Story by Katie Kelly Cover photo by Ahmad George In September 2022, Lawrence Matthews performed his last public show as his musical alter-ego, Don Lifted. It wasn’t a small show, either (a headlining event at the iconic Overton Park Shell) and it didn’t come during some lull in his career. In fact, at this time…
As we embark on a new year, we decided to look both backwards and forwards with a handful of some of our favorite Memphis musicians, who shared their reflections on the year that was and their goals for the coming months… Preauxx “2023 Was The Most Successful Year Of My Career. I’m Every Way, But…
We’ve been bringing you 5 new projects from Memphis artists each month but this month, we decided to switch it up a little. To celebrate the holiday season, we’re highlighting a handful of essential Memphis holiday songs to add to your party playlist. Some are classics, some are brand new but all of them are…
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for November that we’ve had on repeat: Talibah Safiya ft. MadameFraankie – “Papa Please” When we talked to singer Talibah Safiya back in October, she told us that she was readying a new 5 song…
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for October that we’ve had on repeat: Slimeroni – “Freak Like Me” You’re probably familiar with Slimeroni for her standout verses on hit songs like “Shabooya” or “Wrong One”, where she raps alongside her crew…
By Katie Kelly When I walk into the studio that R.U.D.Y is working in, there’s a rare moment of stillness. Everyone is seated around one of the computers quietly immersed in their own world. Then a beat starts playing. It’s subtle at first, but grows louder, causing everyone to stop whatever they were doing and…
By Katie Kelly You wouldn’t know it at all from looking at her, but Glockianna is nervous. It’s September 2022 and the rapper is backstage at Rolling Loud waiting to perform alongside her new labelmate Duke Deuce during his set. From her viewpoint, she can see the crowd: a pulsating mass of excitement and energy…
By Katie Kelly If you listen to just the first thirty seconds of Moneybagg Yo’s smash hit “Time Today” you notice something. From the booming production and twinkling synths to the smooth delivery of Bagg’s braggadocious verses, everything – and I mean every little thing – comes together perfectly. It’s the musical equivalence of a…
When a group like Unapologetic goes against the norm and actually has strong, powerful women helping to build, nurture, and grow their creative endeavors, those women deserve to be celebrated.
