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BACKGROUND VIDEO LOOP · RAGA MANIFESTO
Red Chief presents No Shortcut Cypher — NoShortcuts. No auto-tune. Real talent.
02 · BRAND STORY
ABOUT THE CYPHER
For over 30 years, Red Chief has built everything the hard way. Real leather, real craft, real hours. No cutting corners, no easy way out.
Hip-hop runs on the same code.
Nobody gets a verse handed to them. Every bar is earned in notebooks, voice memos, and late nights rewriting the same line twenty times. No ghostwriters. No autotune covering the cracks. Just your voice, your pen, and the truth you bring to the beat.
India’s underground hip-hop scene is filled with raw talent and untold stories, waiting for the recognition they deserve.
Red Chief believes that real talent deserves a real opportunity. We aim to support the hip-hop community by giving emerging underground artists a platform to showcase their raw talent and step into the limelight.
That’s why we built the No Shortcuts Cypher.
Time
Great verses aren’t written overnight. The flow you hear today is years of practice you didn’t see.
Effort
You put in the work: the writing, the rewriting, the delivery. No compromises.
Craftsmanship
Wordplay, rhyme schemes, breath control, cadence. Rap is a craft, and we respect the ones who sharpen it.
Consistency
One viral reel doesn’t make an artist. Showing up, again and again, does.
Raga leads the mic.M-Zee Bella and Sez on the Beat built the sound. Now the stage is yours.
Pick a beat. Write your truth. Spit it raw.
NoShortcuts. Just skill.
“30 years of doing it the hard way. Now it’s your turn. NoShortcuts. No Autotune. Real Talent.”
03 · BEAT PACK GATEWAY
Pick your Beats.
Select your preferred beat, download it, and create your verse
01
North Indian Trap Loop
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02
Classic Delhi Boom-Bap
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03
Desi Street Drill
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04 · ENTRY MECHANICS
Three steps. No excuses.
Enter the cypher.
Your verse starts here
Got questions? We’ve got bars.
Who can enter?
Indian citizens aged 18 and above, from any state, with a public Instagram account.
How do I enter?
Register on this page.
Download any one of the 3 official beats.
Write your own rap and record it over the beat.
Every participant must include the NoShortcuts Cypher logo in their video entry.
Post your video as an Instagram Reel, collaborate with and tag @noshortcutscypher, and use #RedChiefNoShortcutsCypher.
Paste your Reel link in the entry form here.
Your entry only counts once all six steps are done.
Where do I get the Red Chief logo?
Download it from this page along with the beat pack. Place it in the top-left corner of your video and keep it there for the full video. Don’t change its colours, size ratio or design. Entries without the logo, or with an altered logo, won’t be considered.
What format should my video be?
9:16 vertical.
One continuous take, with no cuts or edits.
60 seconds or less.
Your vocals clear over an official beat.
Can I use autotune, AI or voice effects?
No. Autotune, pitch correction, AI vocals and any voice editing mean instant disqualification. Basic volume balancing between your voice and the beat is fine.
Can I use my own beat?
No. Only the 3 official beats from this page are accepted, used without any changes.
Which languages can I rap in?
Hindi, English or Punjabi, or a mix of these.
Can I write with someone or use AI to write?
No. Your lyrics have to be written by you and performed solo by you. Copied, ghostwritten or AI-written lyrics will be disqualified.
Is explicit content allowed?
No. Keep it clean. No profanity, slurs, hate speech, or political or religious content.
Can I submit more than one entry?
No. It’s one entry per person, and multiple entries will be disqualified.
Can I delete or edit my Reel after submitting?
No. Keep it live, public and unedited until the competition ends.
How does judging work?
Raga, M-Zee Bella and Sez on the Beat judge every round on originality, lyricism, delivery and overall impact. Their decision is final.
What are college wildcards?
Standout rappers at our college cyphers can get a wildcard spot, over and above the Top 100.
What’s the Top 100 Brand Challenge?
The Top 100 get a brief from Red Chief to write a new original rap on the NoShortcuts philosophy. The same rules apply, including the logo. The best 16 make it to the Grand Finale.
Will finalists’ travel be covered?
Yes. All Top 16 finalists from outside Delhi NCR get return travel, one night’s stay, meals and local transport. Finalists from Delhi NCR get local transport to and from the venue.
What can I win?
Position
Prize
Winner
₹5 lakh, the NoShortcuts Champion Trophy, a Red Chief footwear and apparel collaboration, and an opening slot at TribeVibe college events
1st Runner-Up
₹1 lakh
2nd Runner-Up
₹1 lakh
Cash prizes are subject to TDS.
Can Red Chief use my entry?
Yes. By entering, you give Red Chief the rights to use your entry for promotional and commercial purposes. Full details are in the .
05 · JURY
Judged by the culture.
Lead Face & Cultural Authority
Raga
Listens for
Raw energy · Sharp flows · Originality
Writer & Lyricism Judge
Bella
Listens for
Bass Healing Capability · Rhyme Schemes · Story FlowMetaphors · Rhyme schemes · Story flow
Producer & Sound Architecture
Sez
Listens for
Pocket control · Emotions · ImpactPocket control · Breath timing · Delivery
The verdict
No gimmicks. Every bar is measured on writing, delivery and presence — not on followers, filters or studio polish. Bring the verse, the jury handles the rest.
06 · ROADMAP
The road to the finale.
07 · REWARDS
Official beat pack
Unlock the sound.
Enter your details to download all three official instrumentals.
You're in
Beat pack unlocked.
Your download has started. If it didn't, tap here.
Now write. Record one take. Post the Reel with @RedChief + #NoShortcutCypher.
Posted your verse on Instagram? Drop the Reel link here so the jury doesn’t miss it.
Entry received
You’re in the cypher.
Your Reel is saved with the jury list. Keep it public and don’t delete it until the results are out.
Terms & privacy.
Last updated: 9 November 2026
1. About the Competition
1.1 The Red Chief NoShortcuts Cypher (the "Competition") is a rap IP organised by Leayan Global Pvt. Ltd., the owner of the Red Chief brand ("Red Chief" or the "Organiser").
1.2 The Competition is executed on Red Chief's behalf by TribeVibe, a BookMyShow enterprise (Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.) ("TribeVibe" or the "Agency").
1.3 In these Terms:
"Entrant" or "you" means any person who submits an Entry.
"Entry" means a rap performance video posted on Instagram and confirmed through the Website, as set out in Section 4.
"Beat Packs" means the three official instrumentals made available for download on the Website.
"Website" means www.redchief.in
"Judges" means Raga, M-Zee Bella and Sez on the Beat, together with any replacement judge appointed under Section 7.
"Finalists" means the Top 16 Entrants selected for the Grand Finale.
1.4 By submitting an Entry, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not participate.
2. Eligibility
2.1 The Competition is open to Indian citizens aged 18 years or above on the date of their Entry, residing in any state or union territory of India.
2.2 Entrants must hold a public Instagram account for the whole Competition period, so that the Entry can be viewed and verified.
2.3 Entrants must complete the registration form on the Website with true, accurate and complete details, and accept these Terms.
2.4 The following are not eligible to participate:
Employees of Red Chief, TribeVibe, BookMyShow and their group companies, and their immediate family members.
Anyone directly involved in organising, judging or producing the Competition.
2.5 Red Chief may ask any Entrant for proof of age, citizenship and identity at any stage. Entrants who cannot provide valid proof within the time asked will be disqualified.
2.6 Entry is free. No purchase of any Red Chief product is required to participate.
3. Competition Period & Timeline
3.1 The Competition runs in three phases.
Phase
What happens
Phase 1: Open Call
Entries open on Instagram and the Website
Phase 2: Top 100 & Brand Challenge
Top 100 announced; shortlisted Entrants create a rap on the NoShortcuts brief (to be given by brand)
Phase 3: Grand Finale
Top 16 announced and battle live in Delhi NCR
3.2 Entries received outside the Phase 1 entry window will not be considered.
3.3 Red Chief and TribeVibe are not responsible for Entries that are late, lost, incomplete or not received because of technical issues, including problems with Instagram, the Website or internet connectivity.
4. How to Enter
4.1 To enter, you must complete all of the following steps:
Download any one of the three official Beat Packs from the Website.
Write your own original rap and perform it over the Beat Pack instrumental you downloaded.
Record your performance as per the requirements in Section 5.
Post the video as a Reel on your public Instagram account, tagging @redchiefofficial and using the hashtag #RedChiefNoShortcutsCypher in the caption. This step is mandatory and no entries will be considered if not followed.
Submit the link to your posted Reel through the entry form on the Website, along with your registration details.
4.2 An Entry is valid only once all six steps are complete. A Reel that is posted but not submitted on the Website, or submitted without the correct tag and hashtag, will not be considered.
4.3 Each Entrant may submit one Entry only. If more than one Entry is received from the same person, only the first valid Entry will be considered. Contestants will be disqualified for multiple entries.
4.4 The Reel must remain live, public and unedited on your Instagram account until the Competition ends. Deleting, archiving or editing the Reel, or making your account private, may lead to disqualification.
4.5 Wildcard Entries: Entrants may also be selected over and above the Top 100 directly through the college cyphers held as part of the Competition (see Section 7). Wildcard Entrants must still meet the eligibility conditions in Section 2.
4.6 The brand (Red Chief) can use all entries as a part of property of Red Chief for commercial purposes.
5. Entry Requirements
5.1 Video format. Every Entry must be:
A vertical video in 9:16 aspect ratio.
One continuous single shot, with no cuts, jump cuts, transitions or edits.
No longer than 60 seconds.
Recorded with clear, audible vocals over the Beat Pack instrumental.
5.2 Beat Packs only. The Entry must use one of the three official Beat Packs, without changes to the instrumental's tempo, structure or sound. Entries using any other beat, sample or music will be rejected.
5.3 Original lyrics. All lyrics must be written by the Entrant and performed by the Entrant. Lyrics copied, adapted or translated from another person's work, ghostwritten lyrics, and lyrics generated using AI tools are not allowed. Copyrighted or copied content will be rejected.
5.4 Audio integrity. Only raw, real performances are allowed. The following are strictly prohibited and lead to automatic disqualification:
Auto-Tune or any pitch-correction software.
AI-generated, AI-cloned or AI-enhanced vocals.
Any vocal editing, layering, doubling, lip-syncing or voice manipulation.
Basic volume balancing between the vocals and the instrumental is allowed.
5.5 Language. Raps may be performed only in Hindi, English or Punjabi, or a mix of these.
5.6 Solo performance. Each Entry must be a solo performance by the Entrant. Other people may not rap, sing or feature in the audio.
5.7 Logo. Every participant must include the NoShortcuts Cypher logo in their video entry.
5.8 Red Chief may ask any Entrant for raw recordings, lyric drafts or other proof that the Entry meets these requirements. Failure to provide them may lead to disqualification.
6. Content Guidelines & Prohibited Content
6.1 Abusive, offensive or inappropriate language is strictly not allowed. Entries must not contain:
Profanity, slurs or sexually explicit lyrics or visuals.
Hate speech, or content that targets or demeans any person or group based on religion, caste, community, gender, region, language, disability or sexual orientation.
Content that promotes violence, weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, self-harm or any illegal activity.
Defamatory or insulting content about any real person, brand, political party or organisation.
Political or religious messaging.
Logos, products or mentions of competing footwear or apparel brands.
Any person other than the Entrant appearing in the video without their consent.
Anything that breaks Indian law or Instagram's Community Guidelines.
6.2 Red Chief decides, at its sole discretion, whether an Entry meets these guidelines.
7. Selection & Judging
7.1 Judges. All rounds of the Competition, including the Grand Finale, will be judged by Raga, M-Zee Bella and Sez on the Beat.
7.2 Judging criteria. Entries will be judged on:
Originality and authenticity.
Lyricism: wordplay, rhyme schemes and storytelling.
Delivery: flow, breath control and timing on the beat.
Stage presence and overall impact.
7.3 Top 100. The Judges will select the Top 100 from all valid Phase 1 Entries. Over and above the top 100, Red Chief may also include wildcard Entrants selected at the college cyphers held during the Competition. The number of wildcard places is at Red Chief's discretion.
7.4 Brand Challenge. The Top 100 will be given a brief to create a new original rap around Red Chief's NoShortcuts philosophy. This rap must follow all the requirements in Sections 5 and 6 and be submitted by the Phase 2 deadline. Top 100 Entrants who do not submit will be removed from the Competition.
7.5 Top 16. The Judges will select the Top 16 Finalists from the Brand Challenge entries.
7.6 Announcements. Shortlisted Entrants will be announced on Red Chief's Instagram and the Website, and contacted through Instagram direct message and/or the email and phone number given at registration. If a shortlisted Entrant does not respond within 48 hours, Red Chief may select another Entrant in their place.
7.7 Final decision. The Judges' decision at every stage is final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into about results.
7.8 Replacement judges. If a Judge is unable to take part, Red Chief may appoint a replacement judge of similar standing.
8. Grand Finale & Travel
8.1 The Top 16 Finalists will be invited to perform live at the Grand Finale in Delhi NCR, at a venue to be announced. Finalists will perform alongside, and get to meet, Raga, M-Zee Bella, Sez on the Beat and other artists.
8.2 Expenses covered. Red Chief will cover the following for each Finalist travelling from outside Delhi NCR:
Onward and Return travel from their city of residence to Delhi NCR , as booked by TribeVibe.
Accommodation for up to one night
Meals and local transport in Delhi NCR during the Finale.
Finalists based in Delhi NCR will be provided local transport to and from the venue. Any expenses outside this, or bookings made by Finalists themselves without approval, will not be reimbursed.
8.3 Finalists must confirm their attendance within 48 hours of being announced, and share valid ID for travel bookings. Finalists who cannot attend will be replaced at Red Chief's discretion.
8.4 Finalists must attend rehearsals, sound checks and media activities as scheduled, and follow the event's code of conduct, venue rules and instructions from the event team.
8.5 At the Finale, Finalists will perform over a Beat Pack instrumental or as directed by the event team. All lyrics performed must be the Finalist's own original work and follow Section 6.
8.6 Finalists are responsible for their own personal belongings, health and safety during travel and the event.
9. Prizes
9.1 The following prizes will be awarded at the Grand Finale:
Position
Prize
Winner
NoShortcuts Champion Trophy, ₹5,00,000 (five lakh rupees) cash prize, a Red Chief footwear and apparel collaboration, and an opening slot at TribeVibe college events
1st Runner-Up
₹1,00,000 (one lakh rupees) cash prize
2nd Runner-Up
₹1,00,000 (one lakh rupees) cash prize
9.2 Taxes. All cash prizes are subject to tax deducted at source (TDS) under applicable Indian income-tax laws. Winners must provide a valid PAN card and bank account details in their own name. Prizes will be paid after TDS, by bank transfer, within 30 days of all documents being received.
9.3 Collaboration and opening slot. The scope, timelines and terms of the Red Chief footwear and apparel collaboration and the TribeVibe opening slot will be set out in a separate agreement between the Winner, Red Chief and/or TribeVibe. The Winner must sign that agreement to receive these prizes.
9.4 Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other prize. Red Chief may replace a non-cash prize with one of equal or greater value if needed.
9.5 Winners must provide all documents asked for, including ID, PAN and bank details, within 7 days of being asked. If they do not, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to the next-ranked Finalist.
9.6 Winners agree to take part in reasonable publicity for the Competition, including photos, videos and interviews, without extra payment.
10. Content Rights & Usage
10.1 Entrants keep authorship credit for their lyrics and performance.
10.2 By submitting an Entry, you grant Red Chief an exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free right to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, distribute and display your Entry, and any content created by you as part of the Competition (including the Brand Challenge and Finale performances), for promotional and commercial purposes across all media. This includes Red Chief's social media, website, advertising and brand communication.
10.3 You agree not to license, sell or give your Entry to any other brand or third party for commercial use during the Competition and for 12 months after it ends. You may keep your Entry live on your own Instagram account and share it on your personal social media.
10.4 You also allow Red Chief and TribeVibe to use your name, stage name, Instagram handle, voice, image and likeness in connection with the Competition, without further payment.
10.5 Red Chief and TribeVibe may photograph, film and record all Competition events, including the college cyphers and the Grand Finale, and use that footage under the same terms.
10.6 Red Chief will credit Entrants by name or Instagram handle where reasonably possible. Red Chief is not obliged to use any Entry.
10.7 You confirm that your Entry is your own original work, does not infringe anyone else's rights, and that you have the consent of anyone who appears in it.
11. Disqualification
11.1 Any Entry or Entrant that breaks these Terms will be disqualified. Red Chief may disqualify an Entrant at any stage, including after results are announced or prizes are awarded, if:
The Entry is not original, or uses copied, ghostwritten or AI-generated lyrics.
Auto-Tune, pitch correction, AI vocals or any voice editing is detected.
The video breaks the format rules in Section 5.
The Entry contains prohibited content under Section 6.
The Entrant gives false registration details or is not eligible.
The Entrant uses bots, fake accounts, paid engagement or any other unfair means.
The Entrant behaves abusively towards the Judges, other Entrants, event staff, Red Chief or TribeVibe, online or offline.
The Entrant's conduct may, in Red Chief's opinion, bring Red Chief or the Competition into disrepute.
11.2 If a prize winner is disqualified after the prize is awarded, they must return the prize, and it may be awarded to the next-ranked Finalist.
12. Personal Data & Privacy
12.1 Red Chief and TribeVibe will collect personal details you share at registration and during the Competition, such as your name, age, city, phone number, email, Instagram handle and, for Finalists and winners, ID, PAN and bank details.
12.2 This data will be used only to run the Competition: verifying eligibility, contacting Entrants, booking travel, paying prizes and meeting legal requirements. It will be handled in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and Red Chief's / TribeVibe's privacy policy, available on this page under Privacy Policy.
12.3 If you opt in at registration, Red Chief and TribeVibe may contact you about future events and offers. You can opt out at any time.
12.4 You can ask to access, correct or delete your personal data by writing to us by replying to any Contest email. Deleting your data before the Competition ends will withdraw your Entry.
13. Liability, Indemnity & Instagram Disclaimer
13.1 To the extent allowed by law, Red Chief, TribeVibe, BookMyShow, the Judges and their partners are not liable for any loss, injury, damage or expense arising from participating in the Competition, attending any Competition event, travelling to the Finale, or accepting or using any prize. This does not limit liability that cannot be excluded under Indian law.
13.2 Red Chief and TribeVibe are not responsible for any technical failure, data loss, hacking, or problems with Instagram, the Website, networks or devices that affect an Entry.
13.3 You agree to indemnify Red Chief and TribeVibe against any claim, loss or cost arising from your Entry, including any claim that it infringes someone else's rights, or from your breach of these Terms.
13.4 Opinions expressed by Entrants in their Entries are their own and do not represent the views of Red Chief or TribeVibe.
13.5 This Competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc. Entrants release Instagram and Meta from all liability connected to the Competition.
14. Changes, Cancellation, Governing Law & Contact
14.1 Red Chief reserves the right to change, extend, suspend or cancel the Competition, or any part of it, including dates, venues, judges, prizes, format and these Terms, at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on the Website and take effect when posted.
14.2 If the Competition is cancelled or changed due to events beyond Red Chief's control, including natural disasters, public health emergencies, government orders, or the unavailability of artists or venues, Red Chief will not be liable to any Entrant.
14.3 If any part of these Terms is found invalid, the rest of the Terms will remain in force.
14.4 These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kanpur.
Red Chief NoShortcuts Cypher – Privacy Policy
About this policy
Last updated: 9 November 2026
This policy explains what personal data we collect for the Red Chief NoShortcuts Cypher (the "Contest"), why we collect it, and how we protect it. It applies to the Contest page, entries, college cyphers and the Grand Finale. It does not cover the rest of the Red Chief website.
The Contest is run by Leayan Global Pvt. Ltd. ("Red Chief", "we", "us"), with our partner TribeVibe, a BookMyShow enterprise. By using the Contest page or entering the Contest, you agree to this policy. Please read it together with the .
1. What we collect
We collect only what we need at each stage of the Contest.
When
What we collect
Downloading a beat pack
Name or artist alias, city, email and mobile number
Submitting your Reel
Name, mobile number, Instagram handle and Reel link
Mobile verification
Your mobile number, verified with a one-time password (OTP) sent through Google Firebase
Your entry
The Reel you post publicly on Instagram, including your voice, image and lyrics
College cyphers and Grand Finale
Photos, videos and audio recordings of you taken at Contest events
If you reach the Top 16
Government ID, date of birth and travel details, so we can verify your eligibility and book your travel and stay
If you win a prize
PAN and bank account details, so we can pay your prize and deduct tax as the law requires
Every visit
Basic technical data your browser sends, such as the page address, device type and time of submission
We do not collect sensitive details such as religion, caste, health or political views. Please do not share them with us.
2. Why we use it
We use your data only to run the Contest:
To give you the beat pack and register your entry.
To verify that you are eligible and that your entry is genuine.
To judge entries, shortlist the Top 100 and Top 16, and announce results.
To contact shortlisted artists and arrange travel and stay for the Grand Finale.
To pay prizes and meet tax and legal requirements.
To use your entry and Contest event footage to promote the Contest and Red Chief, as set out in the Terms & Conditions.
To send you Contest emails, such as a welcome, reminders and results. You can reply "STOP" to any email to stop them.
To prevent fake, duplicate or fraudulent entries.
We will not use your data for any other purpose without asking you first.
3. Who can see it
Your details are seen only by people who need them to run the Contest:
The Red Chief Contest team.
Our partner TribeVibe (a BookMyShow enterprise), which runs the Contest for us.
The jury: Raga, M-Zee Bella and Sez on the Beat, who see your entry, name and Instagram handle only.
Travel and hotel partners, who receive only what they need to book Finalists' travel and stay.
Service providers we use to store data and send messages, including Google (Sheets, Gmail and Firebase).
We may also share data with government or tax authorities if the law requires it.
We do not sell your personal data.
What is shown publicly. If you are selected for the Top 100 or Top 16, or win a prize, your name or artist alias, city, Instagram handle and entry may be shown on the Contest page and Red Chief's social media. Photos and videos from college cyphers and the Grand Finale may also be published. Your phone number, email, ID, PAN and bank details are never shown publicly.
4. Where it is stored and how it is protected
Your data is stored using Google services. Some of it may be stored on servers outside India, as allowed under Indian law.
We protect your data with reasonable security measures, including:
Access limited to the team members who need it.
Password-protected accounts with two-step verification.
ID, PAN and bank details kept separately from other Contest data and shared with no one except as needed to pay prizes or book travel.
No system is completely secure. If a data breach affects you, we will tell you and the relevant authorities as the law requires.
5. How long we keep it
We keep Contest data for up to 12 months after the Contest ends, then delete it. There are two exceptions:
Records we must keep by law, such as prize payment and tax records, are kept for as long as the law requires.
Entries and event footage that Red Chief has rights to use under the Terms & Conditions may stay in our published content for as long as those rights last. Your contact details are still deleted on schedule.
6. Your rights and choices
Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you can:
Ask what personal data we hold about you and how we use it.
Ask us to correct or update your data.
Ask us to delete your data.
Withdraw your consent at any time.
Nominate someone to exercise these rights for you if you are unable to.
Raise a complaint with us, and with the Data Protection Board of India if you are not satisfied with our response.
Withdrawing consent or deleting your data before results are announced means your entry can no longer be considered. It does not undo any use of your entry that has already happened.
To make a request, write to the contact in Section 8 or reply to any Contest email. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Cookies and browser storage
This page saves your form details in your own browser, so you don't have to type them again. This data stays on your device and is not sent to us until you submit a form. You can clear it at any time from your browser settings.
8. Age, changes and contact
Age. The Contest is open only to people aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have, we will delete it.
Changes. We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page, with the date it was last updated.
Contact. For any question or request about your personal data, write to us by replying to any Contest email.
Terms & conditions.
Participants must be Indian citizens aged 18 years or above.
Complete the registration form with correct details and accept all Terms & Conditions.
All lyrics and music must be original. Copyrighted or copied content will be rejected.
Abusive, offensive, or inappropriate language is strictly not allowed.
Post your video as an Instagram Reel, collaborate with @noshortcutscypher, tag @redchiefofficial, and use #RedChiefNoShortcutsCypher. Add the NoShortcutsCypher logo to your video—you’ll receive it along with the beat packs.
Red Chief will have exclusive rights to use submitted content for promotional and commercial purposes, as per the agreed content rights terms.
No Auto-Tune, AI-generated vocals, or voice editing. Only raw and real performances are allowed.
Rap submissions are allowed only in Hindi, English, and Punjabi.
Any entry that breaks the rules will be disqualified.
The judges’ decision will be final, and Red Chief reserves the right to make changes to the competition.
All participants must read and agree to the complete before submitting their entry.
