Opportunities for Hip-Hop

The Post Online: One Ohio University senior is making efforts to promote the underground hip-hop community by forming a new company.
Titled Element 9, the company strives to perform many functions of a record label without tying its clients to strict contracts. Stu Pflaum, aka DJ Xplosive, officially began the company in mid-June, though it has been in planning stages for a long time.
Five artists currently work with Element 9, including Pflaum. Also in the mix are former OU students Detrick Rhodes (L.I.F.E.) and Jim Korte (KRES), DJ Kut Nyce and Almighty Texas Boiz. Korte also designed the company’s Web site, http://www.element9hiphop.com.
Pflaum called Element 9 a “promotional outlet” and said the company’s functions include helping artists secure royalties and publishing rights.
New business creates opportunities for hip-hop artists [The Post Online]