With twenty-four (24) amazing greatest hits in Round #11 of Season Two of the #smlchallenge, the Greatest Hits theme brought out the best from Steemians from all over the world. What a collection of talented souls that contributed in this round o weeee.
It was such an exciting and difficult experience for the judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beat5e8 [@beatseb], @derekmiller, and the newest addition to the judging panel @inthenow.
@inthenow is an amazing music producer who just won the Beat Battle Round #10 and has been apart of the SMA community for a while, even running his own contest, the SMA Feedback Contest. We are pumped to have @inthenow apart of the judging panel and to help provide additional insights to the community.
The judging panel thanks you again for all the time and effort that went into creating your entries.
This week's theme for the Steemit Music League Challenge S2:R11 is:
Greatest Hits
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:R11:
WINNER ONE: @nathankaye with an average of 4.87 from the judging panel with "Didge Beatbox" winning 8 SBD and 50 Voiceshares for 58 points.
What an immaculate Greatest Hit.
Everything from that guitar playing to the didge beatbox to the video production to the absolutely heart-wrenching and uplfiting lyrics.
"I believe every single human on this here planet has the potnetial in reaching into their heart..."
O myyyyyy what soul-resonating and vibrations-raising lyrics.
"Do you feel it?"
Totally. And man does this performance inspire the heck out of me. So much talent and being used for the good of humanity. Gives me such hope for the future. We are the change.
I think we have the potential to wake up as well :)
Appreciate you sharing this entry with the community to hit our souls. This one greatly affected me
Support this awesome Steemian here: @nathankaye/1-man-band-is-back-steemit-open-mic-week-87-burning-the-candle-original-nathan-kaye-1527519041
WINNER TWO: @junkfeathers with an average of 4.77 from the judging panel with "I Can't Get You Off My Mind" winning 4 SBD and 42 Voiceshares for 46 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@junkfeathers/20180526t164845342z-i-cant-get-you-off-my-mind-entry-for-smlchallenge-greatest-hit
"I can't get you off my mind"
O weeeeeee what a catchy song you created with this one. Those catchy and meaningful lyrics in combination with that smooth instrument playing especially that piano creates such an amazing Greatest Hit.
Absolutely love the tone of your voice in this one. So soothing and it's so easy to understand and hear your relateable lyrics.
Appreciate you sharing this hit with the community to put on repeat :)
Support this awesome Steemian here: @junkfeathers/20180526t164845342z-i-cant-get-you-off-my-mind-entry-for-smlchallenge-greatest-hit
WINNER THREE: @allbums with an average of 4.74 from the judging panel with "Anemon" winning 2 SBD and 34 Voiceshares for 36 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@allbums/20180527t193738410z-anemon-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r11-greatest-hits
O my what an absolutely beautiful Greatest Hit.
That trumpet yessssssss and that ukulele absolutely amazing in my opinion. Love the authentic vibe I get from listening to your song.
And the way you deliver your vocals and the instrumentation is top notch in my opinion. @beatseb agreed as well giving you a 5 on sound quality and a 5 on creativity/theme.
Appreciate you sharing this passion-filled song with the community to enjoy. Appreciate you filling us in on that backstory of the creation as well.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @allbums/20180527t193738410z-anemon-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r11-greatest-hits
WINNER FOUR: @spawnband with an average of 4.73 from the judging panel with "Voodoo" winning 1 SBD and 28 Voiceshares for 29 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@spawnband/20180530t184048027z-steemit-music-challenge-s2r11--spawn-voodoo
Man o mannnnnn do I love hearing @spawnband's music.
And I can see/hear why you choose this as your Greatest Hit.
That blended genre music created by epic brass and other instruments. That inspirational, REAL lyrics that touch on real subjects, not some elite BS the mainstream talks about.
And love how you include multiple change-ups in this one, and give us so much energy it's incredible.
Especially love that segment starting at 3:14 with the instruments taking the forefront and you hit us with that chorous and then incredible switch-up at 3:42 to really hit the emotions. Love the emphasis on the vocals in this part and that passion around 4:24 gives me serious goosebumps.
Much love and respect for sharing this EPIC track.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @spawnband/20180530t184048027z-steemit-music-challenge-s2r11--spawn-voodoo
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @d-vine with an average of 4.61 with "Larger in Life" and with $31.82 in community support, 287 upvotes, and 7 comments winning 20 Voiceshares for a total of 20 points.
Wow wowwwwwwwww what a trio.
Have @edprivat's amazing vocals. Check.
Spirtual and uplifting lyrics. Check.
Top-notch beat using various sounds and change-ups to keep the listener fully engaged. Check.
And that high-quality mastering. CHECK.
What a recipe for an amazing Greatest Hit. And absolutely love your attitude on always improving your songs and skills. It's very inspirational.
Much love and respect to you, @jeffleinwand , and @edprivat for sharing this amazing, soulful tune.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @d-vine/20180530t171429769z-larger-than-life-by-ed-privat--ma-de-re-wor--sml-challenge-s2r11-dsound-community-initiative
The following are the rest of the community this round in order of ranking based off the judging panel off this specific theme:
@paradigmprospect with an average of 4.71 from the judging panel with "Second Messiah" winning 19 Voiceshares for 19 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@paradigmprospect/20180529t141806344z-lucky-snuke-second-messiah--sml-challenge-s2r11-greatest-hits
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS what a Greatest Hit.
What a way to start off a song with those deep lyrics and then here comes that guitar and metal-esque vibe.
This is that rock-n-roll right here.
Love how you slow it down a little around 2:07 to let us catch a breather and hit us with those lyrics in such a smooth delivery.
Appreciate you sharing one of your last recordings with your past band with the community to rock out to.
Much love and respect.
Support this Steemian epic here: @paradigmprospect/20180529t141806344z-lucky-snuke-second-messiah--sml-challenge-s2r11-greatest-hits
@darrenclaxton with "Reflected in Your Eyes" with an average of 4.70 from the judging panel winning 18 Voiceshares for 17 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@darrenclaxton/20180523t062637556z-reflected-in-your-eyes-original-song-by-darren-claxton
Holy smokes what a Greatest Hit.
That deep and impactful lyrics. Check.
Soothing, passionate, and smooth vocals. Check.
Amazing use of an instrument. Check.
What an amazing song that so many can relate to. And you complement your lyrics with that beautiful guitar which adds that extra element to really keep us in the moment.
Love the passion throughout and wow did you deliver those lyrics at 3:16, 3:47, and 4:27 with some amazing soul-resonating vocals o myyyyyy.
This is had a great impact on me.
Appreciate you sharing this Greatest Hit with the community to enjoy. And shout out to @d-vine for the master o weeeee.
Support this epicSteemian here: @darrenclaxton/20180523t062637556z-reflected-in-your-eyes-original-song-by-darren-claxton
@ilazramusic with "A Mi Me Encanta" with an average of 4.69 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@ilazramusic/20180525t064730796z-a-mi-me-encanta-original-song
O myyyyyyy what a cross-continent Greatest Hit right here.
Absolutley love the vibe you create with your passionate and beautiful vocals and those instruments and other sounds you choose. Such a high-quality audio production.
And that chorus is so catchy and has me singing "A mí me encanta."
Man I can envision this being played on the radio especially down in Miami, Florida this would get everyone up, dancing, and happy.
This is a Greatest hit for sure. Excited to hear this one day on the radio :)
Appreciate you being apart of the #smlchallenge. Hope to hear more from you.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @ilazramusic/a-mi-me-encanta-by-ilazra-original-song-or-steemit-music-league-challenge-or-season-2-round-11
@yamaagni with "1 Da Kid" with an average of 4.69 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@yamaagni/20180523t223905820z-1dakid
"What. What. What."
Ayyyyyy what a way to start a beat off with and create that emotion right away.
And love that sound you bring in starting at 0:46 complements that epic bass you use so well in my opinion.
And that "ahhhhh" you start introducing at 1:06 definitely triggers some awesome music deja vu.
The first part of this beat goes so hardddddddddddddd and then you so smoothly bring in that beautiful piano and we are off to the next segment.
And love that synth sounding sound you bring in around 4:47 so dope.
This is definitely an epic 6+ minutes of high quality audio production. Season One winner, @beatseb, gave you a 5 on the sound quality o myyyyy.
And appreciate you sharing your backstory of the creation as well. Helped us get into your perspective. So dope.
Much love and respect bud.
Support this epic Steemian here: @yamaagni/20180523t223905820z-1dakid
@hilladigahackles with "Keep It Open" with an average of 4.69 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.
Wowzers what a deep and soothing Greatest Hit from @hilladigahackles
Love how you set the tone with those awesome instruments and sounds in the first 0:34 and then bam you hit us with:
"I already told you I loved you..."
And we are off with your deep vocals leading the way. Love the tone of your voice in this one. So easy to understand and not too deep and not too high.
Such an unique vibe and mood you create with this one. Dark yet uplifting. What talent you have o weeeeee.
Appreciate you sharing this impactful entry with the community to enjoy.
Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @hilladigahackles/20180523t064955812z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r11-keep-it-open
@fresheiremusic with "Anarchy" with an average of 4.68 from the judging panel winning 16 Voiceshares for 16 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fresheiremusic/20180523t172118667z-anarchy-hiphop-instrumental-entry-for-smlchallenge
Woahhhhhhh what a beatttttttt.
This has such a spooky vibe to it. Love how you created and integrated those sounds to create such a distinct feeling.
If Anarchy was a beat, this sure is it. Can envision this being played in one of those Purge movies.
And for being three years old definitely still a relevant beat. You got those skills o weeeeeeeeee.
Much love and respect for sharing.
This is one of the top beats scored by both @beatseb and @inthenow.
Support this epic Steemian here: @fresheiremusic/20180523t172118667z-anarchy-hiphop-instrumental-entry-for-smlchallenge
@ravenmus1c with "Dance" with an average of 4.67 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares for 15 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@ravenmus1c/20180526t111146472z-raven-feat-kristin-dance-fifty-shades-remix
O weeeee what a dance hit this is.
That combination of the beat and various sounds (especially around 3:30-3:51) and change-ups intertwined is amazing. Keeps the listener fully engaged and filled with energy all the way through.
And those vocals add that anthem-style feeling to it as it is easy to sing a long. Defintely screams a radio and club hit.
Would love to see the club react to this song. I am sure it would be filled with lots of dancing and upbeat vibes.
Appreciate you sharing this with the community. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @ravenmus1c/20180526t111146472z-raven-feat-kristin-dance-fifty-shades-remix
@joseacabrerav with "Me Va Mejor" with an average of 4.60 from the judging panel winning 14 Voiceshares for 14 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@joseacabrerav/20180524t130706667z-jose-cabrera-me-va-mejor-sml-s2r11-original
Ayyyyyyy what a funky Greatest Hit right here from @joseacabrerav.
Love that guitar and how passionate and high-quality your vocals are. Your guitar definitely shines around 1:23. That Santana vibe o myyyyyy.
Definitely a Greatest Hit that would have the listener smiling and dancing. Brought a huge rush of positivity to me while I listened.
Appreciate you sharing this amazing Latin funk with the community to enjoy.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @joseacabrerav/me-va-mejor-jose-cabrera-original-sml-challengue-s2-r11-also-support-for-the-music-comunity
@onemedia with "Blue Bits" with an average of 4.59 from the judging panel winning 13 Voiceshares for 13 points.
Wow wowwwwwww what an amazing "Greatest Hit."
Love your take on the theme eplaining how you figured out what would be your greatest hit. That brain of yours o myyyy.
That bass line hits me right away and then your influx of instrumetns and sounds take over and take us on such an enjoyable experience. Especially love that violin you integrate in there.
And what a video. So color-laden and esoteric. And the transitions and switching in the video keeps the eyes in the moment and totally engaged.
Appreciate you sharing this incredible video and tune with the community to enjoy.
Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @onemedia/blue-bits-by-nowhere-near-electro-acoustic-blues-rock-electronica-music-video
@funkmedia with "Ser" with an average of 4.50 from the judging panel winning 12 Voiceshares for 12 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@funkmedia/20180522t221633869z-ser-original-song-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r11-summer-music
Wow wow wowwwwwww.
What a Greatest Hit this is. An emotion and passion-packed 2+ minutes of high-quality audio and video production.
Love how you tell a story with your video and also include your whole band in the video as well. Such a cool concept for a video. And a very professional one that is.
And what a passionate display of vocals and instruments you present us with in this entry.
Everything from the bass to the guitar to the drum, percusiions, keyboard, and vocals were spot on in this song in my opinion. What an amazingly talented and dynamic group you have.
Appreciate you sharing this video and music in such a professional manner. Your post is absolutely incredible.
Much love and respect.
Support these epic Steemians here: @funkmedia/20180522t221633869z-ser-original-song-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r11-summer-music
@psionic-tremors with "It" with an average of 4.50 from the judging panel winning 12 Voiceshares for 12 points.
Woahhhhhhhhh what a song.
Love how you set that tone and mood of the song with that beat and then hit us with the vocals early on to reiterate the atmosphere you are creating with this song.
Such a cool sounds around 1:08 you introduce. And those vocals give me a MGMT feel to it. Put this on and watch your worries disappear.
Appreciate you taking the time and effort to create this entry; and love that video you created. Definitely helps keep you in the moment while listening.
Much love and respect.
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: @psionic-tremors/it-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r11
@yisusgtr with "Blues for a Friend" with an average of 4.50 from the judging panel winning 12 Voiceshares for 12 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@yisusgtr/20180524t022606237z-yisusgtr-original-song-blues-for-a-friend
WOAHHHHHHHHHHHH
What an awesome take on the theme to share this entry filled with that epic guitar both from yourself and your father.
Especially love that part around 1:29-1:37 and 2:23-2:28 what an amazing display of guitar playing.
And the sound quality is very nice. The guitar is in the forefront for us to enjoy. Appreciate that.
Much love and respect for sharing this father/son duo with the community to enjoy.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @yisusgtr/20180524t022606237z-yisusgtr-original-song-blues-for-a-friend
@mindseye-music with "Stellar" with an average of 4.48 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares for 11 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@mindseye-music/20180524t214203769z-mindseye--dr-rinkel-stellar-edit-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r11-greatest-hits
Yessssss gotta love this classic @mindseye-music beat right here.
That spacey, relaxing soundscape-esque beat. Right when you turn it on that negativity melts away.
Love that uptempo addition you added as well; excellent way to end the track in my opinion.
Such a cool idea choosing this as your Greatest Hit; it is definitely a memorable beat.
Appreciate your continual involvement in the community.
Support this epic Steemian here: @mindseye-music/20180524t214203769z-mindseye--dr-rinkel-stellar-edit-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r11-greatest-hits
@polarbeats with "Taking the Time" with an average of 4.48 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares for 11 points.
O weeeeeeeeeee what a beattttttt.
Love the synths, those space-esque sounds, and the other sounds you combine to create this awesome beat. Creates such an uptempo, uplifting mood.
And the way you arrange this beat leaves it open for some rappers and/or vocalists to come in and share their talents. Definitely a great talent to have as a producer.
Appreciate you getting through the DSound issues and submitting this right in time. I really enjoyed listening to this beat multiple times. Brought me to such a positive and peaceful state.
Thanks again for taking the time to share this entry with the community.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @polarbeats/20180530t183318118z-taking-the-time-sml-challenge-prod-bypolar-beats
@kuchee with "Lean Type" with an average of 4.48 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares for 11 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@kuchee/20180527t015540740z-lean-type-kucheebeats
Dayummmmmmmmmmmmmm. What a beatttt.
That bass and other sounds you choose in the beginning part come in so STRONGLY o weeeee.
So cool how you slow it down around 1:12 and then hit us with the BASS and uptempo feel around 1:48.
Much appreciation for sharing this DOPEEEE beat with the community.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @kuchee/20180527t015540740z-lean-type-kucheebeats
@a01 with "Waltz On Iota Draconis" with an average of 4.40 from the judging panel winning 10 Voiceshares for 10 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@a0i/20180522t200901826z-aoi-waltz-on-iota-draconis
Wowzers bringing us back with this one.
Love how you channel the past eras in this one (at least my perception).
So amazing how strongly you bring in those sounds around 0:54 and 2:24. Creates that heavy, yet uplifting vibe. I can envision it being played in a few movie scenes that is for sure.
Appreciate you selecting this as your Greatest Hit and sharing it with the community to enjoy.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @a0i/20180522t200901826z-aoi-waltz-on-iota-draconis
@nortedelsur with "Mind Street" with an average of 4.23 from the judging panel winning 9 Voiceshares for 9 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@nortedelsur/20180522t151314686z-mind-street-original-song-def-serpiend-prod-nortesur-studios
Had DSound playback issues but one judge had the opportunity to listen.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @nortedelsur/20180522t151314686z-mind-street-original-song-def-serpiend-prod-nortesur-studios
@fanen with "Let's Dance" with an average of 4.23 from the judging panel winning 8 Voiceshares for 8 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fanen/20180523t114845652z-fanen-lets-dance
Ayy time to celebrate.
What an uptempo, catchy tune you created with this one.
That sound you bring in at 0:27 is so dopeeeeeee. And love the little energy switch-ups you have in here. Keeps the listener engaged.
Can defintely see people dancing their hearts to this one. You got me moving while listening for sure.
And it has such a positive spin to it. You can't help but smile while listening. Such a skill.
Appreciate you taking the time and effort to create this entry and share it with the community.
Much love and respect.
Support this Steemian here: @fanen/20180523t114845652z-fanen-lets-dance
@samprock with "Passaggio Di Un Era" with a Technical Knockout winning 5 Voiceshares for 5 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@lorenzopistolesi/20180517t150820896z-passaggio-di-un-era
The judging panel had DSound playback issues. Sorry for the inconvenience but we couldn't judge it, hence the lack of feedback.
Hope to hear something from you in the future.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @lorenzopistolesi/20180517t150820896z-passaggio-di-un-era
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, @derekmiller, and newest judge @inthenow .
This concludes the analysis for Round #11 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge.
We start Round #12 of Season Two with the Round #12 announcement post tomorrow.
Another awesome 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.
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Results of Round Ten of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Nine of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Eight of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Seven of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Six of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Five of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Four of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Three of Season Two the Steemit Music League Challenge here
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 ten (10) 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. |
| Sprout (#sprout) (Hosted by @playitforward): A contest with a seed as inspiration each week. |
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 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, @movement19 has a radio show following the Needle on Your Record Show.
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.
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