Category: Producer Profile

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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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,…

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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…

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SOPHIE: In Review

by Amara Jaeger

For the first article in our Women’s History Month editorial series we’re doing track reviews for SOPHIE’s debut album, in honor of the contributions she made to contemporary music production before her tragic death. SOPHIE pushed popular musical tropes into overdrive, from buzzing, bubbly bass tones past the edge of distortion to clangingly bright synth…

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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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Producer Profile Interview: Syd Tha Kyd

by Ebonie Smith

Some of you may not know about Syd Tha Kyd. She is one of the chief artistic forces behind the hip hop collective and label Odd Future, best known for its association with  Tyler, the Creator and Frank Ocean. Syd took time out of her busy schedule to answer some questions for Gender Amplified about…

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Producer Profile Interview: EmmoLei Sankofa

by Ebonie Smith

This profile is dedicated to introducing everyone to EmmoLei Sankofa. A woman of many talents, EmmoLei is an American composer, producer, singer-songwriter, sound artist and percussionist. Her passion for music is driven by the desire to push it forward and to challenge listeners to expand upon how they perceive sound and couple that perspective with moving visuals.…

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Producer Spotlight: Kiran Gandhi Combines Music and Activism to Inspire Social Change

The ability to influence change through art is an aspiration for many professional creatives, but for producer, performer, and activist Kiran Gandhi, it’s a way of life. Gandhi made international headlines last year after free-bleeding her way through the London Marathon, a decision she consciously made to impress upon the stigmas associated with female periods.…

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