How Spotify’s EQUAL Program is Uplifting Women in Music...
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How Spotify’s EQUAL Program is Uplifting Women in Music Across The Globe
Billboard sat with three of Spotify's EQUAL honorees to discuss their musical journeys as women, gender advocacy and equity in the industry, and the EQUAL initiative.
By Quincy Green
06/7/2022
Adrian Castillo
In March 2021, Spotify launched EQUAL, a global music program as a part of its commitment to advancing gender equity in music. The initiative aims to celebrate women pushing the envelope and inspiring the next generation of artists, producers, and executives. Each month, Spotify names an EQUAL Ambassador to honor game changers across the industry – as well as curates over 35 EQUAL local, genre-specific and themed playlists, highlighting women artists, globally.
Billboard spoke with three honorees: Manizha, SIMONA and Avril Lavigne, to discuss their musical journeys as women, gender advocacy and equity in the industry, and Spotify’s EQUAL initiative.
Billboard spoke with three honorees: Manizha, SIMONA and Avril Lavigne, to discuss their musical journeys as women, gender advocacy and equity in the industry, and Spotify’s EQUAL initiative.
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Last, but certainly not least, is Canadian icon, Avril Lavigne. She became an international star in 2002 with the release of her debut single, “Complicated,” which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. After a dominant 2000’s run that included six Billboard charting singles and eight GRAMMY nominations, Lavigne took a break from music to focus on her well-being. Newly signed to Travis Barker’s DTA Records, the Ontario native released her seventh studio album, Love Sux, and became an EQUAL Global ambassador earlier this year.
BILLBOARD: What is your experience being a woman in music? What advice can you offer to other women in music?
LAVIGNE: I’ve had a really great experience being a woman in music. I’ve been very fortunate to have been surrounded by a lot of great people from the very beginning and incredibly strong women role models, like songwriter Lauren Christy. One piece of advice I can give other women in music is to believe in yourself, don’t be scared to say no, and trust your gut.
BILLBOARD: What does equity in music mean to you?
LAVIGNE: Equity in music means having your own voice be heard and valued. It means being able to share your vision the way it was meant to be shared without any sort of strings attached.
BILLBOARD: Are you excited to be a part of the EQUAL program and why? What does equal mean to you?
LAVIGNE: I am absolutely THRILLED to be a part of the EQUAL program. I’ve been an artist for 20 years and I love when younger artists come up and tell me how much my music has meant to them because it serves as inspiration for what you can do if you believe in yourself and don’t compromise your vision.
BILLBOARD: One way I’d like to see greater gender equity in the music industry is _____.
LAVIGNE: One way I’d like to see greater gender equity in the music industry is more women on the radio.
Women have played an integral role in the advancement of the music industry, so it is imperative to provide them with spaces and opportunities to be celebrated. Manizha, SIMONA, and Avril Lavigne are all in different phases of the album rollout process and have released some special music this year. Check out their new releases and stay tuned for more from Spotify’s EQUAL Global program.
I only posted the part about Avril Lavigne in this article, to read the parts about Manizha, SIMONA, follow the link below...
Source: www.billboard.com/music/music-news/worldwide-women-1235083046/
Last, but certainly not least, is Canadian icon, Avril Lavigne. She became an international star in 2002 with the release of her debut single, “Complicated,” which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. After a dominant 2000’s run that included six Billboard charting singles and eight GRAMMY nominations, Lavigne took a break from music to focus on her well-being. Newly signed to Travis Barker’s DTA Records, the Ontario native released her seventh studio album, Love Sux, and became an EQUAL Global ambassador earlier this year.
BILLBOARD: What is your experience being a woman in music? What advice can you offer to other women in music?
LAVIGNE: I’ve had a really great experience being a woman in music. I’ve been very fortunate to have been surrounded by a lot of great people from the very beginning and incredibly strong women role models, like songwriter Lauren Christy. One piece of advice I can give other women in music is to believe in yourself, don’t be scared to say no, and trust your gut.
BILLBOARD: What does equity in music mean to you?
LAVIGNE: Equity in music means having your own voice be heard and valued. It means being able to share your vision the way it was meant to be shared without any sort of strings attached.
BILLBOARD: Are you excited to be a part of the EQUAL program and why? What does equal mean to you?
LAVIGNE: I am absolutely THRILLED to be a part of the EQUAL program. I’ve been an artist for 20 years and I love when younger artists come up and tell me how much my music has meant to them because it serves as inspiration for what you can do if you believe in yourself and don’t compromise your vision.
BILLBOARD: One way I’d like to see greater gender equity in the music industry is _____.
LAVIGNE: One way I’d like to see greater gender equity in the music industry is more women on the radio.
Women have played an integral role in the advancement of the music industry, so it is imperative to provide them with spaces and opportunities to be celebrated. Manizha, SIMONA, and Avril Lavigne are all in different phases of the album rollout process and have released some special music this year. Check out their new releases and stay tuned for more from Spotify’s EQUAL Global program.
I only posted the part about Avril Lavigne in this article, to read the parts about Manizha, SIMONA, follow the link below...
Source: www.billboard.com/music/music-news/worldwide-women-1235083046/
