https://image.ibb.co/jYdfDm/killthepad_01.png Artwork by @scuzzy # What is *Kill The Pad* Challenge?
> *Kill The Pad* challenge is a bi-weekly topical text based rap competition for SBD. Why am I starting a text based rap initiative? We have many creative writers in the hip hop community. One doesn't have to get onto the mic to show their prowess with lyricism. This will benefit the less experienced and the more experienced alike. Topicals are always a good exercise. It's all about elevating together, learning from each other, and growing as an artist. # IF YOU ARE A RAPPER, WRITER, OR POET THEN YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE! LET'S HONE OUR SKILLS AND BECOME BETTER ARTISTS TOGETHER!
*This challenge is sponsored by the SMA. If you are a musician, singer, song writer, rapper, or musically inclined in any way, head over there and connect with other musicians! An invite button is at the bottom of the post.*

https://image.ibb.co/dZxwm6/ktp3.png # https://image.ibb.co/myjyzR/Adobe_Spark_1.png * **Upvote & Resteem this post - Shows you support this initiative and not just here for the SBD.** * **Every 2 Wednesday's (2 weeks), I will post the topic of that weeks challenge.** * **Make a post on Steemit with your lyrics, with the first tag as #killthepad** * **No shorter than 16 bars(lines) and no longer than 48 bars** * **Next Wednesday I will put up the submission post, you must post your submission there before Thursday morning at** ***3 AM EST***. * **The winners will be announced the following Tuesday.**
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https://image.ibb.co/df0feR/Adobe_Spark_2.png ## This weeks topic is: STEEM This topic was suggested by @simgirl. It can be anything STEEM related. I know that's a wide topic, so I am really looking forward to what you guys come up with. As always, if it's going to be a stretch, or if it's going to be hard to connect the dots with what you're trying to say; please write a small paragraph explaining your point of view a little bit.
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https://image.ibb.co/hNwstm/Adobe_Spark_3.png ## 1st place winner = 4 SBD + 20 Points in Steem Music League ## 2nd place winner = 2 SBD + 15 Points in Steem Music League ## 3rd place winner = 1 SBD + 10 Points in Steem Music League
> I will be judging your entries on a few criteria. Structure, content, rhyme scheme, and how well it fits the topic. Remember, this is a rap competition. While most rap can be considered poetry, most poetry wouldn't be considered rap. If you are a poet, don't worry, do what you do. I will ***try*** to leave critiques for every entry and let you know what could be improved upon, if anything. # DO NOT POST LYRICS ON THIS PAGE. Please put them in your own post and wait until next Wednesday for the submission post. Thanks!!
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