Women Producers in Hip-Hop

Let's face it, the music industry is filled with men producers and songwriters that get acknowledged every day. Matter of fact, there has never, in the history of the Grammy’s, been a female that has won “Producer of the Year” and only 3 have ever been nominated.
 
Hopefully that will change soon. Lately I started following a lot more female producers, songwriters, and engineers on social media that are constantly working and putting our great music. I encourage all artists to work with both male and female producers when you have the opportunity.
 
Here is a few women producers making their mark in Hip-Hop!

ESTER DEAN (@esterdean) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She has written multiple No.1 hits for Rihanna, Katy Perry, and much more. She was nominated at the Grammy Awards for Album of The Year as a producer for Rihanna’s album Loud. You can get a good glimpse of her workflow as a producer on the show “Songland”.

WONDAGURL (@wondagurl) born Ebony Naomi Oshunrinde got her break before she turned 18 by producing the beat for Jay-z’s “Crown”. Being part of a platinum-selling album helped propel her career and since then she has been constantly working with major artists such as Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Rihanna, Big Sean, SZA, Pop Smoke, and many more.

TRAKGIRL (@trakgirl) born Shakari Boles, is a music producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur with a vast catalog of hits in various genres. She is passionate about encouraging women to become a bigger part of the male-driven music industry. She has production credits with artists Jhene Aiko, Omarion, and Timbaland.

GRIMES (@grimes) Born and raised in Vancouver, Claire Elise Boucher aka "Grimes" is a musician, singer, record producer, and artist. Currently signed to Roc Nation, she has made a name for herself with her distinct sound of blending genres together including dream pop, R&B, electronic music, and hip-hop. She is currently working on her 5th studio album.

TOKIMONSTA (@tokimonsta) LA Producer Jennifer “Tokimonsta” Lee has gained credibility in electronic music as well as hip-hop by working with artist Anderson Paak and Isaiah Rashad. In 2019 she was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/ Electronic album for her album Lune Rouge.

Crystal Caines (@crystalcaines_) is a record producer, artist, songwriter, and engineer based out of Harlem, New York. She is known for her haunting slowed down hip hop sound found in much of her productions for A$AP Ferg.