Memphis music is truly unstoppable, and each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 standout projects that weâve had on repeat all month long…
MonoNeon – âChurch of Your Heartâ
Bassist extraordinaire (and all around badass musician) MonoNeon is set to release a new album this year, and to give us a taste of whatâs to come, he recently shared the first single off the upcoming project. âChurch of Your Heartâ is an upbeat and profoundly inspirational track that perfectly pairs MonoNeonâs soulful vocals over his signature funky production. The highlight of the song though is the message, which reminds us that no matter how hopeless we may feel, we all possess a powerful inner strength. Yea, thereâs truly no one cooler than MonoNeon.Â
An official video for “Church of Your Heart” is scheduled to be released on January 28, but here’s a sneak peek for all you impatient folks…
91′ Co. – Drmst8 2Â
Memphis rapper 91â Co is one third of rap supergroup Supa Glock Bros, but on his latest release we see him return back to his solo venture. Drmst8 2 is an ambitious yet undeniably impressive project that features hazy, vibed out beats and 91â Coâs sharp delivery. The album also nicely showcases his deep artistic range as tracks like âWORK TO DOâ and âLike Skrtâ find 91â Co effortlessly switching between rapping and singing. If Drmst8 2 is any indication of what else he has in store for the year, 2024 is about to be big.
Kid Maestro – âTajin Tapes Vol. IIâ
Kid Maestro is one of the creative masterminds behind Memphis collective Unapologetic., but he doesnât step into the spotlight himself very often. In fact, youâll most likely find Kid locked in his studio in Outerspace, cooking up his next mind-blowing production. Luckily for us though, heâs starting 2024 by sharing his work in a new series called the Tajin Tapes. Each week, heâs hand delivering a collection of beats and so far, each beat is absolute fire. Listen to what heâs shared so far in the Unapologetic World App and keep an eye out for whatâs next. Based on these first offerings, you wonât want to miss a note.
Lifeâs Luckii – âUgly Beautiful Lifeâ
Iâm gonna say this right now – Lifeâs Luckii is special. Her delivery is ferocious. Her words are impactful and poignant. She controls any and all beats with an expertise that would make the most seasoned of artists jealous. She possesses the makings of a truly gifted artist and proves it yet again with her newest single, âUgly Beautiful Life.â Over melodic production, Luckii muses about the inevitable high highs and low lows of life. However, sheâs quick to remind us that the most beautiful aspect of this journey is the growth we experience as a result. This one will be on repeat for the foreseeable future, please DND.
HitKidd ft. GloRilla, Gloss Up, Aleza, Slimeroni, and K Carbon – Renegade
While everyone was busy getting their tree up and Christmas gifts wrapped, HitKidd quietly released Renegade, a collaborative album featuring Memphisâ hottest female MCs: GloRilla, Gloss Up, Aleza, Slimeroni, and K Carbon. Spanning 17 tracks, the project features some singles weâve heard before (like smash hits âF.N.Fâ and âShabooyaâ) and some standout brand new tracks like the menacing âLuv Aâ or the hypnotic âNo Commentâ. HitKiddâs production is nothing to play with, but the stars of the project are (unsurprisingly) the women, who yet again show that while theyâre formidable apart theyâre even better together.
