http://www.bootslap.com/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=The-Rap-Market-is-Not-a-Pigeonhole&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

While it's true that today's artists MUST network and build a true fan-base and web of contacts for business purposes; there is more to this business than simply showing up at events needlessly. When is it time to break free from the networking trap?

http://www.bootslap.com/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Rising-Out-of-the-Ashes&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

If we take over-saturation, bad ethics and minimal opportunities into consideration; the world of this music business looks a bit bleak. But is there some light at the end of our proverbial tunnel?