06/18/26
There’s a certain kind of artist who doesn’t just represent their city. They carry it. Dee Goat, the North Memphis rapper, producer, and all-around creative, is that kind of artist. And right now, he’s about to prove it on the road. Music Export Memphis selected Dee Goat to represent the city on its upcoming regional…
05/25/26
Pablo Ávila just graduated from the University of Memphis as a Student Marshal with two majors, two Outstanding Senior Awards, and a whole lot of Memphis to show for it. Born and raised in Bogotá, Pablo spent a gap year doing community service work in Mexico. That experience deepened something he had always carried: a…
05/21/26
Memphis has always produced more talent than the world gives it credit for. IMAKEMADBEATS knows that better than most. The producer, engineer, and Founder & CEO of UNAPOLOGETIC. didn’t wait for someone to hand him a seat at the table. He built one. And then he built a whole studio. Last fall, IMAKEMADBEATS partnered with…
05/06/26
Born and raised in Memphis, Bryan Roberson, known as Yo Breezye, has always been building something. DJ, photographer, curator, practicing filmmaker. He’ll tell you himself he does a little bit of everything. “I think I would consider myself a cultural curator. I do a little bit of everything. DJ, curate events, tell stories through content.…
05/05/26
Originally from Arkansas, Memphis has been home for a while now and DJ Nico has made it her business to make sure the city gets its flowers in the dance music conversation. A classically trained violist, DJ, and curator by title. A cultural connector by nature. Nico plays black nostalgic music woven into dance music,…
09/02/25
After years of helping to power some of Memphis’s most beloved rock outfits (The Sheiks, Ex-Cult, Model Zero), Frank McLallen is finally putting his own name on the marquee. His debut solo album, Extra Eyes, finds the seasoned guitarist and songwriter turning inward, channeling a period of loss, healing, and rediscovery into a lush, psych-tinged…
08/04/25
Ten years ago, in the humble home studio affectionately known as Dirty Socks, a spark caught fire that would upend the sound of Memphis hip-hop. Spearheaded by enigmatic producer IMAKEMADBEATS, the Unapologetic collective formed not just as a label, but as a defiant creative movement — a safehouse for artists who didn’t quite fit the…
07/26/25
Memphis is still buzzing in the afterglo (see what we did there?) of GloRilla’s sold‑out Glo Bash at the FedExForum, and it’s only fitting that the city’s own queen of trap takes center stage throughout the remainder of the weekend. With that in mind, we here at We Are Memphis voted on her top five…
04/23/25
Memphis, known for its rich heritage of soul music and Southern culture, is also home to a rising community of influencers, bloggers, and YouTubers from Memphis. These creators bring fresh energy to the city, promoting local businesses, food, music, and culture. From TikTok influencers Memphis setting trends to lifestyle bloggers Memphis sharing insider tips, the…
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