Stargate Worldwide Entertainment

 

THE COMPANY

Founded in 1999, Stargate Worldwide Entertainment has always held one mission in mind: to serve and elevate Hip-Hop culture. "Having grown up with Hip-Hop," says CEO Tarik Edmonson, "I feel like I have a responsibility to the culture." The company started out as website, which offered audio streaming and e-commerce services for independent artists in the New York/New Jersey area. Though none of the artists attained major commercial success, with the assistance of Stargate's expert staff, a few artists were able to sell as many as 10,000 units. In 2000, the company negotiated a distribution deal on behalf of Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Poppa Wu for his first solo release Harmonic Realities of the 10th Chamber.With the success attained in only its first two years of business, Stargate Worlwide became a full-service artist support firm.

Having relocated its base of operations to the Atlanta, Georgia area, Stargate Worldwide Entertainment has also expanded its services and interests. In 2002, the company produced a docu-drama entitled Hip-Hop Honeys ATL Style. They've also decided to venture into merchandising, creating the new subdivision Urban Air Fresheners, Inc. in early 2004. Under this name, the company plans on releasing a full line of automobile detailing products with a distinct Hip-Hop flair. The company also hopes to eventually offer apparel and accessories, targeting audiences in every genre from Hip-Hop to Country.