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Founded on October 3, 2002, by David "Hunt" Agosta. (Partners with
wife Elaine and [step]daughter Amanda). A gospel recording label
created to glorify Jesus Christ. Mr. Agosta, being an ordained
minister, began writing his own music in 1999. While looking to cut
an album, friends in gospel music advised him to not signing with a
major label. By signing, Agosta risked having the music edited and
re-worked for commercial purposes. Knowing the risk, Agosta took a
leap of faith and started his own label.
He credits God, friends
in music, and professional wrestling for creating the label. Being
a fan of Ric Flair, Agosta looked at Flair's 2001-2002 storyline;
of being WWE co-owner. Flair's ownership of RAW, and the growth of
Smackdown!, gave him ideas to organize everything. During that
time, Jeff and Jerry Jarret started NWA-TNA. Watching the Jarrets'
company, cemented the creation of D.H. Records. Agosta said,
"Seeing the NWA World Title as TNA's focal point, shows independent
business can achieve credibility".
With $375.00 and Coleman
Recording Studio (in Panama City Beach), Agosta recorded an LP, "I
Want to Live for You" ("you" being God). Agosta said,"The LP is
typical low budget, but under the radar." In one year, the label
made $420.00 in net profit. Agosta said, "The Holy Spirit helped,
but if Jay-Zee (founder of "Roc-A-Fella Records") could do it, so
could I."
In 2003, released a Christmas LP titled "Merry
Christmas America". It pays tribute to the military and "heros of
9/11". While not selling fast as the first LP (due to local
distribution), Agosta calls D.H. Records a young label. "It's not
full time yet, but God makes all things possible," Agosta says.
Plans to release a full Album/CD; in 2005. This album's success
determines if D.H. Records gets closer to full time work and
signing other artists.