Women Behind the Hits: NJ Producer Edition
- Stefani M.C. Janelli
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Some of the biggest sounds from music are being created far from the spotlight. While the artists are the face of the song, The MIC Mag wants to shine a light on women in the music industry around the Garden State who are shaping records and building the sound of today's music industry behind the scenes.
📍Union, NJ
Nija started producing music at just 13 years old, building beats before later becoming one of the most in-demand writers in pop and R&B. Her credits include songs for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, and Chris Brown. She has been nominated for Grammy Songwriter of the Year. Her work proves how influential having another songwriter in the process can be.
Orion Sun 📍Mount Laurel, NJ
Orion Sun’s music is a mixture of indie rock, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop. Her music is self-produced, usually with live instrumentals and experimental sound design. Her unique blend of genres helps you connect to her music based on which sound you prefer.
Jennifer Decilveo 📍Ridgewood NJ
Grammy-winning producer Jennifer Decilveo has worked with artists including Miley Cyrus, Hozier, Anne-Marie, and Andra Day, with whom she co-wrote the song “Rise Up. Her production style focuses on empowering and uplifting songs with strong vocalists.
Sondra Perry 📍 Perth Amboy
Sondra Perry is a multimedia artist and producer whose work expands from electronic music to sound design. Her projects combine digital art, video, and physical art. She uses technology to represent creative media as well. This all adds to her form of art and how she expresses it.
📍Hillside NJ
UNIIQU3 is a DJ and music producer known for her work in the Jersey Club genre. She started with just being a DJ, but then began producing and is most recognized for working on pushing Jersey club and working on introducing it more to be known internationally.
