Every March, Sounds By Sa takes the time to give a special thanks to women in the industry who are pushing the needle. These individuals are those are constantly setting the bar higher & lifting other women up with them along the way. This year we took the time to highlight two amazing women in the New York scene who are breaking barriers & doing it their own way. Listen in as DJ Kendollaz & DJ Mohogany walk us through their experiences as women in the industry & how their journey has shaped them into who they are today

Kendall, better known as DJ Kendollaz (@djkendollaz) is a DJ, producer & creative based in NY/Philly. She looks to reinvent & redefine the way music is seen, heard & felt. She does this through her many creative avenues, specifically her event series @gyalifest. Here she aims to empower women of the diaspora through music & affirmations.

DJ Mohogany (@djmohogany) is a Liberian DJ from Brooklyn, New York who’s been spinning for four years. She constantly advocates for spaces for women to DJ, & help curate experiences where women can be safe & respected as DJs. While her favorite genre is afrobeats, she’s not limited in what she does. Though her DJing career is young, she’s DJ’d alongside some of the biggest artists, producers & DJs.

Above is the full-length interview, as well as a 1-minute cutdown to promote the video.

Director & editor: Noel Walton

Creative Director: Nosa Eke

Producers: Ariana Jefferson, Autumn Henderson Carson, Merriah Akindele