The "ELITE 64", the 64 independent artists who have qualified for the SvS-US Championship in January, will compete for not only the national title, but also for national ranking. The SvS-US Championship is the first tournament of its kind, an unprecedented game designed to establish the "MPS-US TOP 32", the official ranking of the nation’s top 32 independent artists.

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The vision for the MPS-US TOP 32 is to create a respected and enduring standard within independent music culture. Artists who earn a place in this elite class will be recognized as the highest-level amateur athletes in Music-Performance Sports (MPS). Similar to traditional sports, where elite amateur athletes compete at the highest level in pursuit of professional opportunities, the MPS-US TOP 32 represents the proving ground where independent artists showcase their talent, performance ability, and competitive excellence.

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Beyond recognition, the MPS-US TOP 32 is designed to serve as a direct pathway into the professional ranks through the Song vs Song Sports League (SvS) Team Draft, the pro-level division of Music-Performance Sports. In addition, the long-term goal is for the MPS-US TOP 32 to become one of the industry’s premier talent pools, making its artists among the most highly sought-after prospects for business, entertainment, and career opportunities.