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08/23/21

Black Business Month Spotlight: Pose 901 Selfie Studio

By: Brianna Smith-Herman For those looking to add some 901 swag and excitement to their “Back Outside” pics, Memphis’ first Black Owned photo museum is here to create the perfect experience. Pose 901 Selfie Studio is a new exhibit in Whitehaven located in The Southbrook Mall!  They offer an array of Memphis-themed colorful backdrops, props,…

Music

08/17/21

Live this month // August 2021 Playlist

We want to make it easy for you to discover something new, so each month we’ll be putting together a Spotify mix of some of the artists playing live around Memphis in the next few weeks. Press play whenever and press pause when you hear something you love – you’ll be able to see them…

Music

08/16/21

Five Questions with J.D. Reager of Back to the Light Records

As you look over this weekend’s live music events, one thing becomes clear: Back to the Light Records is seemingly everywhere. The indie label, which was founded last year by native Memphian J.D. Reager, is hosting two notable events within 48 hours. Although he now resides in Chicago, Reager has maintained a deep connection to…

Food & Drink

07/15/21

Four of Our Favorite Memphis Food Trucks

Just a few years ago, food trucks were derided by some as a passing fad, a trend that would soon go the way of the once-trendy cereal cafe. Thankfully, those takes now look colder than, well, cereal. Today, it’s clear that food trucks are not only here to stay, but are often just as beloved as many brick-and-mortar restaurants. As one of America’s culinary capitals, it should come as no surprise that Memphis is blessed with a seemingly endless array of delicious options. After much hand-wringing and debate, here are five of our favorite local food trucks that you should check out ASAP.

Music

07/07/21

Songs of the Summer: New music we love

Are you in search of your song of the summer? We can help. Here’s a round-up of some of our favorite new releases from Memphis artists, good for cranking up by the pool or blissing out to while you crank up the AC

Music

06/23/21

EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Behind the scenes of Parks David’s Chocolate Galaxy

Parks David gives us an exclusive behind the scenes look at the upcoming short film “Chocolate Galaxy” due out later this summer. The motion picture with accompanying soundtrack follows Fuzzy Slippers (played by Parks) as he journeys into Sector 9, formerly Memphis, Tennessee. Here’s what Parks had to say about the project: “Chocolate Galaxy is…

Culture

06/23/21

Celebrating Juneteenth: Miles Thomas – Black Boy Joy 

By: Kirstin Cheers  Miles Thomas always knew there was something special about him. A creative, he admires the genius of Kanye West and Chance The Rapper, but not just for their lyrics and production, but their involvement in multiple venues.   After transferring back home to Memphis from Belmont, Miles knew he had some work to…

Music

06/21/21

Keeping It Real with Producer Real Red 

By Brianna Smith-Herman  Memphis’ music scene leads to more than a handful of hidden gems! The city’s youngest and brightest talents are actively developing their own distinct takes on what the Memphis hip-hop/rap scene can be… and let’s just say we are going fed! The born-and-raised Memphian RealRed producer — given name: Jorres Nelson –is…

Activities

06/16/21

We Outside This Juneteenth!

By: Brianna Smith-Herman Memphis is the mecca for black history and the fight for freedom in America. Juneteenth marks the very end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates the date of June 19, 1865, when the last African-American slaves held in Confederate states were finally freed by the Union army. Celebrate Juneteenth in the…

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