With nine (9) incredible high-quality entries in Round #9 of Season Two of the #smlchallenge, the Music of Africa theme brought out some epic diverse musical creations from Steemians from all over the world. We had our first tie for first place in our two seasons (28 rounds).
It was such an amazing 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.
This week's theme for the Steemit Music League Challenge S2:R9 is:
Music of Africa
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:R9:
WINNER ONE (TIED): @darrenclaxton with an average of 4.85 from the judging panel with "Dragonfly" winning 6 STEEM and 50 Voiceshares for 56 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@darrenclaxton/20180424t151101586z-dragonfly-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r9
https://darrenclaxton.bandcamp.com/track/dragonfly
Wow what an absolutely majestic song.
This screams spring and summertime radio hit.
"Did your soul get knocked out of place"
Your voice is so beautiful and on point. Delivering those relatable and meaningful lyrics with such passion. It is contagious. You can't help but sing along.
What a message you deliver that life is filled with happiness you jus have to fill it with people who care and love you. Wow wow.
And you no doubt channeled the theme with those African djembe rhythms with the help from your Ladysmith Black Mambazo style backing vox. And that guitar o myyy so sweet and brings such joy.
Absolutley love everything about this tune and the sound quality, technicality, and meaning carried you to the victory. Much love and respect for sharing this with the community and so happy to hear that Steemit has helped keep your passion for music and your purpose alive and kicking. You can help so many people with your music that is for sure.
Support this winning Steemian here: @darrenclaxton/20180424t151101586z-dragonfly-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r9
WINNER ONE (TIED): @paradigmprospect with an average of 4.85 from the judging panel with "Spirit Root" winning 6 STEEM and 50 Voiceshares for 56 points.
Ayyyyyy yessssss what an epic entry.
Such an amazing collection of sounds and isntruments you use in this one to channel that Music of Africa theme.
Love how you set the Music of Africa tone right from the beginning and get us in the mood with such a distinct vibe. And then that howl/scream comes at 0:34 comes and we are offffff.
I feel like I am in the middle of the Serengeti with how vivid the Music of Africa theme is created by yourself. This one is so ideal for a soundtrack and/or video game track with this setting.
And love the cover art to go with the entry. Such a fantastic way to reierate the theme and set the tone visually.
Appreciate you much for this high-quality entry o weeeeeeee.
Support this winning Steemian here: @paradigmprospect/20180504t040911163z-paradigm-prospector-spirit-root--sml-challenge-s2r9-music-of-africa
WINNER THREE: @funkmedia with an average of 4.75 from the judging panel with "Joyboy" winning 2 STEEM and 32 Voiceshares for 34 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@funkmedia/20180503t034219596z-joyboy-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r9-music-of-africa
Ayyyy yesssssss what an uplifting and positive song you all created.
Love the vibe you create in the first 0:38 building us up to those passionate vocals you start delivering at 0:39. You can't help but smile and snap your fingers along this tune.
My favorite part is around 1:49 what a beautiful and intense vocals you provide us with. You have me singing along in my best Spanish I can :)
Appreciate the beautiful array of instruments you use in this song and the amazing professional post. The post's layout and information is absolutely incredible and a great example of top-notch branding.
And that cover image yesssss what an amazing window in your band. Shows how much fun you all are having. Sending you positive vibes.
Support these epics Steemians here: https://dsound.audio/#!/@funkmedia/20180503t034219596z-joyboy-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r9-music-of-africa
WINNER FOUR: @hilladigahackles with an average of 4.68 from the judging panel with "Voodoo Nonsense at Bedtime" winning 1 STEEM and 28 Voiceshares for 29 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@hilladigahackles/20180501t231528680z-smleague-s2r9-voodoo-nonsense-at-bedtime
Holy smokes what an ENTRYYYYYY.
Such a unique take on the theme with the audio you provide. Love what you did with your voice and the sounds you chose most defintely reitereated the theme so well.
And the videooooooooo. Wow what an idea to fuse different lion segments together and then throw in some switch-ups like at 2:03 and 3:55. The video especially during these segments helped reiterate the theme so well visually. What talent you have o weeee.
I am absolutely captivated by this video and the music puts me in such a mood as well. What a combo bud o myyyy.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @hilladigahackles/20180501t231528680z-smleague-s2r9-voodoo-nonsense-at-bedtime
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @d-vine with "Too Late" with $55.47 in community support, 57 upvotes, and 8 comments winning 20 Voiceshares + 10 points for continual involvement in the community for a total of 30 points.
@chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r9-announcement-or-dsound-community-initiative
"Toooo late too lateeeeeee."
Wow wow what a catchy hook and phrase to have throughout. You had me singing and chanting too late right along side with the music.
Love how you set the tone in the first 1:22 and then hit us with that next batch of African instruments o weeeeeeee.
The Balafon, the Sanza, and a Wood Frog Guiro Rasp what a trio of Africa inspired sounds/instruments you use in this entry to channel the Music of Africa theme. And you do it all while staying true to your Drum and Bass style which no doubt provides so much energy and makes it so much fun to listen to.
Appreciate you taking the time and effort to create such a high-quality audio production (and lovely cover art) as an entry.
Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @d-vine/20180430t135332986z-too-late-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r9-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:
@psionic-tremors with an average of 4.65 from the judging panel with "African Sunset" winning 19 Voiceshares for 19 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@psionic-tremors/20180502t181537118z-african-sunset-steemit-music-league-s2r9-african-music
Yessssss what an awesome themed entry.
Love how you use those vocals and the combination of sounds and instruments to create a distinct Music of Africa vibe.
Love that sound you bring in at 0:24, 0:31, and 1:18 as well.
Such an upbeat and uptempo African-infused entry that is so easy on the ears and has me moving.
Such a cool way to end the entry as well appreciate how you do that and reinforce the theme at the same time.
Much appreciation for the time and effort you put into creating this entry.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @psionic-tremors/20180502t181537118z-african-sunset-steemit-music-league-s2r9-african-music
@guifaquetti with "Flutuante Gesto" with an average of 4.63 from the judging panel winning 18 Voiceshares for 18 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@guifaquetti/vasco-martins-flutuante-gesto
Wow what a way to channel the Sounds of Africa theme.
Playing the "national music" of Cape Verde a chain of islands off of West Africa is definitely one way to channel the theme.
Such an uplifting and beautiful interpretation and you no doubt showcase your skills in this video and DSound.
Love that you taught us about Morna in your post and music. What a beautiful style of music. I am sure it is just as beautiful playing from the cafes and shops in Cape Verde.
Appreciate you teaching us about the culture and sharing this beautiful music with the community to enjoy and uplift.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @guifaquetti/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r9-flutuante-gesto-by-vasco-martins
@eugenstelea with "Safari" with an average of 4.52 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@eugenstelea/20180503t171312936z-safari
Wow wow what a first-time #smlchallenge entry.
Absolutely love the array of sounds you integrate into this entry such as the ones at 1:09, 2:00, 2:17, 2:50, and 3:24 for example. What a vibe you create with them o my. Defintely an upbeat Safari-esque track that is for sure.
Appreciate the tempo changes in this one as well. You kept me in the zone with this tune.
Thank you for the time and effort you put into creating this entry and letting the community enjoy it.
Hope to hear more from you @eugenstelea
Support this awesome Steemian here: @eugenstelea/20180503t171312936z-safari
@luismarcanoxd with "Afrika Nacht" with an average of 4.47 from the judging panel winning 16 Voiceshares for 16 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@luismarcanoxd/20180501t175726020z-afrika-nacht
Ayyyy yessss what a fun and uptempo entry you created.
Love how you combine those themed based vocal snippets with the instruments, sounds, and that epic bass line.
You no doubt create such a unique mood with this tune and it has me smiling while listening. Such a positive and fun tune.
Appreciate the awesome arrangement you created and the time and effort needed to create this tune.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @luismarcanoxd/20180501t175726020z-afrika-nacht
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 #9 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge.
We start Round #10 of Season Two with the Round #10 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 Eight of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here
Results of Round Seven of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here
Results of Round Six of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here
Results of Round Five of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here
Results of Round Four of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here
Results of Round Three of Season Two the Steemit Music League Challenge go 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 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.
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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If you want to know the information about his witness information this post describes it wonderfully: @prc/witness-prc-update-2-february-5th-2018
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Image Sources:
- OG Light & Love Tech Shaman @danyelk
- OG @scuzzy
- http://blog.pandora.com/us/curation-monthly-september-2017/
