress.^[16][17]

Chaka currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.^[18]

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