Are you or do you know an apiring artist or producer? A label that wants to get recognized?

This section is strictly for artists, producers,and labels who want to network. I am based out of California looking to create music to change the world. What are you doing to do your part. Who are you? What do you do? Describe your sound or role.

Label's looking to take a chance?

I am looking to find labels who are interested in taking a chance on a new artist. Check out www.myspace.com/equiptthemusical and see what music is going down.

The Round Table:Who are the top 10 Artists in Hip Hop?

I want to know who the prime artists are in the game from you. Give reasoning behind your post. Specify if the choice was made on lyrical tact, beats, album work, freestyles, or popularity.

Our Pick's Say: Category Splits. Some Valid Staples of the Industry. Some future names.

STAPLES:
1. (Vacant) Waiting for a worthy name to rise up as the hands down No. 1
2. Lil' Wayne...Where isn't he? On top of his game and a platinum artist. Freestyle Master.
3. Kanye West...Producer,Rapper,Visionary,Stylish...a total package of an artist.
4. Eminem...Insane Lyrics and Freestyles, Porduces, CD's are legendary, expanded music.
5. Lupe Fiasco...Vivid Lyrics with story. The Cool, Need more be said???
6. Mos Def...Lyrical abilities. Could be the writer of the Hip Hop biible. Great Perspective. Real.

NEW FACES:
7. Asher Roth...Flare,Flow,Lyrics,Vibe. Basics feel crossed with young man angst. Different.
8. Kid Cudi...Style and Flow. Check out his space invader noise. Mixtape Champ.
9. The Cool Kids...Not mentioned enough, Early Rap feel. Producing and Lyrics are worthy.
10. Tyga...Known. Makes voice inflected flow intwined with spontaneous lyrics. Good Debut.

Let's hear YOUR views.