Beat Battle League S2:R8 Results

The Workout Music theme this round inspired twelve (12) heart-pumping entries from Steemian producers from all over the world in Round #8 of Season Two of the #beatbattle . It sure made the judging a fun experience with so many high-quality, creative takes on the theme.

Courtesy of @nicnas

The judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beatseb, and @derekmiller thank you so much for all the time, effort , and resources that went into creating your entries.

Start stretching, get ready to get going and workout, and enjoy these awesome creations from these Steemian producers in this eighth round of Season Two of the #beatbattle with the theme Workout Music.

Courtesy of Crystal @paradigmprospect

Remember the entries for the Beat Battle League are judged on:

• Sound Quality: does the beat sound crispy, in speakers and headphones, is there cracking or recording errors? How loud can we play it before you notice quality issues? etc

• Technicality: what are the skills you displayed in making this beat? The technical aspects of the your craft. The layers and sounds do they match? How many? etc

• Creativity: how unique your entry is? How well it revolves around the universal theme? Holy smokes we have never heard that sound before? A creative video and/or artwork o yeahhhhh. Also, the amount of information, knowledge, and effort put into creating the entry and Steemit post come into consideration as well.

If you have any questions about the judging and/or your ranking, please always feel free to reach out to me on Discord. Entries created in the current time period are weighted accordingly.

Without further adieu, here are the results from S2:R8 of the Beat Battle League:

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FIRST WINNER: @paradigmprospect with an average of 4.67 from the judging panel winning 8 STEEM and 45 SMOKE for 53 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@paradigmprospect/20180426t045047303z-paradigm-prospector-queens-of-the-gym--beatbattle-s2r8-workout-music

Yessss what a workout tune in every aspect.

Have that rock and metal-esque quality that gets the blood pumping and you so jacked to workout and/or exercise. Check.

Have the dope sounds that keep you engaged like at 1:03, 2:05, and 2:09 for example. Check

Has workout related vocal samples and cover art. Check and check.

"There's a fire in my belly..."

Amennnnnnnn get it bud what an epic workout music entry.

Thank you for the time and effort you put into creating this entry and listening to the other entries as well. Much love and respect.

Support this winning Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@paradigmprospect/20180426t045047303z-paradigm-prospector-queens-of-the-gym--beatbattle-s2r8-workout-music

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SECOND WINNER: @d-vine with an average of 4.60 from the judging panel winning 4 STEEM and 38 SMOKE for 42 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@d-vine/20180423t145424257z-tic-tec-ho--re-worked--by-d-vine-beat-battle-league-s2r8-a-dsound-community-initiative

O weeeeee let's goooooooooo.

This entry no doubt gets the blood moving and ready to take on any exercise or workout.

That combination of bass, uptempo sounds, and the change-ups (like at 1:03 and 1:56 for example) make this such an awesome tune to zone out to and get to working out or running. Might be dancing a little while doing so but that's okay :)

Appreciate you reworking this and sharing it with the community.

Much love and respect (love the professional cover image per usual).

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@d-vine/20180423t145424257z-tic-tec-ho--re-worked--by-d-vine-beat-battle-league-s2r8-a-dsound-community-initiative

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THIRD WINNER: @sunra with an average of 4.55 from the judging panel winning 2 STEEM and 31 SMOKE for 33 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@sunra/20180420t213045038z-beat-challenge-s2-r8-workout-music

Woahh yesssss what a jam to workout and/or exercise to.

So upbeat and funky and has that BPM to get and keep the blood pumping.

And you use so many awesome quality sounds (like at 0:36, 1:05, and 1:54 for example) to keep the listener engaged and moving.

Thank you for the time and effort you put into creating this entry. Much appreciation for creating this uptempo workout tune.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@sunra/20180420t213045038z-beat-challenge-s2-r8-workout-music

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FOURTH WINNER: @hilladigahackles with an average of 4.50 from the judging panel winning 1 STEEM and 26 SMOKE for 27 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@hilladigahackles/20180422t221947278z-beatbattle-s2r8-workout-dreams-by-hilladigahackles

Yessssss now this is a workout entry.

You combine that techno/80s music with that epic and hilarious video to execute the theme so creatively.

Love that you choose that dog workout video. Didn't even realize that existed. And then to combine it with that classic 80s/90s workout video genius.

"Get up you son of a... "

Ayyy what an epic way to finish this jam off.

Man you are one creative soul with this one. Major props to you bud.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@hilladigahackles/20180422t221947278z-beatbattle-s2r8-workout-dreams-by-hilladigahackles

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COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @mindseye-music with an average of 4.48 and with $44.56 in community support, 24 upvotes, and 13 comments winning 20 SMOKE for 20 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@mindseye-music/20180422t213407662z-typhoon-ft-rico-xandloper-mindseye-remix-beat-battle-league--s2r8-workout-music

Ayyyy what an epic uptempo remix to workout and exercise to.

That combination of vocals and beat get the blood pumping and the head nodding.

Love the sounds you chose with this one and how the bass comes in so nicely o weeeee.

And what a dope cover art you created that is epiccccccc. Love the colors and your branding.

Appreciate the time and effort you put into this entry and sharing it with the community to get our blood pumping.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@mindseye-music/20180422t213407662z-typhoon-ft-rico-xandloper-mindseye-remix-beat-battle-league--s2r8-workout-music

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The following are the honorable mentions in order of ranking based off the judging panel off this specific theme:

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@jeffandhisguitar with an average of 4.39 from the judging panel winning 18 SMOKE for a total of 18 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@jeffandhisguitar/20180416t094052511z-sma-beatbattle-entry-s2-round-8-workout-music

Ayyyyy yessss what an uplifting tune to get you moving.

It channels that positivity that makes you appreciate having the health to exercise.

That guitar gets me in the zone holy smokes what epic skills you have. Especially love that part around 2:33 gets the blood pumping that's for sure.

And what an awesome back story about the creation and that cover image to go with it so awesome. I can envision that surging scene so vividly.

Appreciate you sharing this high-quality entry with the community to enjoy and get them uplifted and moving.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@jeffandhisguitar/20180416t094052511z-sma-beatbattle-entry-s2-round-8-workout-music

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@polarbeats with an average of 4.31 from the judging panel winning 17 SMOKE for 17 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@polarbeats/20180425t201837745z-my-beat-battle-submission-gym-class-runner-prod-by-polar-beats

O weeee what a jam to workout and/or exercise too.

Those sounds you chose set that uptempo tone and looping them definitely creates the "get you in the zone" effect.

And that switch-up in the beat around 0:54 so awesome that took it to the next level in my opinion.

Awesome BPM all the way through keeping the heart rate up and moving.

Excited to go for a run with this playing o weeee.

And appreciate the dope cover art you created. Helps reiterate the theme no doubt.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@polarbeats/20180425t201837745z-my-beat-battle-submission-gym-class-runner-prod-by-polar-beats

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@studgriffin with an average of 4.34 from the judging panel winning 17 SMOKE for 17 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@studgriffin/20180424t141501810z-workout-beatbattle-s2r8

Turn the volume up on this entry and watch what happens o weeee.

Such an awesome combination of sounds you use in this one to get the jucies flowing and ready for a workout or other exercise.

Love how you intertwined that scream in there around 0:50 as well. Great way to drive emotion.

So cool how you bring that bass in later in the beat as well to get the ears pumping full go.

Appreciate the cooldown in your beat as well just like a workout its ideal to have a cooldown.

Much love and respect for this one bud.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@studgriffin/20180424t141501810z-workout-beatbattle-s2r8

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@onemedia with an average of 4.28 from the judging panel winning 16 SMOKE for 16 points.

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https://musicoin.org/nav/track/0xc81e9af88604279f5f789d06327f7379d0096cdf

Holy smokes is this some wake you up and get exercising entry.

The way you hit us right away with that distinct combination of sounds shreds any lackadaisical attitude.

And the way you intertwine that chorus guitar and clashing percussion is heart-pumping to say the least. It most definitely gets you in the now, in the moment, ready for whatever activity is at hand.

Definitely got a surge of adrenaline when listening to this just like your post suggested :)

Thank you for the time and effort you put into creating this tune and the awesome post behind it. So clever and appreciate you including the elements of this track so we can FULLY appreciate it.

Much love and respect.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/beatbattle/@onemedia/beast-beat-by-trash-juice-post-rock-electro-metallic-screaming-streaming-mp3

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@grant-vegra with an average of 4.20 from the judging panel winning 15 SMOKE for 15 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@grant-vegra/20180425t201129292z-gr4nt-multiple-personalities-dark-sick-trap-beat-81

Ayyyyy this one bumpssssssss.

"Woaaaaaaaaaaa"

What an arrangement you created with this one (that switch-up/transition from 1:30-2:00 for example) with so many dope sounds and that bass coming in so strong.

This puts me almost in a trance-like state; putting me in the zone. Definitely an awesome quality for workout music.

Appreciate you sharing this with the community to bump to and get in the zone.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@grant-vegra/20180425t201129292z-gr4nt-multiple-personalities-dark-sick-trap-beat-81

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@lefthouse with an average of 4.18 from the judging panel winning 14 SMOKE for 14 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@lefthouse/20180422t233201144z-smlc-s2-r8-workout-roberta-susan-double-dutch-ghetto-stick-rope-jump

Woahhhhh what a take on the theme to channel that Stick Rope Jump.

The beat is so uptempo and features such cool change-ups. And the way you use the vocals are so interesting and definitely kept me engaged in the tune.

And that video wowzers what a creative way to hook an audience. And it no doubt channels that Stick Rope Jump aspect.

Appreciate you taking the time and effort to share this entry with the community.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@lefthouse/20180422t233201144z-smlc-s2-r8-workout-roberta-susan-double-dutch-ghetto-stick-rope-jump

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@krazypoet with an average of 4.07 from the judging panel winning 13 SMOKE for 13 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@krazypoet/20180425t062853769z-krazypoet-systems-end

Wow what a vivid mood you create with this one.

This one helped me get in the zone and focus at the task at hand which is no doubt a great quality of workout music.

Love the surreal vibe you create with the sounds you chose to include.

Turn this up to loud volume and it helps get you in the moment. So dope how you can do that with your music.

Much appreciation for sharing this with the community to raise our vibrations.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@krazypoet/20180425t062853769z-krazypoet-systems-end

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Here is my scorecard with two columns added to reflect average from entire judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beatseb, and @derekmiller and respective overall ranking in this week.

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This concludes the results an analysis for Round #8 of Season Two of the Beat Battle League.

Stay tuned for tomorrow for the details of Round #9 of Season Two the #beatbattle .

Thanks again for another amazing round Steemians. You bless us with your hard work and dedication and we thank you for that. So much talent and passion in this community. Much love and respect.

The #beatbattle 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 nine (9) 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 @chiefmappster): An open music contest for rappers, MCs, singers, vocalists, musicians, and producers.
	Beat Battle League (#beatbattle) (Hosted by @chiefmappster): 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 @inthenow): 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 @antminer): A weekly challenge for music producers to create music by using the provided chord progression.
	Kill The Pad Challenge (#killthepad) (Hosted by @jamesgetsit): A weekly topic text-based rap competition for creative writers to show their prowess as a lyricist.
	Educator Showdown (Hosted by @novili): A bi-weekly competition for people who make educational content revolving around music.
	Poetry Slam (#poetryslam) (Hosted by @jamesgetsit & @scuzzy): A weekly spoken word contest in the traditional poetry slam competition format.
	Pitch Perfect (#pitchperfect) (Hosted by @alejandra23): A weekly challenge for original music creators.
	Bands About Bands (#BandsAboutBands) (Hosted by @ftlob): A weekly music review contest covering bands and musicians on Steemit.

The winner of the Steemit Music League is determined by the amount of points earned through League contests and challenges.

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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.

Live radio shows happening now with the Needle on Your Record Show by @d-vine, @onemedia and @seveaux every Wednesday at CET 8-10 PM (2PM-4PM EST). Send your tracks to @d-vine to get heard on the SMA radio.

Also, @inthenow has the Maniac Metal Mondays radio show starting today at 7:00 PM EST.

To join the Discord Channel go here: https://discord.gg/na8W5Wr

Thanks again @prc and @dsound for helping inspire that real, positive change by supporting and helping the music community achieve its dreams.

If you support and trust @prc as a witness like I do you can vote for him as a witness here: https://steemit.com/~witnesses

If you want to know the information about his witness information this post describes it wonderfully: https://steemit.com/witness-category/@prc/witness-prc-update-2-february-5th-2018

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Thank you as always for your time and attention.

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Namaste

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