08/21/25
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for July that we’ve had on repeat all month long: Juicy J – “The Sri Lanka Jungle” Juicy J proves he’s still willing to take chances with his moody, introspective new jazz album Caught Up…
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…
07/20/25
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for July that we’ve had on repeat all month long: Lukah ft. Killer Mike- “South Still Speaking” Lukah has yet to drop an album that doesn’t leave a lasting impression, but with Statik Selektah behind…
05/29/25
Long before the hypnotic beats and menacing flows of Memphis rap found their way into mainstream playlists and global music festivals, they echoed through cassette tapes, car stereos, and corner stores across the South. Memphis rap was a fiercely regional force—raw, DIY, and often ignored by the broader industry. With little more than rudimentary software,…
04/29/24
By now, it’s a widely accepted fact that Memphis’ underground rap scene of the ’90s helped to lay the groundwork for much of what proceeded it, including crunk, trap, and the South’s ascendence to the center of the hip-hop universe. Considering that many of these influential artists began with home recordings and without the backing…
04/19/24
By Katie Kelly Last month, Memphis rapper Bleu Levees dropped his latest project The LSD Tapes Vol 1. The experimental EP spans 3 tracks – all of which impressively showcase his growing stylistic range while still maintaining a cohesive narrative. This duality is no happy accident. To say Bleu Levees is an intentional artist would…
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![The countdown is ON, Memphis! We’re officially 30 days out from the @unitememphis 5K + 1-Mile Walk/Run—and this year, we’re stepping into unity on 901 Day 🙌🏽
📍 Monday, September 1 | National Civil Rights Museum
🕘 Start time: 9:01AM
🎶 Food, music & fun to follow
Whether you’re walking or running, this isn’t just a race—it’s a movement. And there’s no better time to join in than now. 👟✨
🎓 COLLEGE STUDENTS: Be one of the first 100 to register using your .edu email with promo code NEXTGENUNITE and your ticket is just $10 (that’s a $32 savings 👀). Limit 2 per person, so tell a friend!
Let’s walk. Let’s run.
Let’s #UniteMemphis 💛
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