memphis
what it is
Memphis is well known for its cultural contributions to the identity of the American south. Many renowned musicians grew up in and around the Memphis and Mississippi Delta. These included such musical greats as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Muddy Waters, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Robert Johnson, W.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make memphis a playlist
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questions
What is memphis?
Memphis is well known for its cultural contributions to the identity of the American south. Many renowned musicians grew up in and around the Memphis and Mississippi Delta. These included such musical greats as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Muddy Waters, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Robert Johnson, W.
What are good memphis albums to start with?
Try Rich Slave by Young Dolph, Can It Be by Gangsta Blac, Da Resurrection by Al Kapone, and Da Bad Guy Returns by Evil Pimp.
Who are some women making memphis?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/memphis/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making memphis, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20