How Memphis rap charted a passage from Delta blues

How Memphis rap charted a passage from Delta blues

npr.org | Jul 24, 2023
July 21, 202311:30 AM ET By Zandria F. Robinson As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping hip-hop’s story […]
Memphis is backdrop for Drake’s latest music video

Memphis is backdrop for Drake’s latest music video

actionnews5.com | Jul 19, 2023
By Jacob Gallant Published: Jul. 17, 2023 at 2:59 PM CDT|Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 8:34 AM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis […]
A Gospel Revival in Memphis Breathes Fresh Life Into Sacred Sounds

A Gospel Revival in Memphis Breathes Fresh Life Into Sacred Sounds

nytimes.com | May 24, 2023
A half-century ago, Elizabeth King and Elder Jack Ward recorded for D-Vine Spirituals. The label’s masters found a new home, […]
The Rappers Pushing Memphis Hip-Hop Forwards

The Rappers Pushing Memphis Hip-Hop Forwards

vice.com | May 9, 2023
In this episode of 'Scene Reports', we tour the city that gave the world Three 6 Mafia.
Drake adds Memphis date to ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour

Drake adds Memphis date to ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour

wreg.com | Apr 24, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Drake will be coming to the FedEx Forum Thursday, June 29. The rapper added a total of […]
Moneybagg Yo Opens A Restaurant In His Hometown Of Memphis

Moneybagg Yo Opens A Restaurant In His Hometown Of Memphis

afrotech.com | Apr 6, 2023
Moneybagg Yo has joined the list of musicians who have ventured into the restaurant industry. On March 31, the rapper held […]
As hip-hop turns 50, where does Memphis fit into its future?

As hip-hop turns 50, where does Memphis fit into its future?

dailymemphian.com | Feb 27, 2023
At this year’s Grammy Awards, a Memphis rapper was presented as one of the new torchbearers of hip-hop. That rapper, […]
15 Rising Artists to Watch in 2023

15 Rising Artists to Watch in 2023

consequence.net | Jan 18, 2023
It’s 2023, and we’re previewing all of the music, movies and television that we’re excited about this year with a […]
Connect Music aims to put Black artists at the top of playlists

Connect Music aims to put Black artists at the top of playlists

dailymemphian.com | Jan 10, 2023
Connect Music making lot of sound around power of Black artistry Startup had sales of $1 million in its first year helping Black artists get their piece of the pie.
Memphis rapper GloRilla brings a female voice to the city’s hip-hop renaissance

Memphis rapper GloRilla brings a female voice to the city’s hip-hop renaissance

commercialappeal.com | Nov 11, 2022
Memphis rapper GloRilla brings a female voice to the city’s hip-hop renaissance Bob Mehr Memphis Commercial Appeal GloRilla — the […]