Step up in the club and tool up your remix skills to win insider VIP tickets to HARD LA / M.I.A, have your music promoted by HARD and win recording time at Red Bull Studios. "Steppin' Up" is the adventurous Rusko-produced second track from M.I.A.'s new album /\/\ /\ Y /\, available July 13th on N.E.E.T. Recordings. M.I.A. will celebrate the album's release by performing at HARD LA on Saturday July 17th. M.I.A. and N.E.E.T. Recordings are working with HARD to give you the exclusive opportunity to remix the track. Here's how:

• Step 1: Download the "Steppin' Up" acapella.
  
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• Step 2: Read and agree to the full contest rules.

• Step 3: Use the acapella and your own software and instruments to create your remix. Submissions using pirated material will be disqualified.

• Step 4: Upload your remix to the HARD dropbox and share your track to the public before midnight Friday July 9th. Your remix's title must include "HARD LA / M.I.A."Send me your track

That's it! Remember there's two ways to win -- either by getting the most 'favorites' on soundcloud, or by impressing HARD & N.E.E.T.'s private panel of judges!

For more information on HARD LA and to purchase tickets, visit the main HARD LA / M.I.A. page.