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LIVE MUSIC REVIEW SHOW
EVERY TUESDAY
@7:30PM EST

LIVE ON:

  • Youtube
  • Twitch
  • TikTok
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WIN OVER $15,000 IN PRIZES, CASH, PROMO AND MORE.

 

Submissions are officially OPEN for the Hot Takes Tournament! Audius is partnering with Hot Takes for the biggest live Artist competition from June 10th.

16 Artists will be selected and featured to compete for ONE GRAND PRIZE spot in a bracket-style elimination tournament to win over $15,000 in prizes, cash, and mentorship from Kato.

HOW TO SUBMIT

 

Step 1. Create your free Audius account here and upload your song(s).

Step 2. Submit your song below (also free). The submissions line will probably get VERY long, and Kato may not get to hear your song during the live stream, so here's another option...

 

→ Skip the line. Pay a small fee to skip the line so your song is guaranteed to be heard during the live stream.

*ONLY Audius submission links will be considered for prizes below.​

PRIZES

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Playlist Placement

The Top 16 Artists will be featured on the most popular Audius Playlists.

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Promo + Mentorship w/ Kato
Your song promoted to millions on Audius and social media, +  a mentorship with Kato.

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Grand Prize Gifts
$3,000 in Sponsored gifts from GetMXD, Kilohearts and more to elevate your music.

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$2,000 Cash

Instant money in the BANK for the Grand Prize Winner!

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Watch an unknown Artist get MAJOR recognition from a 3X Grammy-Winning Engineer!

  • When does the Tournament start/end?
    The Hot Takes Tournament officially starts on June 10th. It ends whenever Kato has selected the Top 16 Artists from his live stream. You can watch live every Tuesday at 7:30PM EST on all his platforms.
  • How much does it cost?
    It's free to submit your song. There's also a skip line if you don't want to wait which costs between $49-98 per submission, and would skip your song to the top of the line. This guarantees that your submission gets played during the live stream, since there will likely be a long wait line.
  • Can I submit any genre?
    Yes, all genres are welcome and its open to all Artists worldwide.
  • What if my link isn't an Audius link?
    Only Audius links will be considered for the Tournament prizes, but you may still submit other music links (YouTube, Spotify, etc.) if you just want to get feedback from Kato during the live stream.
  • Where do I watch the live stream?
    YouTube and Twitch are recommended for the best viewing experience.
  • What happens if I get picked in the Top 16?
    If you get selected as one of the Top 16 Artists, your submitted song will be added to the Hot Takes playlist on Audius, along with other popular playlists.
  • How will the Grand Prize winner be selected?
    The Top 16 Artists will go head-to-head in a single-round elimination bracket until the Grand Prize winner is chosen. It'll all happen during Kato's live stream, so be sure to tune in every Tuesday at 7:30PM EST.
  • Can I submit more than one song?
    Yes, you may submit as many songs as you'd like to the Hot Takes Tournament, but it's recommended you only submit your BEST songs.

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