The founders of the label Gotee Records are Todd Collins,
Joey Elwood and Toby McKeehan. Tod Collins has sold his
share in 2001 to start Beatmart Recordings. Toby McKeehan is
besides a producer better known as the solo artist TobyMac
plus a member of DC Talk. Joey Elwood still produces
records, besides being Gotee's president.
EMI
In 2002 EMI took a 25 percent share in Gotee Records. This
includes a distribution agreement with Chordant
Distribution, EMI's distribution arm. EMI will also provide
corporate finance and business affairs support to the label.
The publishing interests of Gotee are not a part of the
acquisition, but EMI Christian Music Publishing will
continue to be the exclusive administrator of Gotee's
publishing catalog.
Artists
The first hip hop artists signed to the label were Grits,
John Reuben and Knowdaverbs. Later to be followed in the new
millenium by DJ Maj, LA Symphony, Mars ILL and
Deepspace5.