Rappers, vocalists, musicians, and producers of all kinds there is still time to get your entries in for this week of the #smlchallenge.
You have until Tuesday night, March 13th to submit your entries with the winners being announced Wednesday, March 14th.
Also added to the prize pool is 100 bonus Whaleshares. Great opportunity this round to boost your points total and earn some Whaleshares, the community started by 
With ten (10) awesome entries in this round so far created by Steemians from all over the world, this is shaping up to be awesome round in the #smlchallenge .
Here are the details of the Steemit Music League Challenge Season Two Round #5:
All you have to do is submit an original entry based off of the theme of the week using the tag #smlchallenge and/or comment the entry on any SML Challenge posts.
This week's theme is:
Feel Good Music
That uptempo music that creates that positive and happy emotions that uplifts the soul. That music that makes you feel good.
Rappers, musicians, and vocalists can warm positive spirit into their entries.
Producers can create that uptempo style of beat that raises your vibrations.
However this Feel Good theme resonates with you let's hear what creativity and inspiration you use to make this music that will make you feel good.
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 Tuesday night, March 13th to submit your entries with winners will be announced Wednesday, March 14th.
Here are the ten (10) 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/#!/@spawnband/20180307t184032606z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r4--spawn-condemn-the-pessimists
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@spawnband/20180307t184032606z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r4--spawn-condemn-the-pessimists
ENTRY TWO: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@simgirl/20180307t065909717z-feel-good-song
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@simgirl/20180307t065909717z-feel-good-song
ENTRY THREE: 
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@luismarcanoxd/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r5-ataraxia
ENTRY FOUR: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@jonmagnusson/20180305t191705929z-always-a-rebel-by-jon-magnusson-blockchain-exclusive-pre-release
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@jonmagnusson/20180305t191705929z-always-a-rebel-by-jon-magnusson-blockchain-exclusive-pre-release
ENTRY FIVE: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@maxwell95/20180306t041647536z-dancing-bones
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@maxwell95/20180306t041647536z-dancing-bones
ENTRY SIX: 
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@hilladigahackles/notitcgm
ENTRY SEVEN: 
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@funkmedia/20180306t152911055z-melodia-reprise-funk-media-original-song--steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r5
ENTRY EIGHT: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fairy-kingdoms/20180310t160926206z-kri-kri-ping
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@fairy-kingdoms/20180310t160926206z-kri-kri-ping
ENTRY NINE: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fromlanada/20180306t040457248z-fromlanada-vibes
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@fromlanada/20180306t040457248z-fromlanada-vibes
ENTRY TEN: 
https://dsound.audio/#!/@jj-christie/jj-christie-ascension
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@jj-christie/fer2s-jj-christie-ascension
And for a recap of the incredible fourteen (14) entries of Round #4 of Season Two go here: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-results-or-s2-r4
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: 10 STEEM + 42 Voiceshares + 25 Whaleshares for 77 points
SECOND PLACE WINNER: 6 STEEM + 36 Voiceshares + 20 Whaleshares for 62 points
THIRD PLACE WINNER: 4 STEEM + 31 Voiceshares + 15 Whaleshares for 50 points
FOURTH PLACE WINNER: 2 STEEM + 26 Voiceshares + 10 Whaleshares for 38 points
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: 20 Voiceshares + 10 Whaleshares for 30 points
The Community Favorite each week will be determined by the amount of upvotes, comments, views, and community support on their entry.
Round #5 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge will accept submissions until this Tuesday (March 13th) at 11:59 PM CDT / 4:59AM UTC with winners being announced Wednesday night (March 14th).
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 seven 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 topical text-based rap competition for creative writers to show their prowess as a lyricist. |
 | Educator Showdown (#educatorshowdown) (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. |
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.
Live music shows by 
To join the Steemit Music Alliance Discord channel go here: https://discord.gg/na8W5Wr
Thanks again and 
for helping inspire that real, positive change by supporting and helping the music community achieve its dreams.
