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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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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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Spotlight: Caitlyn Burke & Gender Amplified’s All-Female Web Design Team

by Bobbi Giel

Here at Gender Amplified, part of our mission is to celebrate women in music production and give them a platform to spotlight their work, achievements, and ongoing career goals. If 2018 has taught us anything with the growing #MeToo and #TimesUp initiatives, it’s that women in all industries (especially those that are primarily male-dominated) need…

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5 Tips For Becoming A Music Producer

I’ll cut to the chase – being a music producer can be daunting. Figuring out where to start in order to become a music producer can seem near impossible. If you ask any music producer how they got to where they are today, you’ll get a variety of answers. Oftentimes all of those stories and…

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Feel The ‘Energy’ Of Rising Producer KEISHH’s ‘Beats With KEISHH’ Collaborative Series

by Ebonie Smith

Brooklyn, New York – Emerging producer and beatmaker KEISHH announces the debut of her innovative Beats with KEISHH: Energy series. In her inaugural video series, the Brooklyn, NY-based artist unites with rappers Donwill, Miss Eaves and Nappy Nina and creates memorable musical canvases for their unique freestyle sessions. “The first series I’m presenting is called ‘Energy.’…

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Mix Sessions: Georgia Anne Muldrow

This Friday, July 14th, Gender Amplified will be premiering the first installment of a 3-part edition of Mix Sessions featuring producer, songwriter, and artist Georgia Anne Muldrow (also known by her stage name Ms. One). Gender Amplified had the chance to spend some time with Muldrow last October at her private studio in Las Vegas, Nevada…

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Gender Amplified Attends Hip Hop Hackathon At Spotify

On June 10th, Gender Amplified was invited to participate in Hip Hop Hacks, an event dedicated to celebrating and exploring the intersection of hip-hop and technology. Organized by R. Sommer McCoy/Monthly Music Hackathon NYC and held at Spotify‘s New York City office, the day included group discussions with industry leaders, workshops varying in topics from music production…

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