willowsmithlogo230.jpgWillow Smith is getting ready to take the music world by storm with her new single, Whip My Hair. Will and Jada's 9-year-old daughter announced this morning on Ryan Seacrest's radio show, KIIS-FM, that Jay-Z has signed her to his label, Roc Nation.

Jay-Z, who also appeared on the radio show, describes how he felt after hearing the catchy song, telling Seacrest:

    "I was like, 'Man, that record's a smash.' And then [Roc Nation partner] Jay Brown said, 'She's 9,' and I was like, 'Whoa!' And [then] he was like, 'She's Will and Jada's daughter,' and I was like, 'Whoa!' and it just went from there."

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As for the first time meeting Willow, Beyonce's hubby says:

    "She walked in and the first thing she said was, 'I'm really nervous,' and I thought, 'That's maturity to explain exactly how she was feeling when she walked right into the room.' I knew right then she was a star. I believe in superstars. I believe in big records and superstars, and I think she has both."


Willow had this to say about Whip My Hair's meaning:

    "It means just be an individual. Like, you can't be afraid to be yourself, you have to be yourself, and you can't let anyone tell you that that's wrong. My mom teaches me to say how I feel all the time. My mom and me are very strong individuals and I just know that, because lots of people, they don't act like themselves, so they're not happy."


Jay-Z also compared Willow to Rihanna, whom he also discovered. The video for Whip My Hair will be filmed later this month.

Sounds like the Smiths have another young star on their hands!