Every track you hear is 100% AI-generated… except one.

One contestant is 100% human — traditional DAW, zero AI, pure organic production. They’re hiding in plain sight. The judges don’t know. The audience doesn’t know.

Your job: Find the Glitch.

Finale reveal only. Winner announced first.

Submissions for the Top 50 are now open.

To be considered for the Top 50, post your full track + a 15–60 second hook using the hashtag:

#IAmTheAlgorithmIdol

Requirements:

• Must be 18+ (age verified before prizes)
• Song must be in English (80%+ lyrics)
• 100% AI-generated (except the one secret human contestant)
• Original work only

All open-call entries for the Top 50 must use #IAmTheAlgorithmIdol — this keeps the main #AlgorithmIdol hashtag free for promotion and fan content.

Submission window for Week 1 (Purge week) is from announcement until Wednesday the week prior to show start.

Full official rules and submission form details will be posted in the next 24–48 hours.

Good luck. The Algorithm is watching.

“The Algorithm Saves You. The Humans Vote You Out.”
Presented by Glitched Records | Hosted by the Trophy Hoe

Season Overview

• 10-week TikTok competition (Week 1 Purge + 8 competition weeks + live Finale).
• 100% AI-generated music only, except for the one secret human contestant.
• One secret human contestant (traditional DAW, zero AI) hidden among the 50 entrants.
• All songs must be in English (80%+ lyrics).
• Open to creators 18+. Identity verification required for prizes.

Week 1: The Great Purge (50 → 25)

• Combined score elimination of Algorithm + Judges reduces the field from 50 to 25.
• Artists are encouraged to leverage their network for engagement from day one.

Core Format (Weeks 2–10)

1. Safety Round (Judges + Algorithm): Algorithm Score contributes 50% to the safety score. Top X are safe.
2. Elimination Round (Pure Human Vote): Bottom group goes to public vote using #Save[name]week[number].

The Secret Human Twist — “Find the Glitch”

The human is treated exactly like every other contestant. No one knows who it is until the Finale. If the human makes the Top 3, the reveal happens live after the winner is announced.

Weekly Flow & Challenges

• Tues-Wed: Submission window (24 hours).
• Friday: Live judging session + safety reveal + NEXUS Glitch Power drop.
• Weekend: Popular vote elimination opens Friday, closes Monday 12:01 AM PST.

*Challenges announced weekly on stream.

Prizes

• Weekly: Spotlights, judge shoutouts, playlist adds.
• Finale Winner: Cash + lifetime Suno membership + Glitched Records merch + full promo push.