Category: Creative

Interview: Eric Roberson on Allyship

by Emily McBride

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.

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.

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.

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…