O wee do we have some epic entries so far. Still have time to get your entries into the 6th round of Season Two of the Beat Battle League.
This round of the #beatbattle is accepting entries to Sunday night (April 1st) at 11:59 PM EST / 4:59 AM UTC. With the winners being announced Monday evening (April 2nd).
The sixth update of the Steemit Music League leaderboard will follow after the conclusion of the #beatbattle including points from the #beatbattle , Steemit Music League Challenge, the Feedback Contest hosted by 
We have ten (10) awesome entries this round so far and the judging panel of: 
Thank you again for all the time, effort, and resources you put into creating your music.
Without further adieu the theme of Round #6 of Season Two is:
Tropical Paradise
The sounds of tropical paradises are so incredible and bring you sense of warmth and closeness to nature and the water.
This round is for those beats that encompass that tropical paradise feeling whether it include beach related sounds as inspiration or a beat that makes you feel like you are in a tropical paradise.
Whether it be reggae sounds that get you in the beach mood or bird call and/or ocean sounds that take you to your favorite tropical paradise.
However you feel this round resonates with you let's hear your take on this Tropical Paradise theme.
Looking forward to hearing the creations from the incredible producers in the Steemit Universe
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.
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 
We don't want to exclude anyone so if you can't use DSound feel free to submit your entry as you wish.
Just make sure it's an original entry based off of the theme of the round and use the tag #beatbattle and/or comment the entry on any #beatbattle posts.
We are looking forward to be able to help these music producers shine and receive the recognition and feedback they deserve.
You have until April 1st at 11:59 PM EST/ 4:59 AM UTC to submit your entries with winners will be announced Monday evening, April 2nd.
Here are the ten (10) entries so far into the Beat Battle League S2:R6. Don’t forget you can support your favorite entries to increase their chances of winning the Community Favorite prize.
ENTRY ONE: 
@studgriffin
https://dsound.audio/#!/@studgriffin/20180324t002420804z-tropical-trap-beatbattles-s2r6
https://dlive.io/livestream/studgriffin/cb60afe3-2ee2-11e8-9747-0242ac110002
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@studgriffin/20180324t002420804z-tropical-trap-beatbattles-s2r6
ENTRY TWO: 
@polarbeats
https://dsound.audio/#!/@polarbeats/20180327t000835168z-polar-beats-tropical-beat-battle-submission
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@polarbeats/20180327t000835168z-polar-beats-tropical-beat-battle-submission
ENTRY THREE: 
@d-vine
https://dsound.audio/#!/@d-vine/20180330t081052276z-moved-on-by-d-vine-beat-battle-league-s2r6--a-dsound-community-initiative
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@d-vine/20180330t081052276z-moved-on-by-d-vine-beat-battle-league-s2r6--a-dsound-community-initiative
ENTRY FOUR: 
@renac
https://dsound.audio/#!/@renac/20180325t103253414z-soft-beats-2
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@renac/20180325t103253414z-soft-beats-2
ENTRY FIVE: 
@fromlanada
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fromlanada/20180326t145043265z-fromlanada--beat-battle-league-s2r6-entry
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/beatbattle/@fromlanada/fromlanada-beat-battle-league-s2-r6-entry
ENTRY SIX: 
@plugdeux
https://musicoin.org/nav/track/0x4e3068351fd4d3004a05bdd2c604fa6e206bacb7
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/beatbattle/@plugdeux/beatbattle-s2-r6-plug-s-island-uku
ENTRY SEVEN: 
@hilladigahackles
https://dsound.audio/#!/@hilladigahackles/20180328t064045266z-be-water
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@hilladigahackles/20180328t064045266z-be-water
ENTRY EIGHT: 
@mindseye-music
https://dsound.audio/#!/@mindseye-music/20180328t202615944z-tides-eat-battle-league--s2r6-tropical-paradise
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@mindseye-music/20180328t202615944z-tides-eat-battle-league--s2r6-tropical-paradise
ENTRY NINE: 
@nathankaye
https://dsound.audio/#!/@nathankaye/20180329t144000713z-children-with-addictions-sml-beat-battle-league-s2r6-nathan-kaye
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@nathankaye/20180329t144000713z-children-with-addictions-sml-beat-battle-league-s2r6-nathan-kaye
Remember the entries are judged on:
Sound Quality: does the 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? O we have never heard that sound before? And the amount of work you put into your post and entry.
Also, sharing the story about the creation of your art in your Steemit post helps the judging panel and community gain perspective and knowledge on yourself and the message you are sharing.
The prize pool is as follows:
FIRST PLACE WINNER: 42 SMOKE+ 25 Whaleshares + 8 STEEM for a total of 75 Points
SECOND PLACE WINNER: 36 SMOKE + 20 Whaleshares + 4 STEEM for a total of 60 Points
THIRD PLACE WINNER: 31 SMOKE + 15 Whaleshares + 2 STEEM for a total of 48 Points
FOURTH PLACE WINNER: 26 SMOKE + 10 Whaleshares + 1 STEEM for a total of 37 Points
CROWD FAVORITE: 20 SMOKE + 10 Whaleshares for a total of 30 Points
The crowd favorite can be awarded to any Steemian with any entry this week. So the first place winner could win additional rewards or it could be another Steemian. All depends on you the Steemit community.
Thank you again for all you do and we appreciate the opportunity to enjoy your music each week.
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 eight (8) 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 topical text-based rap competition for creative writers to show their prowess as a lyricist. | |
| Educator Showdown (#educatorshowdown) (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. |
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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