1_e1zVmVS6LBfhhx1dCTqAYAMusic startup Djooky, an emerging artist platform, has launched a new feature on its app called HitHunter that promises to pay its users cash prizes for identifying potential hits.

The new A&R feature follows the inception of the Djooky Music Awards. Described as “the world’s first global online music contest”, the competition is open to all artists and songwriters worldwide and will run four times a year.

Users can take part in the voting process for the awards via the Djooky app, with the winning artist receiving $10,000 in cash and a recording session at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. Read more in MusicBusinessWorldwide.com.