Eight (8) epic entries from Steemit producers made up the first week of the Beat Battle League. And wow did these entries set the bar high for the rest of the weeks for the Beat Battle League. It really was a blessing being able to hear so many unique and epic beats from all over the Steemit universe.
So as a result besides the SBD and Whaleshare prize pool, two additional bonus prizes are being offered to the first place winner this week.
The first bonus prize for the first place winner is an one (1) hour consultation with former Rap-A-Lot Records music executive @jacobchamplain . He will discuss a comprehensive list of material with the first place winner so included at the bottom of this post is a list of information to be filled out prior to the first place winner's consultation.
The second bonus prize for the first place winner is the opportunity to have Ohio Hip-hop artist, Boom the Bomb, spit a verse or two on their beat.
Boom the Bomb recently opened for Bone Thugs 'n Harmony and Hopsin; and has also performed internationally in Milan, Italy. I will facilitate the process for the winner so just reach out to myself on Discord or at [email protected]. For more information about Boom the Bomb go here: https://www.boomthebomb.com/
The goal of these bonus prizes is to provide incredible value to the winner and provide extra incentive for future contestants. Week Two's bonus prizes will be announced with the information for Week Two of the Beat Battle League tomorrow.
Remember entries are judged on: Sound Quality, Technicality, and Creativity.
The aim of the Beat Battle League is to highlight and showcase the talents of the music producers, beat makers, and sound engineers of Steemit with the goal of providing additional recognition and rewards for these hard-working Steemians.
FIRST PLACE WINNER: @verbal-d with an average of 5.0 points wins 30 SBD, 100 Whaleshares, a 1 hour consultation, and 1-2 Boom the Bomb verses for his efforts.
I want to title this beat "Rush" because holy shit did I get a rush of energy listening to this epic beat you made. All the judges agreed there was just something about this beat that elevated it a head of the other entries. I literally got goosebumps while listening to your beat and writing this. It must be your crystal soul because man this beat is spooky, mysterious, and inspirational. I feel like the Spartans would play this shit before battle. I can't wait to listen to this when I need a boost during the day. Thanks again for this epic entry, had you scored 5 across the board for Sound Quality, Technicality, and Creativity. You are absolutely deserving of this epic first prize package.
SECOND PLACE WINNER: @hfigueroa winning 15 SBD and 50 Whaleshares with an average of 4.83 points winning the tiebreaker over 3rd place.
@hfigueroa you absolutely blew away the judges with this incredible performance. The judges especially like the switch-up 30 seconds in. The layers on this beat are ridiculous and you really know how to change up the BPM to keep your audience engaged. That is something that elevated you among the rest, your beat kept the judges engaged the entire time. My personal favorite part is the switch-up at 1:40 it just works so well to interject and then keep the flow going until the end. Had you scored as: Sound Quality: 4.5, Technicality: 5.0, and Creativity 5.0. Only dinged you .5 from Sound Quality because I could notice and difference in the sound between yours and verbal-d 's. Not sure what that is a result of maybe it's because like you said you were traveling and didn't have all your gear; but nonetheless, this was a blessing to listen to and all the judges agreed.
THREE PLACE WINNER: @edgarstudio winning 8 SBD and 25 Whaleshares with an average of 4.83 points.
When you first posted this, I thought you had this week's battle in the bag because how how high quality this entry is. But man thank you so much for submitting this piece of art. I personally have played it several times and get the biggest smile on my face when I listen to it. I can only imagine the good vibes a produced track would bring. Had you scored as: Sound Quality: 5.0, Technicality: 5.0, and Creativity: 4.5. As you can see the top four were are so close, and I think the difference is really the different styles of beats people enjoy. The quality was top-notch, the layout was flawless with transitions being so good you almost couldn't notice them, and the different sounds and layers you choose with this beat blew me away.
FOURTH PLACE WINNER: @shakazula winning 4 SBD and 15 Whaleshares with an average of 4.67 points.
By far the favorite visual of the judges, @shakazula you did everything right on this beat. Amazing sound quality, absolutely epic visual of your beat, and the judges loved the vibe it put out. You really would probably win any other beat battle with this beat but man the quality this week you just missed the top overall spot let alone second or third. Keep up these epic entries because I have a feeling we will be calling your name as first place one of these weeks. Had you scored as: Sound Quality: 5.0 Technicality: 4.5, and Creativity: 4.5. Some judges had you scored higher than others but I have no doubt this is an epic overall entry.
FIFTH PLACE WINNER: @defjukie winning 2 SBD and 10 Whaleshares with an average of 4.0 points.
@dejukie the judges absolutely loved your creativity with this one and that category really brought you up in the rankings. I know this is something outside of your comfort zone, but it did not seem that way. I really liked how you switched it up at the 50 second mark that was a perfect way to keep me hooked. I listened all the way through and that is a skill in itself. For whatever reason, I don't know if it was the kicks or the layers but you had me and the judges interested in your beat all the way through. Had you scored with 4.0 across the board. I have a feeling with this week under your belt you will shine next week.
SIXTH PLACE WINNER: @intunejune winning 1 SBD and 5 Whaleshares with an average of 4.0 but losing the tiebreaker to @dejukie .
My man @intunejune came out of no where and came in with this entry. I know you said you were rushed and maybe that's why it wasn't at the quality you normally produce at; but nonetheless, we all freakin really enjoyed this entry. You brought the calm to this week's entries and as judges our ears thank you. The Beats Per Minute on this beat were perfect keeping me engaged during the whole beat. Had you scored as: Sound Quality: 4.0, Technicality: 4.5, and Creativity: 3.5. The judges dinged you on creativity and so did I. It just would have been nice to see more texture in this beat, but other than that this was an awesome beat. It brought a whole different flavor to the Beat Battle and deserves to be rewarded for doing so.
HONORABLE MENTION: @ty2nicerva with an average of 3.84 points.
I know you said you wished you had more time and that's my fault working through the first week kinks. But man the judges all agreed they see the potential and you must have a love-or-hate style because the main reason you finished here was the range in your scores. Some had your the highest and some had you otherwise. For me, that shows me that you are going to dominate a certain market and live off it for years by bringing immense joy to that specific market. Had you scored as: Sound Quality: 4.0, Technicality: 4.0, and Creativity 4.5. I really loved the amount of layers and different sounds you included in your beat and as you can see my scores reflect that. Can't wait to see what you bring next week when you have enough time to do you. Thanks again for your time and effort, I really loved this beat.
HONORABLE MENTION: @satoshii with an average of 3.5 points.
Ay @satoshii I think you did a fantastic with entry had you scored: Sound Quality: 4.0, Technicality: 4.5, and Creativity: 4.0. Like @ty2nicerva , the range of scores from the judges were wide. I really liked the wumps, the placement of the claps and the overall frequency of the beat. It put me in the perfect state to work throughout the day. I played it several times, so I mean the quality is there. I think the judges wanted more depth to the beat, but I am interested to see what you bring next week and see if the judge's range of scores stabilizes out. Thanks again for your time and effort, i thoroughly enjoyed this beat,
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post announcing the two different original beats to sample from. By using original beats I have obtained, the final product of what Steemit producers create is legally theirs and can do with what they want. The goal is the Steemians can then use the beats they create to further their goals, dreams, and ambitions. We are here to help make these dreams come true.
About former Rap-A-Lot Records music executive @jacobchamplain
I spent nearly 15 years in the music business. I’ve done every job there is from street team work and every other form of promotions to being an executive. I have a background in music theory, production, and writing. Over the years I’ve worked mostly for one record label but have worked with a number of different genres.
@verbal-d , I am offering a one hour consultation toward getting you to the next level. Just have the questions below answered before the consultation and I will do my best to get you where you really want to be.
A&R (artist and repertoire)
a. is it a hobby or a passion?
b. what sets you apart?
c. is there a message of continuity?
Material and Merch
a. do you have a logo, a brand and if so is it clearly defined
b. is the merch being sold relatable to your fan base
c. do you have a fan club/mailing list
d. how often do you create create new material
e. how often do you network and to what degree?
f. have you had placement for any of your products before?
Public Relations
a. do you have interview etiquette skills?
b. what are you doing to better/heighten public awareness?
c. at what level are your networking abilities?
This is just another Steemian helping out another Steemian achieve their dreams. How amazing is that.
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@verbal-d with an average of 5.0 points wins 30 SBD, 100 Whaleshares, a 1 hour consultation, and 1-2 Boom the Bomb verses for his efforts.
@hfigueroa winning 15 SBD and 50 Whaleshares with an average of 4.83 points winning the tiebreaker over 3rd place.
@edgarstudio winning 8 SBD and 25 Whaleshares with an average of 4.83 points.
@shakazula winning 4 SBD and 15 Whaleshares with an average of 4.67 points.
@defjukie winning 2 SBD and 10 Whaleshares with an average of 4.0 points.
@intunejune winning 1 SBD and 5 Whaleshares with an average of 4.0 but losing the tiebreaker to 
@ty2nicerva with an average of 3.84 points.
@satoshii with an average of 3.5 points.