"While they held sway over the intimate crowd, it was obvious that both MCs had the talent necessary for bigger stages and stardom. But for the time being, all three were stuck in a virtual bubble. The digital chitlin’ circuit, better known as the blogosphere, has boosted the profile of many an MC in recent years. But the glass ceiling of said sphere has also blocked some from gaining the widespread exposure available via commercial radio and cable."
Maurice Garland in Creative Loafing. The brother is bad.