THE ARENA: OFFICIAL BATTLE RULES
Respect the Mic. Respect the Craft.
1. Entry & Eligibility
The Buy-In: All contestants must pay the non-refundable Entry Fee via the link before submitting.
The Receipt: You must include your Payment Transaction ID in your submission form. No ID, no play.
Age: Open to all creators aged 18+.
2. Submission Standards
Format: Audio must be high-quality MP3 or WAV. Video (Dance) must be MP4.
Time Limit: Submissions are capped at 90 seconds. We will fade out any track that exceeds the limit—don't let the best part of your song get cut off!
Content: Keep it "Radio Clean-ish." No hate speech or targeted harassment. We’re here for the talent, not the drama.
3. The Battle Workflow
Selection: The Lightskinradio Team vets all entries. If you aren't selected for this week, your entry moves to the "On Deck" list for the following week.
The Showdown: Battles take place LIVE. If you are in the battle, you are encouraged to be in the chat to hype yourself up.
The Decision: Winners are chosen by The People. We use live polls and the "Chat Heat" index. In the event of a tie, the Host (Lightskinradio) makes the final executive call.
4. Prizes & Payouts
The Bag: Cash prizes are sent via CashApp or PayPal within 24 hours of the stream's conclusion.
The Rotation: Winning tracks receive "Heavy Rotation" on the Zeno.fm 24/7 stream for the following 7 days.
Bragging Rights: Winners are featured on the "Hall of Fame" leaderboard on the website.