Behind the Beat is a Gender Amplified original podcast highlighting the work of female and non-binary music producers.

In this episode, we had the honor to speak with Simone Torres, the Atlanta-based vocal producer, sound engineer, singer, and songwriter who has worked on tracks with legends (Cardi B and Jessie J?! Wow). Her journey to vocal producing and sound engineering was not a linear one, but at least some things always remained constant: her persistence and sheer passion. 

If you liked what you heard, you can find Simone Torres at @simonetorresmusic on Instagram.

Behind the Beat is produced by Khaya Cohen. Khaya is a singer/songwriter/producer who goes by the alias Khay and makes music that blends pop, rock and experimental dance.
socials: @khayyeah (insta and twitter)
facebook.com/khaysounds

Behind The Beat - Simone Torres

Concept
Gender Amplified is a nonprofit organization that aims to celebrate Women in music production, raise their visibility and develop a pipeline for girls and young women to get involved behind the scenes as music producers. The movement also connects passion for music with technical skills that can be used in a wide range of scientific and arts based fields, areas in which Women are traditionally underrepresented.

Mission
The mission of the Gender Amplified movement is to provide a platform for the promotion and advancement of women in music production and to identify and motivate the next generation of women music producers. By organizing public events that foster healthy dialogue about the role gender plays in the music making process, Gender Amplified endeavors to give voice to a subculture of women who are using music technology to create their own music and perpetuate their unique identities.