Author Anthony S

Presents

“Do you have what it takes?”

MC & Artist Competition

“Who claims to be the Best MC?”

and/or 

“Who claims to be the best Artist?”

Questions? Reach out! authoranthonyS@booksbyanthonyS.com (email)

The competition has a small payout...However, it has a tremendous opportunity

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Rules, Regulations, and Disclosures: MC's

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Once a payment is submitted and the MC selects the track (s), one can begin creating their lyrics. 

MCs can receive his/her uploads and sample tracks by clicking the "Shop" button above. Must have lyrics completed on the track by Jan 16th, 2026. Winners will be selected on Jan 30th, 2026. This contest will continue semi-annually. 

(All tracks are licensed. FMP Productions retains all rights to its masters.)

1. Must be 21 to sign a contract/agreement if considered.

2. Must pay an entry fee of $20 per entry/track (four tracks total, unlimited tracks).

3. Must have an email address, legal name, city, address or PO box, and MC name to send to this email (authoranthonyS@booksbyanthonyS.com) before the deadline of Jan 30th, 2026.

4. Must choose one or all four tracks (each track is $20). Select tracks #3,#4,#5, and/or #7. Sample (shorts) Tracks are available for free (20 sec.), so one can choose before purchasing (click the "Shop" button). This will enable the MCs to listen to the 20-second track before selecting the desired track before buying the full Track. 

5. No profanity, derogatory words, or phrases are prohibited.  (dam & hell are acceptable).

6. Track/tracks can be uploaded after purchase. (Click on the "Shop" button to purchase as well.)

7. Finalists are placed in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. MC contestants who are not selected can still be considered. If considered, the producer and MC will negotiate the agreement of the potential full-feature soundtrack.

8. Go to www.booksbyanthonys.com for updates (MC & Artist competition tab above). Check in periodically to see who will move on to the next round/rounds. Take note of the dates mentioned in the rules, regulations, and disclosures while checking updates. Making sure not to miss out on the next round/rounds.  

Rules, Regulations, and Disclosures: Artists

 

The contest begins as soon as payment is received (click on the "Shop" button). This will take you to the Paradise Image (female cartoon Image). Artists will then go to the "Artist - Drawing Instructions" above to receive instructions on how to proceed. The first (50) eligible Artists will be selected on Jan 16th, 2026. The 50 chosen contestants will move on to the draw-off. Another instruction will be posted on Jan 23rd, 2026, for the remaining 50 to narrow it down to three places: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The three finalists will be selected on Jan 26th, 2026.  

(Author Anthony S retains all rights to all Images, pictures, and backgrounds. (Library of Congress, Dept. of Copyrights). This competition will continue semi-annually. Artists and MCs may be considered by Author Anthony S to showcase their talents in a full-featured film, with illustrations and Lyrics appearing on a soundtrack (MCs) or in a feature film (Artists') intro/outro, background imaging, or video.

1. You must be 21 to sign a contract/agreement if considered.

2. Click on the "Shop" button, click on the (Paradise female image ), and pay an entry fee of $20. 

3. Must have a valid email address.

4. Must use your own creative imagination of the Paradise (girl) image and change, enhance, or modify it in your own unique way. Backgrounds are a plus. (Use the drawing of the young girl as a reference to create your own.)

5. Artists must choose the "Shop button" and click on the "Paradise image" tab to begin drawing. 

6. Some Artists/contestants that were not selected can still have their work displayed in the Author’s book/books or full-feature film for a one-time payout. Once the author Anthony S purchases the image, he owns the image outright once a one-time payment is made to the artist/contestant.

7. Provide Legal name, city, address or PO box, and Pen/Artist name to (AuthoranthonyS@booksbyanthonyS.com).

8. Must show proof of purchase to be eligible. Send proof of purchase via email to (AuthoranthonyS@booksbyanthnyS.com). Proof must be submitted once the Artist Pays and agrees to enter the contest. 

9. Go to www.booksbyanthonys.com for updates. Check in periodically to see who will move on to the next round/rounds. Take note of the dates mentioned in the rules, regulations, and disclosures while checking updates. Making sure not to miss out on the next round/rounds. 

   

       Prizes: MC’s

1st Place - Compensation will be as follows: $100 plus (1) a signed copy of the author's latest book "Tagger", (1) a signed tee-shirt of the competition “Do you have what it takes competition 2026?”, and will be the exclusive MC on soundtrack/tracks. 

2nd Place - $75 plus (1) a signed copy of the author’s latest book “Tagger”, and (1) a signed tee-shirt of the competition “Do you have what it takes competition 2026?”. 

3rd Place - $50 plus (1) a signed copy of the author’s latest book “Tagger”, (1). And (1) a signed tee-shirt of the competition “Do you have what it takes competition 2026?”

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      Prizes: Artists

1st Place - Compensation will be as follows: $100 plus (1) a signed copy of the author's latest book, "Tagger." Also, (1) a signed tee-shirt of the competition “Do you have what it takes competition 2026?”

2nd Place - $75 plus a signed copy of the author's latest book, "Tagger." Also, (1) a signed tee-shirt of the competition “Do you have what it takes competition 2026?”

3rd - Place - $50 (1) signed copy of the author’s latest book "Tagger" Also,  (1) a signed tee-shirt of the competition “Do you have what it takes competition 2026?” Please email me if you have any questions. Good Luck!!