My girl Tai over at AHH has just reported that Hot97 has launched a new, 30minute segment for up-n-coming artists to get their tunes heard on the radio. Lead by the "People's Choice," DJ Envy, "artists now have a greater chance of garnering coveted airplay in New York city." To read the rest of this story, and how artists can submit their work, click here.

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