Heavy Hits Record Pool & Atlantic Records present a DJ challenge for Skrillex and his brand new release “Pepper” featuring Flowdan & Lil Baby. DJs from around the world are welcome to enter the “Skrillex Pepper DJ Challenge” for a chance to win $1500 and an annual subscription to Heavy Hits Record Pool. The Heavy Hits crew will host and help judge the competition.

Prizes

• Grand Prize: $1500 and an annual subscription to Heavy Hits Record Pool.
• 2nd Place: $750 and a 6 month subscription to Heavy Hits Record Pool.
• 3rd Place: $250 and a 3 month subscription to Heavy Hits Record Pool.
• 4th/5th Place: 1 month subscription to Heavy Hits Record Pool.

How to Enter

• 1. Record a (1 to 2 minute) video routine of yourself DJing using Skrillex’s single “Pepper” and any other of his other hit singles listed in the playlist below. You can use original and remixes of the records in your routines as well as samples of other songs from Skrillex’s catalog on Atlantic Records.
• 2. Upload your video routine as an Instagram feed post (before Sunday, November 19th at 11:59pm EST). Make sure to use the hashtag #PEPPERDJCHALLENGE as well as tag @heavyhitspool and @skrillex in your Instagram post.

Routines will be judged on the following criteria.

a. 35 Points – Creativity and originality – use of wordplay, toneplay, or drumming.
b. 35 Points – Technical Skills – Demonstration of proficient turntablist techniques, overall flow, and execution of routine.
c. 30 Points – Charisma – Their DJ presence with their gestures, body language, body tricks, and online swag.

The top submissions will be announced on Tuesday, November 21st. 2023.

Rules & Additional Details

• – Contest is open to participants worldwide (no purchase necessary to enter). All videos must be submitted before Sunday, November 19th at 11:59pm EST and will be judged by the Heavy Hits crew based on creativity, charisma, technical skill, and originality along with consideration from follower feedback (comments, likes, etc).
• – Mandatory Hashtags to enter the contest #PepperDJChallenge @skrillex @HeavyHitsPool
• – Instagram videos must predominantly use the song “Pepper” and any other of his other hit singles listed in the playlist below. You can use originals and remixes of the records in your routines as well as samples of other songs from Skrillex’s catalog on Atlantic Records.
• – Videos must be no more than 2 minutes and no less than 1 minute in length and posted on the entrant’s Instagram timeline.