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Top 10 Rap Classics for Memphis Millennials

Did you see our trip down hip hop memory lane, Top 10 Rap Classics for Memphis Millennials? Check out the playlist and then HEAD HERE to leave us a comment on any standout tracks we missed.

Memphis Americana

From our friends at Music Export Memphis, get to know the contemporary Americana scene from fresh blues rock by Cedric Burnside to funky soul by Talibah Safiya to gritty gospel by Rev. Sekou.

Memphis Folk

From our friends at Music Export Memphis, get a taste of new Memphis folk – all of the artists on this playlist were featured at MEM’s showcase at the Folk Alliance International Festival in January of 2020.

A Memphis Music Road Map

From our friends at The Daily Memphian, take a sonic journey through Memphis’ Golden Age and our Modern Era (from the 90s onward). These super eclectic mixes, curated by Chris Herrington in celebration of our Bicentennial, are sure to introduce you to some Memphis music you didn’t even know existed.

The Golden Age

The Modern Era

You also may be interested in: A Brief History of Memphis Music