Technology has given many artists a chance at stardom. Artists that would usually confined to regional success are now have the opportunity to get on the on the national stage. Now people can express their opinions on hip-hop blogs and stream studio sessions live over the internet, so if major labels choose to ignore you, now you can create your own following through Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and other networking sites. In addition, if you can create a substantial following, then you have more leverage when negotiating with labels. When artists like Ludacris, Lil’ Flip, and Master P and No Limit, and Bryan “Baby” Williams and
