by Jeroslyn JoVonn
April 12, 2024
Heather Lowery’s Femme It Ahead launched a brand new mentorship program that amplifies the subsequent technology of feminine creatives in music.
Heather Lowery’s Femme It Ahead (FIF) has launched a brand new mentorship program that’s all about amplifying the subsequent technology of feminine creatives in music.
On Wednesday, April 10, Lowery introduced the launch of “MUSE” (Musicians Uplifting Stars On a regular basis), her group’s new mentorship program aimed toward guiding rising feminine artists and creatives within the music business. Rappers Trina, Rapsody, and singer/actress Amber Riley will function MUSE Mentors alongside this system’s Advisors, Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, and Teyana Taylor.
“Each day is a journey of progress and evolution, and I method it with an open coronary heart, taking every second because it comes. I work daily to make a significant impression past my music,” Trina informed BLACK ENTERPRISE.
“By means of Heather’s MUSE program, I’m thrilled to share the knowledge and expertise I’ve gained through the years with a brand new technology of artists who’re keen to depart their mark on this world. True success isn’t nearly accolades; it’s concerning the lives you encourage and uplift alongside the way in which.”
Led by FIF’s Founder and President, Reside Nation Accomplice Heather Lowery, MUSE will seamlessly combine FIF’s ongoing Subsequent Gem Femme mentorship program to help ladies of colour executives and entrepreneurs on profitable paths into the leisure sector.
“I’m elated to develop Femme It Ahead’s mentorship endeavors with the launch of “MUSE” (Musicians Uplifting Stars On a regular basis), a brand new Mentorship Program particularly created to information and advise rising feminine artists and creatives within the music business,” Lowery mentioned.
“That is one more impactful technique to go the torch to the subsequent technology of girls in music so we will proceed to rise collectively.”
Lowery recruited the group of feminine powerhouses in music to information MUSE mentees via moderated dialog, distinctive Q&A periods, and hands-on mentorship alternatives. Badu praises the initiative for serving because the beginning basis for a rising circle of sisters in music.
“Heather’s MUSE is creating a robust circle of girls from totally different backgrounds and throughout a number of generations,” Badu mentioned. “I’m selecting to share my legacy by changing into a MUSE advisor to encourage and educate this circle and assist the subsequent technology turn into an enchancment on the design that precedes them.”
Including to the advisory staff is a gaggle of acclaimed artists and creatives, together with the producer and songwriter duo Nova Wav; singer, songwriter, and producer Nija; songwriter and artist Jozzy; and four-time Grammy-winning engineer Ann Mincieli. The MUSE mentors will work in pairs, with rapper Rapsody being matched with Brittany Carter, Trina working alongside Kaliii, and Amber Riley paired with Jane Handcock.
Music created from Femme It Ahead’s MUSE Labs can be included within the group’s second Massive Femme Power music compilation album coming later this yr.
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