Tag: music

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.’…



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.…



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…



New Music Friday: Sam Bruno Releases EP “I AM SAM PT.1”

by Ebonie Smith

If you happened to listen to Kanye West’s song “The One” back in 2012 off of his G.O.O.D. Music: Cruel Summer compilation album, you might have heard the vocal stylings of a young Phoenix-based singer/songwriter named Sam Bruno. Bruno and her creative partner Lifted first caught Kanye West’s attention in 2011 while on a trip…



From Ballet Dancer To Rock N’ Roll: Get To Know Metallica’s Assistant Engineer Sara Lyn Killion

When Sara Lyn Killion first moved from Denver to Los Angeles, her plan was to join a ballet company and pursue a career as a professional ballerina. But her love for music and live performances took her life in a different direction. In a recent interview for Metallica’s online blog So What!, Killion recounts her…



The Future is Female – Madame Gandhi at SXSW 2017!

One of our favorite music producers, Kiran Gandhi (her independent musical projects are under the stage name Madame Gandhi), has had quite the busy month… and it’s only getting started! This week alone she has performed several showcases at Austin’s annual SXSW Conference and Festival, including two DJ sets for SoulCycle and live performances at TechCrunch Day Party,…



Celebrate This Holiday Season In Style With ART GIRL ARMY!

by Ebonie Smith

This year has been one for the books for our friends at the ART GIRL ARMY, and they want to celebrate this holiday season with you in style. They’ve partnered with the fantastic New Women Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to bring you delicious food, live performances, festive drinks, an AGA pop-up shop, and more! This event…



And the winner of the “Dear Daughter Remix Contest” is…

by Ebonie Smith

Last month Gender Amplified teamed up with Halestorm for our “Dear Daughter Remix Contest” where the winner would receive $1000 and a chance to meet frontwoman Lzzy Hale! And the winner is… TMPO! Check out the mix below, it’s pretty spectacular! Congratulations and a huge thank you to all who entered! Make sure to follow…



Producers on the Rise: Bobbi Giel Talks Impact of Humans of New York Featurette

“You’re only 22 years old? My daughter just turned 27 and she isn’t as self-actualized as you. You’re going to be fine, I know it.” That’s what a kind stranger said to me after 15 minutes of small talk and a few drinks each at the MSR Studios closing party back in July. I’m used…



Gender Amplified Presents: Studio Politics Featuring Ebonie Smith

Studio Politics

Gender Amplified is proud to present ‘Studio Politics,’ a new web series that takes you in the studio with our founder and award-winning music producer and engineer Ebonie Smith. Known for engineering work on Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) and other notable projects, each and every episode Ebonie will take you behind the scenes to talk…