With fifteen (15) incredible entries in Round #13 of Season Two of the #smlchallenge, the Date Night theme inspired some epic creations from Steemians from all over the world. What a diverse group of souls creating and sharing music this round.

It was such an exciting and difficult experience for the judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beat5e8 [@beatseb], @derekmiller, and @inthenow.

The judging panel thanks 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:R12 is:

Date Night

Created by the epic @spawnband

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:R13:

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WINNER ONE: @nathankaye with an average of 4.82 from the judging panel with "Naughty" winning 8 SBD and 50 Voiceshares for 58 points.

https://dsound.audio/#!/@nathankaye/20180627t115150005z-naughty

Woahhhhhhhh now this is a date night track right here.

From the instrumentation to the lyrics to how you deliver the vocals, this is such a soothing and soulful track.

Love the instruments you play in this one to help channel that date night mood.

And that rock-esque switch-up around 2:25 so well done in my opinion. Love that

Support this winning Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@nathankaye/20180627t115150005z-naughty

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WINNER TWO: @ilazramusic with an average of 4.77 from the judging panel with "Mia" winning 4 SBD and 42 Voiceshares for 46 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@ilazramusic/20180619t055714399z-mia-original-song

Woahhhhhhhh what a date-night entry from @ilazramusic.

You have the amazing, uptempo date-night infused vocals and lyrics. Check.

That instrumentation that provides such an amazing mood and creates such an energy. Check.

An awesome back story and professional looking-post that reveals around the theme of Date Night. Check.

Appreciate you sharing this date night and the creation from its inspiration with the community. What an epic overall entry.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/smlchallenge/@ilazramusic/mia-by-ilazra-original-song-or-steemit-music-league-challenge-or-season-2-round-13

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WINNER THREE: @yamaagni with an average of 4.75 from the judging panel with "Pony Up" winning 2 SBD and 34 Voiceshares for 36 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@yamaagni/20180625t221549300z-pony-up-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13--date-night

What a BANGEERRRRRRRRRRRRR.

This beat goes so freakin hard and channels that classic R&B date night song.

When you bring in the beat in with that BASS around 0:34 holy smokes do my headphones and speakers BUMPPPP.

Got so much energy from listening to this one and it no doubt creates such an epic mood.

What you do from 1:08-1:43 is so freakin DOPEEEEE. That sounds you brought in are so top-notch and how you integrate them o myyyyyyy.

This is such an amazing beat with the sound quality being so on point it's like we are in the studio with you making it.

Appreciate you sharing this with the community to BUMP to o myyyyy.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@yamaagni/20180625t221549300z-pony-up-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13--date-night

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WINNER FOUR: @psionic-tremors with an average of 4.70 from the judging panel with "Straight to your Heart" winning 1 SBD and 28 Voiceshares for 29 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@psionic-tremors/20180624t145421487z-dreamssteemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13

Holy smokes what an EPIC entry from @psionic-tremors.

Love the integration and what you do with that violin playing from fellow Steemian @zameena-zen.

And those claps, vocal chants, and other sounds come together to create such a dynamic date night hit.

I can no doubt envision this being playing at a ball and the whole place dancing to it. Definitely a track a couple on a date could dance to.

Love the Persian vibe you create with this one and how you keep the arrangement fresh.

Much respect and love for creating such an AMAZING entry.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@psionic-tremors/20180624t145421487z-dreamssteemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13

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COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @nathankaye with 137 upvotes, $42.97 in community support, and 5 comments winning 20 Voiceshares for a total of 20 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@nathankaye/20180627t115150005z-naughty

Support this winning Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@nathankaye/20180627t115150005z-naughty

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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:

@spawnband with an average of 4.67 from the judging panel with "Skallegro" winning 19 Voiceshares for 19 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@spawnband/20180628t191524147z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13--date-night-skallegro
https://choon.co/tracks/0lryyybhe6j/skallegro

Wow what a relaxing, soothing piece from @spawnband.

You combine those beautiful instruments (that brass though o weeeeeee) to create such a calming tune.

Definitely can envision this being played downtown while folks are eating outside listening to outdoor music.

Such a beautiful tune. I can't get enough of it.

And that EPIC cover image for the contest. Holy smokes love it.

Appreciate you sharing this hit with the community to relax and get in the mood with.

Support these epic Steemians here to: https://steemit.com/dsound/@spawnband/20180628t191524147z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13--date-night-skallegro

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@d-vine with "Elevated" with an average of 4.67 from the judging panel winning 19 Voiceshares for 19 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@d-vine/20180621t163156116z-elevated-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13-dsound-community-initiative

Wow wowwwwwwww what a happy and positive beat o myyyyy.

Love the sounds you intertwine in that first 0:46 and then bring back later in the beat. What a combo to create such a positive mood.

So cool how you shifted the tempo (at least perceived) during 0:46-1:47.

So amazing how this was inspired by your first date with @jeffleinwand that's epic right there.

It no doubts carry such a happy and spiritual mood to it. Appreciate it greatly.

Much love and respect for creating such a high-production tune.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@d-vine/20180621t163156116z-elevated-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13-dsound-community-initiative

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@lefthouse with "Late Late Date" with an average of 4.59 from the judging panel winning 18 Voiceshares for 18 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@lefthouse/20180624t202848185z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13--dsound-community-initiative-late-late-date

Wow wow what a vibe and energy this beat creates.

You have that first 0:32 to get us in the mood and then wham hit us with that burst of energy and then the beat just keeps flowing.

So many sounds you use to create an engaging beat that keeps our attention. And what a switch-up at 1:36 love that.

Got some serious energy listening to it as well.

Appreciate you taking the time to share this entry with the community.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@lefthouse/20180624t202848185z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13--dsound-community-initiative-late-late-date

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@polarbeats with an average of 4.58 from the judging panel winning 18 Voiceshares for 18 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@polarbeats/20180627t172738950z-sml-challenge-safely-sc-link-in-description-prod-by-polarbeats

Ayyyyyy what an upbeat and uplifting beat from @polarbeats.

Put this on and watch the negativity melt from the date night. Such a positive mood you created with this one.

Those sounds you integrated are on point as well. Maybe some more variation would break-up any perceived monotony. But the sounds you did integrate create such a VIBEEEEE.

Appreciate you taking the time and effort to create such an amazing uplifting beat.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@polarbeats/20180627t172738950z-sml-challenge-safely-sc-link-in-description-prod-by-polarbeats

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@junkfeathers with "Dangerous to Boys" with an average of 4.57 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@junkfeathers/20180624t023202351z-dangerous-to-boys-by-junkfeathers-smlchallenge-date-night

"She's nice to animals, but dangerous to boys."

Ayyy what lyrics you share in this one. Fun, creative, and so freakin catchy.

That string and synth you integrate throughout is so nice in my opinion as well. What a vibe you create bringing all of it together.

Appreciate you creating such a playful and fun entry for the date night theme.

Much love and respect

Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: https://steemit.com/dsound/@junkfeathers/20180624t023202351z-dangerous-to-boys-by-junkfeathers-smlchallenge-date-night

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@hilladigahackles with "My Lady Powers" with an average of 4.57 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@hilladigahackles/20180625t091528281z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13-my-lady-powers

WOAHHHHH what a remix from @hilladigahackles.

You intertwine so a variety of different segments in this entry. And do it in a way to keeps our attention (that video also helps :) ).

Appreciate the shifts in the beat and energy levels throughout and how you changed your vocals as well.

I definitely get a soothing vibe from this one.

Appreciate you taking the time and effort to create the video and share this lefthouse classic with the community.

Much love and respect.

Support this epic Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@hilladigahackles/20180625t091528281z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13-my-lady-powers

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@guifaquetti with "Dionisio Aguado Valsa" with an average of 4.48 from the judging panel winning 16 Voiceshares for 16 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@guifaquetti/20180621t201158361z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13-dionisio-aguado-valsa

What a classy piece from @guifaquetti

Defintely can envision this beautiful tune being played in the background of a date night out on the town.

What a skill you have to play this type of music so beautifully with your instrument.

Love how serene it is and how it uplifts my spirit.

Much love and appreciation for sharing this tune with the community to enjoy.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@guifaquetti/20180621t201158361z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r13-dionisio-aguado-valsa

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@theruggle with "Mellow Date" with an average of 4.47 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares for 15 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@theruggle/20180627t142723665z-mellowdate

Ayyy now this a beat that creates such a relaxing atmosphere.

Those sounds you choose to implement in the arrangement are on point with the goal of creating a mellow atmosphere.

And love how you still integrate that BASS in there. What a skill.

Appreciate you taking the time and effort to share this chill beat with the community.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@theruggle/20180627t142723665z-mellowdate

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@tygertyger with "Boris Date Night" with an average of 4.37 from the judging panel winning 14 Voiceshares for 14 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@tygertyger/20180621t101719620z-boriss-date-night

What a creative entry o myyyyyy.

Those Russian vocals and that vinyl crackle creates such a vibeeeeeeee.

"You better be careful Boris; your going to end up in a very bad place. Trust me.."

Those lyrics made me smile for sure; so creative. And to do it on that instrumental; epiccccc.

Appreciate you sharing this CREATIVE and fun entry with the community.

Much love and respect.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@tygertyger/20180621t101719620z-boriss-date-night

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@guifaquetti with a TKQ (Technical Knockout) from the judging panel winning 5 Voiceshares for 5 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@thomasrobertgent/20180620t161440148z-forbidden-fruit

The judges had DSound playback issues and couldn't listen to your entry. Sorry about the inconvenience. But would love to listen if you would like to post the entry in the comments uploaded elsewhere.

Much love and respect.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@thomasrobertgent/20180620t161440148z-forbidden-fruit

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@thomasrobertgent with a TKQ (Technical Knockout) from the judging panel winning 5 Voiceshares for 5 points.

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https://dsound.audio/#!/@kingtamarah/20180620t085200152z-kingtamarah-ifucanwait

The judges had DSound playback issues and couldn't listen to your entry. Sorry about the inconvenience. But would love to listen if you would like to post the entry in the comments uploaded elsewhere.

Much love and respect.

Support this awesome Steemian here: https://steemit.com/dsound/@kingtamarah/20180620t085200152z-kingtamarah-ifucanwait

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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, @derekmiller, and @inthenow .

This concludes the analysis for Round #13 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge.

We start Round #14 of Season Two with the Round #14 announcement post tomorrow.

Another incredible 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.

Results of Round Twelve of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here

Results of Round Eleven of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here

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 eleven (11) 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.
	The Drop Zone (#dropzone) (Hosted by @inthenow): A contest for musicians and producers to create an entry based on a selected genre 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.
	Ambience (#ambience) (Hosted by @soundbath): a music and sound-based experience involving community members creating something with mindfulness.

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, @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.

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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Thank you as always for your time and attention. It means the world to me :)

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• OG Light & Love Tech Shaman @danyelk
• OG @scuzzy

Namaste

@chiefmappster