Gender Amplified Announces ‘In Bloom’ EP, A Groundbreaking Release for Women and Non-Binary Producers

501(c)(3) non-profit Gender Amplified has unveiled its first-ever EP, ‘In Bloom’, a dreamy and buoyant collaboration between rising artists and producers. Out March 7 via ADA, Warner Music Group’s independent distribution arm, the three-track project is available for pre-save now.

The EP is the product of Gender Amplified’s CTRL Room Series, community-driven songwriting and production camps designed to increase participation among women and non-binary people in music production. Through these camps, along with community events, live performances, recording initiatives, and A&R development, Gender Amplified is redefining the music industry by creating more accessible opportunities and visibility for underrepresented voices.

Gender Amplified: Elevating Marginalized Voices in Music

Founded in 2007 by Ebonie Smith, a celebrated producer, engineer, and singer-songwriter, Gender Amplified has been a leading force in amplifying gender diversity in music. In addition to leading the organization, Smith serves as the senior audio engineer and producer at Atlantic Records, with credits on projects like the Broadway cast album of Hamilton, Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer, and Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy.

Under Smith’s leadership, Gender Amplified has gained recognition from Forbes, The FADER, The Recording Academy, and more. In 2019, Essence named Smith one of 13 Black women in music shaping the decade.

With ‘In Bloom’, the organization is taking a bold step into music releases, providing a platform for rising producers to showcase their talents and build community.

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‘In Bloom’: A Testament to Community and Creativity

Featuring eight groundbreaking artists, ‘In Bloom’ embodies Gender Amplified’s mission to uplift emerging talent and marginalized voices. Each track was written and recorded during various CTRL Room Series sessions, highlighting the program’s transformative impact.

Natalie Sears, Gender Amplified’s Head of Community, describes the project as capturing “the vibrant energy that emerges when women and gender-expansive artists come together to create in spaces built by and for each other.”

She adds:

“‘In Bloom’ is a mix of joy, vulnerability, reflection, and nostalgia. It’s an honest reckoning with the struggle, growth, and transformation our community experiences—not just as artists, but as people navigating a world that doesn’t always make space for us. Powerful and raw, sensitive and playful, the EP reflects the complexities of our lives in the music industry.”

The previously released track, ‘Future Number’, showcases this vision, blending alt-pop and R&B with airy, soulful vocals by Lyd Marie, virgogabrielle, and Olivia Reid. The song unfolds as a poignant letter to one’s younger self, celebrating growth and the journey toward a brighter future.

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Pre-Save ‘In Bloom’ Now

Set for release on March 7, ‘In Bloom’ marks a new era for Gender Amplified, expanding its impact by directly supporting underrepresented producers through music releases.

Stay up to date with Gender Amplified by following them on Instagram and visiting genderamplified.org.

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