Willow Smith is 9 years old keep that in mind…

Earlier this week when Willow Smith released her new song “Whip My Hair,” (LISTEN HERE) people were already talking about her possibly being singed to Jay-Z’s new Roc Nation record label, and now we can officially confirm that the 9-year-old starlet is officially a Roc Nation artist!

Jay-Z hit up On Air with Ryan Seacrest this morning (Thurs. Sep 9) and confirmed rumors that Willow Smith has been added to his list of artists on Roc Nation. He told Ryan and the rest of his radio crew:

“I heard the record first before I knew that it was recorded by a nine year old and I was like man that record’s a smash. I believe in superstars. I believe on big records on superstars and I think she has both.”

In a statement sent to All Hip Hop, Jay-Z also said:

“We at Roc Nation are excited to work with Willow. She has an energy and enthusiasm about her music that is truly infectious. It’s rare to find an artist with such innate talent and creativity at such a young age. Willow is about to embark on an incredible journey and we look forward to joining her as she grows in all aspects of her career.”

Willow’s parents, Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith also spoke with the Hip-Hop website and told them why they allowed their little girl to sign with Jay-Z’s record label:

“After meeting with several record companies, it was clear that Jay-Z, Ty Ty, Jay Brown and the Roc Nation staff was the unquestionable choice. Their passion for Willow combined with their boundless vision and artistic integrity made Roc Nation the perfect home for our little girl.”

Roc Nation hasn’t set a release date for Willow’s debut project just yet, but we’ll keep you posted!

The song’s been burning up the internet and now Will Smith‘s daughter Willow has announced Jay-Z‘s record label Roc Nation as her official musical home this morning with Ryan Seacrest.

Willow, who is only nine years old, shocked everyone in the studio with how mature and poised she was. When asked about what it’s like entering the limelight, she stated, “it’s very very amazing  and it’s very overwhelming…all of the red carpet and the flashes, all the people wanting to meet you…it’s very, very, very overwhelming for a nine year old.”

Ryan asked Willow, who Jay Z called in and compared to being perhaps the next Michael Jackson, “about the her new single and what “whipping your hair back and forth” really means. Willow, “it means, just be an individual.  You can’t be afraid yourself. You have to be yourself and you can’t let anybody tell you that, that’s wrong. ” We can’t wait to see your star rise Willow!

Ryan then asked Willow about her hobbies and her least favorite subject in school: math. Willow told Ryan, “I love fashion, I got this runway kit that I use to design clothes.” When asked about math she stated, “The worse thing is about math, all the kids are ahead of you because they are in school and when you’re trying to do your math they will be like ‘oh it’s easy’.”
 
The nine year-old’s first single “Whip My Hair,” produced by newcomer Jukebox, has launched to rave reviews. Willow’s debut video will be shot in Los Angeles at the end of this month.  The catchy tune is a celebration of freedom, energy, expression and liberating yourself by “whipping your hair.”