09/01/25
Memphis has never just been about the obvious legends. Sure, Elvis, Al Green, and B.B. King shaped the world, but the city is also full of unsung innovators — artists who pushed boundaries, broke rules, and influenced generations in ways that aren’t always commemorated with plaques. In honor of 901 Day, we’re celebrating 10 of…
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 August 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…
07/26/25
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…
07/23/25
Memphis has long been a city steeped in rich culture, soulful music, and undeniable history. It’s the birthplace of blues and a beacon of resilience. But for many Memphians, as well as observers from the outside, the focus often lands squarely on one glaring issue: Memphis’ crime rate.. Yes, Memphis faces challenges. Yet the city’s…
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…
06/25/25
June is Black Music Month (also known as African American Music Appreciation Month), and many Memphians take this time to celebrate the rhythms and resistance embedded into our local musical traditions. Since it’s also the month of Juneteenth, it’s important to learn a bit more about how deeply Black music and the struggle for civil…
06/22/25
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 that we’re highlighting for June of ’25 that we’ve had on repeat: Valerie June- “Joy Joy” Memphis singer Valerie June’s new single “Joy, Joy!”—a vibrant, soul-infused burst of fun—opens her sixth studio album Owls, Omens and Oracles on a much-needed…
06/10/25
Memphis has always been a city that pulses with musical soul, and our many LGBTQIA+ artists are turning up the volume with unapologetic pride. From R&B and hip-hop to genre-bending indie pop, these ten Memphis musicians continue to push the city’s music scene into new and exciting directions. This is your quick guide to just…
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