The Hip Hop music that gets air time on the radio is very limited in terms of what is really out there in the music world. In terms of Hip Hop, MTV, BET, Mun2, and the radio are heavily into promoting the so called, “mainstream.”

In other words, what makes money.

There is a limited selection to choose from in regards to mainstream music. More artists deserve an opportunity to showcase their talent. When people listen to Hip Hop music on the radio or see it on TV, they get a perception of what Hip Hop stands for.

What they perceive is not always the full picture.

In all actuality what is marketed in the mainstream media is not where it ends. Are you aware that there are many different types of hip hop music? It is not all narrowed down to one type or one flavor.

Hip Hop consists of more than a dozen different sub genres such as alternative hip hop, bass rap, battle/disses, Christian rap, freestyle, grime, hardcore rap, hip hop general, hyphy, new school, old school, positive vibes & spoken word. There are many different styles and types within the particular genre.

It is not all centrally focused on what the media portrays it to be, but a little more intellectual and organized as far as lyrics and feeling. It all depends on what you as the listener prefers.

Where can one find these various types of hip hop if the radio or MTV does not support or advertise them?

There are many online sources that support independent and unsigned artists.

Websites, for starters, include Myspace Music, Blog Talk Internet Radio and many artist profile pages.

These sources allow unsigned or independent artists to both promote and sell their music. There is a major market for many aspiring artists. Many online sources actively support and promote artists. Many offer access to other artists outside the Hip Hop genre.

Soundclick.com is a fast-growing website that has been catering to independent and unsigned artists for ten years. The site both allows artists to compete against one another to better their skills and become known by the tens of thousands that visit the site each day. It also allows them to profit off of their material.

Soundclick, the self proclaimed No.1 online music community, offers everything an aspiring artist could dream of in terms of marketing, promotions, booking and so on.

Current rap star Soulja Boy remains a member of Sounclick’s online community, actively taking advantage of the benefits it offers. The site has online music charts where all artists compete to be on the “Soundclick Top Ten.”

Soundclick artist Anurysm said, “Soundclick really gave me a chance to get heard. I always knew I had something to say and Soundclick gave me that opportunity.”

Anurysm hails from Miami Florida gained notoriety when he dropped his first Soundclick single, “It’s Time to Find Me.”

“I had people from all over the world sending me fan mail and wanting to purchase my music,” he said. “Honestly I’m not all about the money, I love to make music from my heart and I want the world to hear it.”