Steemit Music League Challenge Round S2:R8 Results

With eleven (11) epic, uptempo entries in Round #8 of Season Two of the #smlchallenge, the Latin Music theme brought out some epic musical creations from Steemians from all over the world.

It was such an joyful experience for the judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beatseb, and @derekmiller and we thank you again for all the time and effort that went into creating your entries.

Courtesy of Light & Love OG @danyelk

This week's theme for the Steemit Music League Challenge S2:R8 is:

Latin 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:R8:

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WINNER ONE: @funkmedia with an average of 4.77 from the judging panel with "Tu Mirada" winning 8 STEEM and 50 Voiceshares for 58 points.

https://dsound.audio/#!/@funkmedia/20180412t172128379z-tu-mirada-funk-media-original-song--steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r8

Wow what an incredible mutliple genre hit you shared with us this round.

You ease us into this track with that slow-moving rockish first 3 minutes. Such beautiful vocals o myyy.

And then whammmm here comes that Salsa around 3:02 what a switch-up. Love how this section uplifts the soul and gets you smiling.

And if Salsa wasn't enough @funkmedia includes their funk and Gozzadera style to get us dancing.

Love how you intertwined so many different styles in 6+ minutes of high-quality audio production.

This no doubt screams Latin Music. Much appreciation for sharing.

Support these winning Steemians here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@funkmedia/20180412t172128379z-tu-mirada-funk-media-original-song--steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r8

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WINNER TWO: @darrenclaxton with an average of 4.75 from the judging panel with "Nesecito La Playa" winning 4 STEEM and 40 Voiceshares for 44 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@darrenclaxton/20180415t213617317z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r8-original-music-by-darren-claxton-nesecito-la-playa

Yesssssssssssss what an epic entry.

Absolutely love that Santana-esque guitar playing you show in this entry. Especially around 1:17, 2:10, 2:44, holy smokes serious goosebumps.

That guitar is such an influence in Latin Music and you no doubt executed so well on that with this high-quality 7+ of audio.

Love how you let us catch our breath around 3:28 and then hit us with such soulful guitar playing it's absolutely mind-blowing your skills and talents.

Appreciate you sharing your absolutely incredible abilities with the community enjoy and be inspired by.

Thank you so much.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@darrenclaxton/20180415t213617317z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r8-original-music-by-darren-claxton-nesecito-la-playa

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WINNER THREE: @jeffleinwand with an average of 4.70 from the judging panel with "Bassa Nova" winning 2 STEEM and 32 Voiceshares for 34 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@jeffleinwand/20180421t143539764z-jeff-leinwand-bassa-nova

Woahhhhhhhh yesssss love this medicine for the ears.

Such a high-quality audio production from @jeffleinwand and channels that classic Brazilian Bassa Nova style. That uptempo, catchy uplifting style.

Love the progression you take us through with this entry. The first 0:58 have a distinct vibe and then you bring in more sounds and a perceived tempo shift.

Love that whistle you bring in around 1:38 serves as a time addition to your arrangement in my opinion.

Appreciate you letting us know the process and equipment you used to create this entry. Awesome to get those additional insights.

Thank you for uplifting myself and I am sure the community with this entry. Much love and respect.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@jeffleinwand/20180421t143539764z-jeff-leinwand-bassa-nova

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WINNER FOUR (TIED): @hilladigahackles with an average of 4.67 from the judging panel with "First of the Gan to Die" winning 1 STEEM and 28 Voiceshares for 29 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@hilladigahackles/20180416t205238302z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r8-first-of-the-gang-to-die

Ayyy yesssssssss let's goooooooo.

Wow love how you set that Latin-esque tone with those sounds in the first 30 seconds. What a way to reiterate the theme.

And then here comes that soothing voice of yours. Deliver the lyrics in a way that is easy to understand and hits the soul even if the lyrics are somewhat dark :)

Such an epic cover and love how you intertwine those Latin sounds (like at 2:48 for instance) with your lyrics.

"Away away away away away...." Yesssssss.

Much appreciation for the time and effort you put into creating this amazing entry. Really enjoyed this one o weeeee.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@hilladigahackles/20180416t205238302z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r8-first-of-the-gang-to-die

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WINNER FOUR (TIED): @d-vine with an average of 4.67 from the judging panel with "L.T.H." winning 1 STEEM and 28 Voiceshares for 29 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@d-vine/20180418t161945146z-l-t-h-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r8-a-dsound-community-initiative

Ayyyy what a cross genre hit right here o weeeee.

Love how you integrate the Latin flair with your brand of drum and bass. So incredible how you can blend genres like this.

That first 1:07 sets the tone so well in my opinion and then you bring in that club rattling bass and house vibe and we are dancing.

Would absolutely love to witness a club reacting and dancing to this one. I am sure it would have them grooving.

Appreciate how high-quality this is coming in through headphones and speakers.

So many amazing sounds you integrate as well (like around 2:52 and 3:13 for instance). You for sure kept me on my toes.

Thank you for sharing this with the community to enjoy much appreciation.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@d-vine/20180418t161945146z-l-t-h-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r8-a-dsound-community-initiative

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COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @d-vine with $31.90 in community support, 17 upvotes, and 19 comments winning 20 Voiceshares for an additional 20 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@d-vine/20180418t161945146z-l-t-h-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r8-a-dsound-community-initiative

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@d-vine/20180418t161945146z-l-t-h-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r8-a-dsound-community-initiative

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The following are the rest of the community this round in order of ranking based off the judging panel off this specific theme:

@onemedia with an average of 4.60 from the judging panel with "Bosse Doce" winning 19 Voiceshares for 19 points.

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https://musicoin.org/nav/track/0x53b7da2cbe7db68ea0d048c03694594246059603

Yessssss what a creative take on the theme.

Love how you channel that classic Bossa Nova and provide us with such an easy to listen to, uplifting tune.

You hit the soul right off the bat with that acoustic guitar and those shakers and other sounds no doubt help add that Latin element.

And that sax around 1:13 yesss absolutely lvoe this ads that jazz element to this entry so nicely.

Appreciate how in-depth your behind the creation post is. You share so much knowledge and share the reasons why you chose certain elements in your creation which help greatly so we the listeners don't miss anything.

Really appreciate all the time and effort you put into creating this entry. Much love and respect.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@onemedia/bossa-doce-by-nowhere-near-latin-jazz-with-lite-electronica-streaming-mp3

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@plugdeux with "La Eternidad" with an average of 4.57 from the judging panel winning 18 Voiceshares for 18 points.

Woahhhhhhhh what a mood you create with this one.

Love the brass and that vinyl crackle. They set such an amazing tone and no doubt uplifted my vibrations.

And that drum and kick you bring in around 0:27 love that. What an arrangement you created.

Appreciate you sharing your vinyl shopping experience in Cuba with us. What an awesome story.

I can envision this song being played in the Cuban vinyl store reminding us of those classic 50's days.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/travel/@plugdeux/vinyl-record-shopping-in-havana-cuba

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@nakedverse with "Deggsy" with an average of 4.55 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@nakedverse/20180419t161605182z-sma-latin-comp-deggsy

Wow what a catchy Latin-esque tune from @nakedverse.

Those instruments and sounds you integrated gave me that Latin vibe right away. And they are so clear and high-quality in my opinion.

And absolutely love that segment starting at 0:44 wow does that bass come in so strong and those sounds are highlighted so nicely.

This has me dancing and nodding my head o weeee what an uplifting Latin-inspired tune.

Appreciate you creating this "not your genre" tune absolutely so catchy and on point in my opinion.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@nakedverse/20180419t161605182z-sma-latin-comp-deggsy

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@paradigmprospect with "Latinum" with an average of 4.53 from the judging panel winning 16 Voiceshares for 16 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@paradigmprospect/20180421t161417443z-paradigm-prospector-latinum--sml-challenge-s2r8-latin-music

What an unique take on the Latin theme.

Wow do you use those instruments such as that horn to create such an epic vibe. I feel like I am walking through a Mexican village while listening to this. What a skill to transport the listener.

Love how you integrate that howl as well to help add layers to the vibe you are creating.

What amazing cover art you include as well. No doubt reiterates the vibe of your entry.

Appreciate you taking the time to creating something different than your usual music. Definitely love how you pushed your boundaries with this one.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@paradigmprospect/20180421t161417443z-paradigm-prospector-latinum--sml-challenge-s2r8-latin-music

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@bennettitalia with "La Sombra De Una Sonrisa" with an average of 4.53 from the judging panel winning 16 Voiceshares for 16 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@bennettitalia/20180420t211236572z-la-sombra-de-una-sonrisa-sml-challenge-2018-bennett-italia-all-rights-reserved

Ayyyy what a fun and catchy entry.

Love how you set that Latin-esque tone in the first 30 seconds and then you hit us with those passionate vocals. Love how you intertwine that Spanish into your vocals as well.

That segement starting at 1:19 what a Latin vibe you create with that.

Love uptempo this entry is and keeps you moving while listening. And those lyrics so fun and creative what talent you have.

And appreciate you learning and growing as a musician through this round's challenge. That's one of the goals.

Excited to hear more from you because this entry and your last one have been so catchy, creative, and fun. Keep them coming.

Much love and respect for taking the time to create this entry.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@bennettitalia/20180420t211236572z-la-sombra-de-una-sonrisa-sml-challenge-2018-bennett-italia-all-rights-reserved

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@jonmagnusson with "El Mayor Cover" with an average of 4.25 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares for 15 points.

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Wow what a talent to be able to sing in more than one language.

And to be play the guitar while doing so. Wow, not an easy task at all.

Amazing to see and hear the passion in this homage to Silvio Rodgriguez.

What a take on the theme and really appreciate you sharing this moment with the community.

Looking forward to witnessing the progression in your Spanish music.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/openmic/@jonmagnusson/steemit-open-mic-week-81-jon-magnusson-el-mayor-cover-of-silvio-rodriguez-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r8-latin-theme

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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 @chiefmappster, @beatseb, and @derekmiller .

This concludes the analysis for Round #8 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge.

We start Round #9 of Season Two with the Round #9 announcement post tomorrow.

Another epic 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.

For the results of Round Seven of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here:https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r7-results

For the results of Round Six of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r6-results

For the results of Round Five of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here:https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r5-results

For the results of Round Four of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-results-or-s2-r4

For the results of Round Three of Season Two the Steemit Music League Challenge go here: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-results-or-s2-r3

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 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 tomorrow at 7:00 PM EST.

To join the Steemit Music Alliance 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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Image Sources:

• OG Light & Love Tech Shaman @danyelk
• OG @scuzzy
• https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/global/6039539/countdown-to-the-25th-annual-billboard-latin-music-conference-1994

Namaste

@chiefmappster