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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…

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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…

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Sylvia Robinson’s Impact on Hip-Hop

by Keyah W.

In every era of music, there are legends both on stage and behind the scenes.  In 1935, a legend by the name of Sylvia Robinson was born in New York. She would become a multi-faceted producer, singer-songwriter, club owner and label owner. During her journey, she would take many risks and try unconventional ideas. Let…

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MEET THE QUEEN OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC

by Natalie Sears

In 1968, electronic music seeped its way into the mainstream with the studio album Switched-On Bach by Wendy Carlos. The record “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3” became particularly famous and influential because of its ability to incorporate the Moog synthesizer with traditional classical music. The sound that Carlos produced had never been heard before, and immediately,…

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Barb Morrison : On Being a Trans Music Producer

by Natalie Sears

Gender Amplified recently caught up with celebrated trans music producer and recording artist Barb Morrison. Barb was featured in a New York Times article where their accomplishments, personal and professional struggles, and their strength as an individual and an artist were recognized. Barb shines light onto how music saved their life as a trans artist, and they…

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