To participate, simply sign in to your account on our website, download the beat of the week, create your track, and then submit your entry by posting it on Instagram with the appropriate hashtag (e.g., #II_BeatoftheWeek01). Make sure to tag us @ii_production_studio so we can see your submission. If you’re submitting via TikTok or SoundCloud, post your entry there and share the link on your Instagram profile with the hashtag and tag.

Yes! While Instagram is the main hub for submissions, you can also submit your track via TikTok or SoundCloud. After posting on TikTok or SoundCloud, share the link on your Instagram profile using the weekly hashtag and tagging @ii_production_studio so that your entry is officially counted.

Winners are selected based on a combination of community engagement (likes, comments, shares) and our judges’ evaluation of creativity, originality, and overall quality. The track with the highest combined score will be crowned the “Beat of the Week.”

Winners are selected based on a combination of community engagement (likes, comments, shares) and our judges’ evaluation of creativity, originality, and overall quality. The track with the highest combined score will be crowned the “Beat of the Week.”

Winners will receive:•⁠ ⁠A feature on our website and social media platforms.•⁠ ⁠Airplay on our partner radio station.•⁠ ⁠Placement on a compilation album under “The Shelter 4 Starvin Artist Record Label” with royalties paid accordingly.•⁠ ⁠Exclusive II Production Studio Beat-of-the-Week Merchandise.

We use a different hashtag each week to organize and track submissions (e.g., #II_BeatoftheWeek01 for week 1). Using the correct hashtag ensures that your submission is counted and reviewed by our team.

Yes, you can submit multiple entries within the same week, but each submission must be unique and adhere to the contest guidelines. Remember to use the correct weekly hashtag for each submission.

Engage with your audience! Encourage your followers to like, comment, and share your submission on Instagram. The more engagement your post receives, the higher your chances of winning. Additionally, focus on creativity and originality in your track to impress our judges.

Winners are announced on our Instagram page and featured on our website every week. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates and announcements.

We recommend creating an Instagram account to participate fully in the contest since it’s our main hub for submissions and voting. However, you can also participate via TikTok or SoundCloud and share the link on Instagram to qualify.

If your track is selected for the compilation album under “The Shelter 4 Starvin Artist Record Label,” you’ll be entitled to royalties based on the album’s performance. Details on royalty distribution will be provided to all winners after the contest.

The contest is open to artists nationwide. Whether you’re an established musician or an emerging artist, we welcome you to participate and showcase your talent.

Absolutely! We encourage collaboration. Just ensure that all contributing artists are credited in your submission and that the final track is submitted through one account with the correct hashtag.

To give you full creative freedom, we provide the beat in multiple formats: MP3, WAV, Stem, MIDI, Pre-Master, and Master files. This allows you to rearrange and customize the track to best fit your vision.

No restrictions at all! We accept submissions in ALL genres, so feel free to explore your creativity and submit your track in any style or genre you prefer.