Nova Perry
Novalie (“Nova”) Indira Perry is a graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, in Flushing, New York and the daughter of New York State Assemblyman N. Nickolas Perry (who represents sectors of Brooklyn).
After graduation from law school, and a brief stint at the Brooklyn DA’s office as well as a TORT law firm in Brooklyn, Nova started at the young boutique entertainment law firm of James E McMillan, PC where she developed her skills as an entertainment lawyer negotiating deals for hip hop and R&B artists, music producer and songwriters such as Cool & Dre, talent managers, music productions companies, urban streetwear apparel companies and others. As managing attorney, the firm grew significantly in staff and clientele during her tenure.
In 2004, Nova opened her own practice with grammy nominated producers Cool & Dre and their related entities. Her practice provides a variety of services to well known music producers, recording artists, and production companies.
In 2006, Steve Rifkind tapped Nova as General Manager of SRC/Universal during the successful launch of AKON’s multi-platinum 2nd LP. Having gained great experience and insight working in-house at SRC, in 2007 Nova left to re-focus on her entertainment law practice. She also expanded her management roster to include grammy nominated producer Eric Hudson (Kanye West, John Legend, Leona Lewis, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, NeYo).
In 2014, Nova is partnered with her daughter, independent recording artist, songwriter, actress and influencer Justine Skye. Justine got signed to Atlantic Records where she release one EP (Everyday Living) project before subsequently leaving to sign with Roc Nation Records in 2015. Working hand in hand with the labels, they released two EP’s (Emotionally Unavailable (EP), 8Ounces (EP) and one album (UltraViolet) while at Roc Nation before they decided it was time to go independent. Together they launched Nynetineth LLC to develop and distribute Justine’s music along with several other business ventures including a robust social media influencer & branding business, merchandising, and live performance/touring business, as well as acting with Justine landing her first major role on Season 5 & 6 of “Grown-ish” on Freeform. Nova successfully regained rights to their masters from Atlantic and Justines 2014 song “Collide” went viral on Tiktok in 2023 gaining her performances on Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, a RIAA Gold certification, and a 2024 iHear Radio Awards nomination for TikTok Bop of the Year.