Interview: Eric Roberson on Allyship

Posted on February 28, 2022
Creative / Education / Events / From The Studio / Nonprofit / Uncategorized

Eric Roberson (aka Erro), owner of the Blue Erro Soul record label, is often described as the pioneer of the indie movement in R&B/Soul. Having been nominated for multiple GRAMMYs, the New Jersey-based songwriter and producer has collaborated with artists such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Dwele, and Vivian Green, in addition…

Producer Spotlight: Arca

by Keyah W.

Posted on July 17, 2021
Creative / Education / Masters of the Mix / Producer Profile / Producer Spotlight / The Coolest Things / Uncategorized

Arca is a prolific producer known for pushing boundaries in the music scene. The Venezuelan artist identifies as nonbinary and uses she/they pronouns. They have released a few EPs, two mixtapes, and four studio albums. &&&&& was the first music project to showcase Arca’s creativity. The project was crafted during a lonely time, in the…

Producer Spotlight: Dope Saint Jude

by Keyah W.

Posted on June 23, 2021
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Creative / Producer Profile / Producer Spotlight / The Coolest Things

Dope Saint Jude is an artist, producer, writer, advocate, and podcaster who was born in Cape Town, South Africa. Through a blend of British, American, and African hip-hop elements, she uses her music to not only express herself, but also to uplift the voices of other marginalized people. Her music often addresses social justice issues,…

Producer Spotlight: TOKiMONSTA

by Keyah W.

Posted on May 21, 2021
Creative / Producer Profile / Producer Spotlight / The Coolest Things

Even within the male-dominated music industry, plenty of female and nonbinary artists are making strides against the odds in every genre. When it comes to the electronic/dance scene, TOKiMONSTA is at the forefront. Born Jennifer Lee, TOKiMONSTA is a classically trained music producer and label owner. While her music is often categorized as electronic/EDM, her…