Twelve45,
Sound Coordinator

Composer, DJ, and Sound Designer, Erica “Twelve45” Blunt cherishes creating a body of work that is both entertaining and edifying. Starting her musical career as a DJ, Erica brings the sensibility of all musical stylings available to her making for astonishing audio palettes. Her mix series ‘12 by Twelve’ is used to highlight different genres, artists, and pivotal moments in music history while telling a story. In 2022, she received the honor of being an inaugural member of the John Brown Lives! Fellowship Program for Artists, Scholars, and Activists.

A featured DJ at Essence's Street Style Block Party, she could be found performing at NYC staples like Ace Hotel, The Highline Ballroom, Baby’s All Right, and the Brooklyn Museum as well as bringing her unique style to provide the soundtrack for employees of Google, Spotify, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

Erica is the Sound Coordinator and Resident Composer for EMERGE125. Since 2017, her collaboration with Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher has produced several evening length works including After Dark, Emerged Nation, and Rights of Renaissance. Erica performed with the company for their 3-story takeover of the National Gallery of Art in 2018 including a performance by Chris Brubeck, a night that set the record for highest event attendance. Returning with them in 2019, she performed alongside a classical ensemble commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing designing a soundscape that was out of this world while feeling right at home. In February 2021, her composition for Emerged Nation was used as E125 kicked off the NYC Mayor’s Open Culture Program that will open up city streets for outdoor cultural performances and events throughout the five boroughs. Currently, she is composing a full-length ballet for Dance Theatre of Harlem based in the life of American Pianist and Activist Hazel Scott set to premiere October 2022.