With seventeen (17) amazing greatest hits in Round #12 of Season Two of the #smlchallenge, the Popular Music theme brought out some epic creations from Steemians from all over the world. What a diverse group of souls creating and sharing music this round.
It was such an exciting and difficult experience for the judging panel of 
The judging panel thanks you again for all the time and effort that went into creating your entries.
This week's theme for the Steemit Music League Challenge S2:R12 is:
Popular Music
The entries are judged off of the following:
- Sound Quality,
- Technicality,
- Creativity (Relevance to theme is included in this category in the spreadsheet)
This applies to the music, artwork, and information that is shared in your entry. Entries created during the time frame since initial post are weighted accordingly.
Without further adieu here are the results of the Steemit Music League Challenge S2:R12:
WINNER ONE: 
with an average of 4.89 from the judging panel with "Get Back Up" winning 8 SBD and 50 Voiceshares for 58 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@elainefaye/20180612t222507191z-get-back-up
Dayummmmmmmmmmmm what a track this is.
Everything from your voice, to your delivery, to the beat, to the uplifting and inspirational lyrics is incredible in my opinion.
"I need to get back up."
Ayyyyy amen what a message you preach in these lyrics.
I can close my eyes and envision this being played on the radio and inspiring so many.
It's amazing how music created off of personal experience can reach and touch so many.
Appreciate you sharing this. You are so DOPEEEE and inspirational.
Much love and respect.
Support this winning Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@elainefaye/20180612t222507191z-get-back-up
WINNER TWO: 
with an average of 4.78 from the judging panel with "Awkward" winning 4 SBD and 42 Voiceshares for 46 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@yamaagni/20180606t222102757z-awkward-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12--popular-music
Wow wowwwww what an epic piece of audio production.
That piano sets that pop tone right off the bat. And then you carry that vibe with those vocal chops. Man they are so catchyyyyyy and give off such incredible energy and mood.
And those claps in the background definitely get you engaged.
Like that sounds you bring in around 2:22 and 2:38 as well man you are incredible.
This screams pop and it is so amazing how you can just play this by itself and get such an incredible full effect from it.
Appreciate you sharing this with the community. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@yamaagni/20180606t222102757z-awkward-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12--popular-music
WINNER THREE: 
with an average of 4.73 from the judging panel with "Come On Your Beautiful" winning 2 SBD and 34 Voiceshares for 36 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@nathankaye/20180608t083932522z-come-on-youre-beautiful-a-message-of-self-love-sml-challenge-s2r12
O myyyyy is this such an inspirational pop-esque tune.
"Come on, come on. You are beautiful."
What a meaningful and impactful message of self-love you share in this magical tune.
The sounds and instrument provide such an atmosphere for the passion of your vocal to come into the forefront and deliver your message.
This is one of those tunes that can help so many just by listening.
Appreciate you sharing it and inspiring us all with this pure, soulful, and meaningful musical creation.
Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@nathankaye/20180608t083932522z-come-on-youre-beautiful-a-message-of-self-love-sml-challenge-s2r12
WINNER FOUR: 
with an average of 4.72 from the judging panel with "Straight to your Heart" winning 1 SBD and 28 Voiceshares for 29 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@davidfar/20180611t221202612z-kryptoe-deon-ashton--davidfar-davood-faramarzi-straight-to-your-heart-collaboration
Wow what a powerful collab this is o myyyyy.
"Seeing no chains. Building no walls."
"We fall down. Just waiting for love."
Holy smokes are these lyrics so powerful and the way you deliver them are filled with such passion and ready for an audience to chant and sing along with you.
Absolutely love how complimentary to the vocals the sounds/instruments are in this track. Such an ideal balance between the two. One aspect doesn't overpower the other. They work jointly together to create such an impactful and soul-resonating track.
Thank you greatly for sharing this. This one affected me greatly.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@davidfar/20180611t221202612z-kryptoe-deon-ashton--davidfar-davood-faramarzi-straight-to-your-heart-collaboration
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: 
with an average of 4.70 with "Awake" and with $32.99 in community support, 79 upvotes, and 5 comments winning 20 Voiceshares for a total of 20 points.
WOAHHHHHHHH what an epic team effort this is o my.
Love that uptempo, full sounding beat with that drum and bass o weeeee. And you integrate so many awesome sounds (like at 2:26 and 2:41) to get the beat engaging and then here comes those smooth vocals from 
"Waking me from this dream..."
Ayyy love this and how you ingrain it in the listener so catchy.
And this video from 
Appreciate you sharing this team effort entry. Definitely has that pop element with the uptempo beat and the way you integrate the vocals.
Much love and respect you three.
Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@d-vine/20180611t161327234z-awake-by-d-vine-feat-junkfeathers-sml-challenge-s2r12-a-dsound-community-initiative
The following are the rest of the community this round in order of ranking based off the judging panel off this specific theme:
with an average of 4.68 from the judging panel with "You Say To Me" winning 19 Voiceshares for 19 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@ravenmus1c/20180607t090748280z-raven-feat-elena-k-you-say-to-me-matt-nore-remix-submission-for-sml-challenge-s2r12
Woahhhhhhhh yesssssss.
What a pop anthem this is.
Has the catchy and get you moving beat. Epic and passionate vocals and lyrics. And such a mood and vibe.
Love how you build us up with those amazing vocals and pop feeling and then hit us with that beat switch-up around 1:25 to give us that energy.
And that part starting around 2:18 holy smokes does that give me goosebumps. Some serious energy and emotion.
Appreciate you sharing this worldwide pop anthem with the community o weeeeeeeeee.
Support this amazing Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@ravenmus1c/20180607t090748280z-raven-feat-elena-k-you-say-to-me-matt-nore-remix-submission-for-sml-challenge-s2r12
with "Reflected in Your Eyes" with an average of 4.63 from the judging panel winning 18 Voiceshares for 18 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@jonmagnusson/20180611t190438376z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-set-me-on-fire-seveaux-club-mix-by-jon-magnusson
Wow what a catchy and uptempo entry from and 
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"Set me on fire."
Man is this catchy and how to deliver this catchy line varies throughout the song (like at 1:59 and 2:15); that is such a talent in my opinion.
Love how your vocals fit the beat so well as well and how you complement it nicely. You can hear and understand your lyrics so clearly, yet still hear the sounds of the beat.
This definitely has that pop music element with the catchy hook, how you deliver the lyrics, the arrangement of the song, and that amazing beat.
Appreciate you sharing this.
Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@jonmagnusson/20180611t190438376z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-set-me-on-fire-seveaux-club-mix-by-jon-magnusson
with "I Will Always Be On Your Side" with an average of 4.62 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.
What a track with a message.
Love how you address such a relateable topic in this song, break-ups.
And you do it in such an upbeat and soothing way. That combination of lyrics, passionate vocals, and sounds/instruments create such a meaningful and catchy tune.
I catch myself singing "You will always be on my mind." while lsitening.
This one affected me greatly. Thank you so much for sharing.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: Don't forget to make a Steemit post next time so the community can support you.
with "Take On the World" with an average of 4.57 from the judging panel winning 16 Voiceshares for 16 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@paradigmprospect/20180615t010650071z-lucky-snuke-take-on-the-world--sml-challenge-s2r12-popular-music
O myyyyyy what an inspirational and uplifting pop-esque track from .
This hits some major issues people go thru and sings it in such a positive way. I can see/hear why this is such a popular song.
"Work on yourself. And then breakout."
And that chorus: "Take on the world. Believe in yourself. And take on the world." so inspirational and the delivery on it is incredible. Get a pop-esque feeling from it.
Appreciate you working thru this round's troubles and submitting this as the entry. It resonated with me greatly and now is stuck in my head :)
Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@mindseye-music/20180610t073052434z-mindseye-beautiful-day-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-popular-music
with "Whoop D Loop" with an average of 4.57 from the judging panel winning 16 Voiceshares for 16 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@onemedia/20180615t041733789z-whoop-d-loop
Woahhhhhh zig goes pop with this one ;)
Love that first 0:48 such a surreal, positive, and uplifting mood.
So interesting how you integrate that 5-3-5 interval into this one. Wonder if that's why this is so catchy :)
Those vocal sounds you integrate like at 1:50 and 2:27 are so trippy and add such an element to the song.
Appreciate the absolutely incredible cover art as well. That is out of this world o weeeee.
Much love and respect zig.
Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@onemedia/whoop-d-loop-streaming
with "Beautiful Day" with an average of 4.52 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares for 15 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@mindseye-music/20180610t073052434z-mindseye-beautiful-day-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-popular-music
Yesssssssss what a beachside/summer hit this is.
Put this one and atch the negativity melt away.
Love how you set the tone in that first minute with the guitar and other sounds you use. Such an uplifting mood you create.
And how you integrate those vocal snippets so amazing. Brings the production together and gives the listener something to sing along to.
Also love those vocal snippets around 1:58 you bring in as well.
And appreciate the incredible cover art. Wow do I want to be on that beach.
Much appreciation for your continual involvement in the community and sharing you amazing high-quality productions.
Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@mindseye-music/20180610t073052434z-mindseye-beautiful-day-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-popular-music
with "Poppin Pop" with an average of 4.51 from the judging panel winning 14 Voiceshares for 14 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fanen/20180607t002122907z-fanen-poppin-pop
Ayyyy what a happy pop beat this is.
Love how you develop the beat in the first 0:57 and then hit us with that POP-switch-up. So amazing.
This definitely can be the foundation of a pop hit; just need those vocals. Because the beat takes to to such a happy place.
And how you arrange the beat is great. Leaving room for us to enjoy and keep us engaged.
Appreciate you taking the time and effort to create this POP beat o weeeee.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@fanen/20180607t002122907z-fanen-poppin-pop
with an average of 4.50 from the judging panel winning 13 Voiceshares for 13 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fresheiremusic/20180605t130430309z-popular-music-beat-battle-entry-s2-r12-sma
Holy smokes what a pop beat this is.
You create such a pop-esque vibe with the sounds you integrate in this one.
Would have liked a little more variety in the loops but man o man did this scream POP.
Appreciate you sharing this with the community to enjoy. What a beat.
Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@fresheiremusic/20180605t130430309z-popular-music-beat-battle-entry-s2-r12-sma
with "Choices" with an average of 4.47 from the judging panel winning 12 Voiceshares for 12 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@hilladigahackles/20180611t233942973z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-choice-hilladigahackles-vs-e40
Ayyyyy this has so many pop culture icons in it.
What a song to cover and a video to include. This is one of those pop culture videos in recent history.
Love what you do with your voice (different than we usually hear from you). And the beat changes are sweet; complement your voice so well and keeps the energy pumping.
Appreciate your creativity to create such an intriguing entry. Much love and respect brother man.
Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@hilladigahackles/20180611t233942973z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-choice-hilladigahackles-vs-e40
with "Astor Piazzolla Night Club" with an average of 4.47 from the judging panel winning 12 Voiceshares for 12 points.
Wow what a pure and uplifting entry from .
That combination of violin and guitar creates such a majestic tone.
Night Club 1960 is defintely an old-school popular music piece and it is so amazing how you recreate it.
Love that first 1:29 setting the tone and executing on the piece and then pause and give us some amazing music afterwards.
So cool how the violinist can make those sounds around 2:33 that's incredible. And how your guitar complements him so well; what a team.
Appreciate you sharing this classic hit with the community.
Support this amazing Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@guifaquetti/20180606t145023205z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12--astor-piazzolla-night-club-1960-history-of-tango
with "What You Waiting For" with an average of 4.33 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares for 11 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@thomasrobertgent/20180507t173544389z-what-you-waiting-for-re-masterd
Woahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
What a metal anthem you turned these lyrics into holy smokes.
Love how you deliver that "What you waiting. What you waiting..." man does that hit me with such a force.
So cool how you spun this Gwen Stefani song. And those instruments and sounds you integrate are epiccccc and create such emotion.
Appreciate you sharing this with the community to get their blood pumping.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@thomasrobertgent/20180507t173544389z-what-you-waiting-for-re-masterd
with "Lazy Boy" with the Late Submission winning 5 Voiceshares for 5 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@jeffandhisguitar/20180616t043158509z-lazy-boy--original-fingerstyle--sml-challenge-season-2-round-12
Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@jeffandhisguitar/20180616t043158509z-lazy-boy--original-fingerstyle--sml-challenge-season-2-round-12
Thank you for all the time, resources, and effort put into creating the entries for this round.
Here is my scorecard with two columns added to reflect the average from the judging panel of
This concludes the analysis for Round #12 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge.
We start Round #13 of Season Two with the Round #12 announcement post tomorrow.
Another incredible round and it was such an amazing experience and want to thank everyone again for all the time and effort you all put into creating these entries this round.
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Results of Round Six of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Five of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
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Results of Round Three of Season Two the Steemit Music League Challenge here
The #smlchallenge is part of the Steemit Music League which is a community with the goal of providing the most feedback, recognition, and rewards and possible all while bringing Steemians together.
Currently the following are the ten (10) contests in the Steemit Music League which is part of the Steemit Music Alliance (SMA) [click on contest/challenge name to go to most recent related information]:
| SMA | Contest Initiatives |
|---|---|
 | Steemit Music League Challenge (#smlchallenge) (Hosted by ): An open music contest for rappers, MCs, singers, vocalists, musicians, and producers. |
 | Beat Battle League (#beatbattle) (Hosted by ): A challenge for music producers to produce an entry based off a theme or sampled material for that round. |
 | SMA Feedback Contest (#smafeedback) (Hosted by ): A feedback-based contest for music. Provide music for feedback and/or provide feedback and get rewarded for doing so. |
 | Chord Challenge (#chordchallenge) (Hosted by  ): A weekly challenge for music producers to create music by using the provided chord progression. |
 | Kill The Pad Challenge (#killthepad) (Hosted by  ): A weekly topic text-based rap competition for creative writers to show their prowess as a lyricist. |
 | Educator Showdown (Hosted by  ): A bi-weekly competition for people who make educational content revolving around music. |
 | Poetry Slam (#poetryslam) (Hosted by &  ): A weekly spoken word contest in the traditional poetry slam competition format. |
| Pitch Perfect (#pitchperfect) (Hosted by  ): A weekly challenge for original music creators. |
| Bands About Bands (#BandsAboutBands) (Hosted by  ): A weekly music review contest covering bands and musicians on Steemit. |
| Sprout (#sprout) (Hosted by  ): A contest with a seed as inspiration each week. |
The winner of the Steemit Music League is determined by the amount of points earned through League contests and challenges.
Another great way to connect and interact with the community is through the SMA (Steem Music Alliance) Discord channel.
You can connect and collaborate with other community members, play music live, get beats and tracks demoed, and listen to entries with others live via the SMA bot.
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