Apr 14, 2016
Claire Boucher, or Grimes, recently spoke with Rolling Stone, where she shed light on the lack of female presence in the music industry, as well as her "numerous" experiences with sexual harassment from male producers.
The Canadian artist was initially asked her opinion on Kesha's failed attempt at breaking a contractual obligation to work with producer Dr. Luke, who was allegedly sexually and emotionally abusive for years.
"I don't know enough about the specifics of that situation, because it seems very complicated," Boucher indirectly answered. But she followed by shedding light on her personal experiences: "But I will say that I've been in numerous situations where male producers would be like, 'We won't finish the song unless you come back to my hotel room.' If I was younger or in a more financially desperate situation, maybe I would have done that."
According to Grimes, it's not that recording studios are exclusive boy's clubs, but the dominance is a discouraging factor alongside many additional obstacles, making it ten times more difficult for women in the business: "I don't think there are few female producers because women aren't interested. It's difficult for women to get in. It's a pretty hostile environment."
Back in February, Grimes argued Kesha's situation to be similar to slavery: "You should be allowed to sign a human being, regardless of what the allegations are of what anyone said or did. It's basically like slavery. She should be allowed to record [with other people], It's a deeply fucked situation."
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