How Record The Temp Works
Everything you need to know about submitting, voting, and sharing.
For Artists
How to Submit
Step 1: Fill the Form
Go to
recordthetemp.com and scroll to "Think your record can take the heat?" section. Fill out:
- Artist name (stays sealed)
- Email (private, used to contact you)
- Song title
- Link to the full record (must be https://)
- Raw vocal link (required — we use this to verify it's really your voice)
- Division (R&B, Gospel, Hip Hop, Pop, Island)
- City (optional, shared as first clue on Tuesday)
- Instagram handle (optional, shown at reveal)
- Photo link (optional, shown at reveal)
- Short bio (optional, shown at reveal)
Step 2: Verify Your Rights
Check the box confirming:
- You own this record
- The raw vocal is yours
- You're OK with your profile being revealed publicly
Step 3: Submit
Click "Send my record". You'll get a confirmation email at the address you provided.
What Happens Next
Your profile stays sealed. The admin team reviews your raw vocal to verify it's real. Once approved, your song gets scheduled for a drop date.
At Drop: Your record posts with the artist name and face sealed. Listeners hear only the voice.
72 Hours: Listeners drop temperatures in the comments on Instagram. Clues land Tuesday (city) and Wednesday (first letter of your name).
Reveal (Thursday): The seal breaks. Your name, face, and final temperature appear. You get your Temp Report with vote breakdown and feedback.
After the Reveal
- Share your Temp Report on social (we provide a shareable image)
- You can submit again with a different song
- Your profile is now public on Record The Temp
- Low temperature? Many artists resubmit after refining their craft
Check Your Submission Status
After you submit, you'll get an email. Use the magic link in that email to log in and see your submission status anytime (sealed, approved, scheduled, live, revealed, etc.).
For Listeners
How to Vote
Every Monday & Thursday at 8 PM ET, a new sealed record drops.
Step 1: Listen
Hear the record with the artist name and face completely hidden. You only hear the voice.
Step 2: Vote
Drop a temperature (90–110 degrees) in the Instagram comments explaining what you rate it.
Step 3: Check Back Thursday
The seal breaks at 8 PM ET. See the artist, final reading, and full vote breakdown.
How to Share Your Vote
Click the "Share" button on any heat board entry to:
- Generate a shareable image showing your temperature rating
- Adjust the temperature slider to show your vote
- Download the image to your device
- Share on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook
Challenge your followers: "What's your temperature for this record?"
The Five Divisions
Record The Temp runs five genre divisions, each with its own Instagram account and release schedule:
🎵 R&B @recordthetemp.rnb — Live now, Mon & Thu 8 PM ET
🙏 Gospel @recordthetemp.gospel — Coming soon
🎤 Hip Hop @recordthetemp.hiphop — Coming soon
🎹 Pop @recordthetemp.pop — Coming soon
🌴 Island @recordthetemp.island — Coming soon
Each division runs the same test: sealed submission → 72-hour voting → reveal + temp report.
The Temperature Scale
Vote on a scale from 90° (Cold) to 110° (Dangerous):
90–94° Cold
Not for me, but I hear the craft.
95–98° Cool
Solid record. Worth a listen.
99–100° Warm
Really good. I'll come back to this.
101–102° Hot
This is really strong. New favorite potential.
103°+ Dangerous
This is exceptional. Standing Record Temp?
The Record Temp is the highest final reading in platform history — the first completed reading sets the bar.
Release Schedule
New readings drop on Monday & Thursday at 8 PM ET (starting with R&B):
Monday 8 PM: New sealed record drops
Tuesday (Clue 1): Artist's city revealed as a clue
Wednesday (Clue 2): First letter of artist's name revealed
Thursday 8 PM: Seal breaks. Artist revealed with final temperature and vote breakdown.
Sharing & Social
Share Record The Temp with your network:
Tag us when you vote or submit — we repost the best reactions.
Safety & Moderation
Record The Temp is a respectful platform. We enforce strong moderation:
- Hateful content: Removed immediately
- Spam: Removed and reporter flagged
- Off-topic remarks: Removed
- Artist verification: Raw vocal required to confirm real voice (never shared publicly)
- Rights confirmation: Artists confirm ownership before drop
- Report system: 4+ reports on an entry alerts admin for review
See something wrong? Use the contact form at recordthetemp.com#contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my submission really anonymous?
Yes. Your name, face, and Instagram handle are completely hidden until the 72-hour seal breaks. Only the voice and raw vocal (for verification) are visible to the team.
Do I need followers to submit?
No. Follower count is irrelevant. Record The Temp tests only your voice. A new artist and a major label have equal footing.
Can I resubmit the same song?
No. Each song can only be submitted once. But you can submit different songs across divisions or in future cycles.
What if my song doesn't do well?
The temperature tells the truth. Low ratings are learning opportunities. Many artists refine and resubmit.
Can I make changes after submitting?
Yes. Email us via the contact form or use your magic link to log in. The admin team can update details before the drop.
Is there a cost?
Submissions are free. Future paid tiers (premium features, analytics, priority review) are in development.
How do I check my submission status?
Check your email for the confirmation with a magic link. Use that link anytime to see: sealed/approved/scheduled/live/revealed status, current temperature (if live), and vote breakdown (if revealed).
What counts as a "raw vocal"?
A clean recording of just your voice — no backing track, no beat, just you singing. It proves you're a real person who can sing the submitted song.
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