# Self-Marketing Musicians Hit Lab Lets You Expose Your Music and Get Discovered By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-03-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hit-lab-expose-yourself-and-get-discovered-by-akon References: [hitlab](http://www.hitlab.com/) Ever dream about becoming the next Madonna or Justin Timberlake? Well, this might just be your lucky day. Hit Lab is an online community where artists can relate to each other, [talents are discovered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tune-tracker) and treasures are shared. Associated with Akon, this site allows singers to see how much potential they *really* have. Once singers have successfully passed the Dynamic Hit Scoring evaluation system, they are qualified for an online audition where they are judged by [top industry professionals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outschool). Go on, showcase yourself for a chance at your big break! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Online Music Communities:** Online platforms for music artists to share their creations and get discovered. - **Dynamic Hit Scoring:** Development of algorithmic systems to judge music quality for potential success. - **Virtual Talent Shows:** Platforms for talented individuals to participate in a virtual talent show. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the music industry to shift towards online talent discovery and evaluation platforms. - **Online Communities:** Opportunity for businesses to develop online communities that offer talent discovery and events. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Innovation opportunity for AI systems to develop music evaluation systems that enhances the efficiency and scope of the music industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music Collaboration Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openmic.md) - [Musician-Connecting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandmatch.md) - [Music Reward Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlo.md) - [AI Singing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-singing.md) - [Dynamic Online Music Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearit.md) - [Independent Artist Discovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-for-music-lovers.md) - [AI-Powered Karaoke Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayk.md) - [Connective Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicatfm.md) - [Musical Social Media Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-network-for-musicians.md)