If you're one of those people that wants to take your rhyming and make some money off of it then this post is specifically for you. We live in the technological age and because of that we're afforded more luxuries and options when we want to "get noticed" or "make it". It's probably 90 times more difficult to get rich off of rap now because of this and that means you're going to have to up your game.
Myspace, soundclick, and youtube will help you get out there but they won't do it for you. If you're not out there grinding every day then you don't deserve to make it. People get comfortable sitting at their desks, in their comfy chairs, or sitting at their couch with a plate full of toaster strudels and a bag full of chips, and they forget about the fact that something more is necessary. The only way to get exposed is to go out there and do shows EVERYWHERE possible for free or for pay and get a buzz. Get a CD with 6 amazing songs on it and push it for a couple bucks and have your myspace, facebook, youtube, and soundclick printed on the inside cover.
*Credit X-Ray and McMaybe for this realization*
The internet should never EVER become the main focus of your pursuit of success and happiness, it should only ever compliment it. Keep people updated about what you're doing. Keep your page updated. Make sure people that give a shit about you are able to keep up on things with you. Have your friends advertise. Do whatever you can possibly do to progress with the tools technology has given us, but don't forget about how important it is to get out there and connect with the world.
Thanks Maybe for the highlighted line, and thank you X-Ray for planting the seed that grew into this post.