The initiator behind the internetsite Sphere of Hip Hop is
Josh Niemyjski also known as Plastic.This was also the first
label, which he founded in 1999. He started a new label
called ILLECT Recordings in April 2003, after being the
(A&R) Artist and Repertoire manager from 2001-2003 at Uprok
Records.
Radio
On February 24th, 2007 (8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific) the first
Sphere of Hip Hop XM Radio Show is aired.
XM Satellite Radio is one of two satellite radio companies
which provide subscription-based programming to listeners.
Satellite radio offers many more listening choices - many
commercial free - to radio listeners seeking an alternative
to the tradional terrestrial-based commercial radio stations
which seem limited in format choices.
TV
On July 24th, 2007 a new site was launched with music videos
and live footage of concerts called:
Sphereofhiphoptv.com.
Awards
Josh Niemyjski received the Ambassador Award at the 2009
Holy Hip Hop Awards Honorees ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia
on January 17th, 2009.