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12/18/24

WAMM in Rotation: Holiday Spectacular!

Happy holidays, ya’ll, and welcome to the final WAMM in Rotation of the year. We’ve been really feeling the spirit of giving over here, so we’re bringing you double our normal offering this month with 10 excellent Memphis holiday songs. From newly released tracks to tried-and-true favorites, here are some local songs that are sure…

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11/22/24

WAMM In Rotation: 5 Songs for November ’24

By Ezra Wheeler Memphis music is truly unstoppable, constantly evolving and shaping the soundscape with its rich history and innovative artists. Every month brings fresh talent and exciting new releases, making it clear that the city’s musical legacy is as strong as ever. November has been no exception, with an impressive lineup of projects that…

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11/11/24

With His Upcoming “Masters of the Universe” Event, IMAKEMADBEATS Invites You to a Journey into the Cosmos

By Ezra Wheeler For nearly a decade, IMAKEMADBEATS and the Unapologetic collective that he founded have been at the cutting-edge of music, reimagining what it means to be part of the Memphis music scene. However, as he has helped lead his company to newfound heights of public recognition, including high-profile collaborations with the Memphis Grizzlies…

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10/18/24

WAMM in Rotation: 5 Songs for October ’24

By Ezra Wheeler Memphis music is truly unstoppable, constantly evolving and shaping the soundscape with its rich history and innovative artists. Every month brings fresh talent and exciting new releases, making it clear that the city’s musical legacy is as strong as ever. October has been no exception, with an impressive lineup of projects that…

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08/27/24

WAMM in Rotation: 5 songs for August ’24

Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for August that we’ve had on repeat: Bleu Levees ft. Dame Mufasa – “Hashtag” There’s truly nothing better than when two formidable artists link up and join forces. Together they can elevate an already great…

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07/26/24

5 Memphis Soul Songs That Shaped the Sound of Hip-Hop

For the past half century, hip-hop DJs and producers have been in a constant state of competition to find the perfect sample to help bring a track to life. Unsurprisingly, the music of Memphis–particularly ‘60s and ‘70s soul–has proven to be an especially fruitful source for the perfect snippet. Although we’d love to list the…

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07/12/24

Supa Glock Forever, Supa Glock Endeavors

Story by Katie Kelly Photos c/o Spek Was Here It’s raining when I arrive at the studio to meet Memphis trio Supa Glock Bros. Two of the three members, Spek Was Here and Dame Mufasa, are already there when I walk in. We start talking about anything and everything – the Kendrick vs. Drake beef,…

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06/18/24

WAMM in Rotation: Our Favorite Music of June ’24

Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for June that we’ve had on repeat: Lawrence Matthews ft. Idi x Teco – “Once More & Again (Our Mourning)” We told you back in January that Memphis musician Lawrence Matthews’ forthcoming album was something…

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06/12/24

5 Questions w/ Rose Gold Jones

Story by Ezra Wheeler; Photos c/o Winston “SnapGod” Taylor Last month, Memphis musician Rose Gold Jones released his newest album Beautiful Things Don’t Ask For Attention, which eludes traditional narratives of rap glamour to explore the complexities of self, strife, romance, and resilience. We caught up with the artist to discuss the album, his background,…

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