Vocalists, musicians, rappers, and producers of all kinds there is still time to get your entries in for this round of the #smlchallenge.
You have until Thursday night, June 14th at 11:59 PM EST / 4:59 AM UTC to submit your entries with the winners being announced Friday, June 15th.
With twelve (12) amazing entries in this round so far created by Steemians from all over the world, the Popular Music theme is inspiring a lot of epic entries in this round of the #smlchallenge .
Here are the details of the Steemit Music League Challenge Season Two Round #12:
All you have to do is submit an original entry based off of the theme of the round using the tag #smlchallenge and/or comment the entry on any SML Challenge posts.
This week's theme is:
Popular Music
Build off of the Greatest Hits theme, this round's theme is Popular Music,
Let's hear a new or old creation that you think appeals to the mainstream and the most people.
This can be used as an exercise to develop and try a new style of song and/or beat production or you can apply a past creation that you feel has mass appeal.
That top 40 style of popular music. This theme might push some comfort zones which is where growth occurs. Excited to see how the community takes this theme and which music they create and/or select as their "popular music."
So however this Popular Music theme resonates with you let's hear what creativity and inspiration you use to make this music that will having you upbeat and loving life.
RULES
Upload your entry using DSound by going here: https://dsound.audio/#/upload
You log-in using your Steemit name. When you upload to DSound you content is posted to Steemit so your following can enjoy your music and reward you for doing so.
We don't want to exclude anyone so if DSound doesn't work for you please feel free to submit using the most convenient method for yourself.
If you have any questions on how to upload to DSound you can ask in the DSound Discord or SMA Discord channel or you can visit this awesome post by 
Just make sure it's an original entry based off of the theme of the round and use the tag #smlchallenge and/or comment the entry on any SML Challenge posts.
Any type of music passion from singing to producing and everything in between is welcome. We are looking forward to be able to help these Steemians in the music community shine and receive the recognition and feedback they deserve.
You have until Thursday night, June 14th to submit your entries with winners will be announced Friday, June 15th.
Here are the twelve (12) incredible entries so far for the Steemit Music League (SML) Challenge. Don't forget to support your favorites entries so they have a better chance on becoming the Community Favorite.
ENTRY ONE: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@ravenmus1c/20180607t090748280z-raven-feat-elena-k-you-say-to-me-matt-nore-remix-submission-for-sml-challenge-s2r12
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@ravenmus1c/20180607t090748280z-raven-feat-elena-k-you-say-to-me-matt-nore-remix-submission-for-sml-challenge-s2r12
ENTRY TWO: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fresheiremusic/20180605t130430309z-popular-music-beat-battle-entry-s2-r12-sma
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@fresheiremusic/20180605t130430309z-popular-music-beat-battle-entry-s2-r12-sma
ENTRY THREE: 
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@guifaquetti/20180606t145023205z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12--astor-piazzolla-night-club-1960-history-of-tango
ENTRY FOUR: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@yamaagni/20180606t222102757z-awkward-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12--popular-music
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@yamaagni/20180606t222102757z-awkward-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12--popular-music
ENTRY FIVE: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fanen/20180607t002122907z-fanen-poppin-pop
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@fanen/20180607t002122907z-fanen-poppin-pop
ENTRY SIX: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@thomasrobertgent/20180507t173544389z-what-you-waiting-for-re-masterd
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@thomasrobertgent/20180507t173544389z-what-you-waiting-for-re-masterd
ENTRY SEVEN: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@nathankaye/20180608t083932522z-come-on-youre-beautiful-a-message-of-self-love-sml-challenge-s2r12
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@nathankaye/20180608t083932522z-come-on-youre-beautiful-a-message-of-self-love-sml-challenge-s2r12
ENTRY EIGHT: 
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@d-vine/20180611t161327234z-awake-by-d-vine-feat-junkfeathers-sml-challenge-s2r12-a-dsound-community-initiative
ENTRY NINE: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@jonmagnusson/20180611t190438376z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-set-me-on-fire-seveaux-club-mix-by-jon-magnusson
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@jonmagnusson/20180611t190438376z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-set-me-on-fire-seveaux-club-mix-by-jon-magnusson
ENTRY TEN: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@davidfar/20180611t221202612z-kryptoe-deon-ashton--davidfar-davood-faramarzi-straight-to-your-heart-collaboration
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@davidfar/20180611t221202612z-kryptoe-deon-ashton--davidfar-davood-faramarzi-straight-to-your-heart-collaboration
ENTRY ELEVEN: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@mindseye-music/20180610t073052434z-mindseye-beautiful-day-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-popular-music
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@mindseye-music/20180610t073052434z-mindseye-beautiful-day-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-popular-music
ENTRY TWELVE: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@hilladigahackles/20180611t233942973z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-choice-hilladigahackles-vs-e40
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@hilladigahackles/20180611t233942973z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r12-choice-hilladigahackles-vs-e40
And for a recap of the amazing twenty-four(24) entries of Round #11 of Season Two go here: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r11-results
The entries are judged off of the following:
- Sound Quality,
- Technicality,
- Creativity, and
- Relevance to theme
The prize pool is as follows:
FIRST PLACE WINNER: 8 STEEM + 50 Voiceshares for 58 points
SECOND PLACE WINNER: 4 STEEM + 34 Voiceshares for 38 points
THIRD PLACE WINNER: 2 STEEM + 29 Voiceshares for 31 points
FOURTH PLACE WINNER: 1 STEEM + 25 Voiceshares for 26 points
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: 20 Voiceshares for 20 points
The Community Favorite each week will be determined by the amount of upvotes, comments, views, and community support on their entry.
Round #12 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge will accept submissions until this Thursday (June 14th) at 11:59 PM CDT / 4:59AM UTC with winners being announced Friday night (June 15th).
Thank you for all the time, resources, and effort put into creating the amazing entries submitted so far. And we cannot wait to see what else Steemians have for the #smlchallenge.
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 with other community members, ask questions, play music live, get feedback from community members, get beats and tracks demoed, and listen to music with others live via the SMA Discord bots.
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