PreauXX is more than just a brand as his fashion speaks and is a City Gear Ambassador as well as his creative COMPANY Unapologetic is bringing others up and getting something he has fought for himself… noticed!

Not only has he started and curated a company but is also instrumental in the development of the Orange Mound Tower which is a mecca of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit in the Orange Mound area. 

Oh and PreauXX can RAP! In fact, he’s taking the “Memphis Rap” game to new levels with SLIDE and his collaborations with Memphis producers and musicians. His latest, Diabetes, is just the latest already making waves and more is to come (Which has us ready for 2022 already!) 

PreauXX Top 5

5 Mick Jenkins - Reflection

4 Rick James - Mary Jane

3 Don Toliver - XSCAPE

2 Yung Thug - Day Before (with Mac Miller)

1 Fatboy Slim - Praise You

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Fear. The Sparrow feels all too familiar yet all new in the way they’re bringing their brand of rock to the scene. Maybe it’s their “20’s Rock” fashion or each band members unique backgrounds coming together to form their power-pop-rock sound. Either way, it’s worth the listen or WATCH! 

A quick stroll down the playlist will pull up a very unique album called The Hum: Live at the 8, which we described as a “cinematic music event”. It’s definitely worth a watch as it is a very creative take on the “rock opera” albums. We got the skinny on the subtitled song Theft of Me and what has become the fan favorite Drunk and Dumb. 

Fear. The Sparrow also gives us a taste of their evolution so far with a listen of Tidal Wave and tells us that they’ve been hard at work writing and creating in the past year and plans on a “very busy 2022” with many more releases, PLUS they give us what songs help each of them tick with a very rock eclectic Top5!

Fear. The Sparrow Top5

Johnny

 5 5 Iron Frenzy - Zen and The Art of Xenophobia 

 4 Mayday Parade - Jamie All Over

 3 Guns N’ Roses - Estranged

 2 Green Day - Burnout

 1 Candlebox - Arrow

Jody

 5 Face to Face - No Way Out But Through

 4 The Interrupters - Take Back The Power

 3 Kansas - Carry On My Wayward Son

 2 Rwake - Woodson Lateral 

 1 The Sword - Barael’s Blade

Ben

 5 The Jesus and Mary Chain - Head On

 4 Lord Huron - I Lied

 3 Cigarettes After Sex - Keep On Loving You

 2 Jimmy Eat World - Criminal Energy

 1 Roger Miller - What Are Those Things (With The Big Black...]]>Is it even possible to walk away from something you love? Luckily for us Ben Hardy didn’t and brought four musicians together to form a revamped look at late 90’s, early 2000’s alt rock. 

A quick stroll down the playlist will pull up a very unique album called The Hum: Live at the 8, which we described as a “cinematic music event”. It’s definitely worth a watch as it is a very creative take on the “rock opera” albums. We got the skinny on the subtitled song Theft of Me and what has become the fan favorite Drunk and Dumb. 

Fear. The Sparrow also gives us a taste of their evolution so far with a listen of Tidal Wave and tells us that they’ve been hard at work writing and creating in the past year and plans on a “very busy 2022” with many more releases, PLUS they give us what songs help each of them tick with a very rock eclectic Top5!

Fear. The Sparrow Top5

Johnny

 5 5 Iron Frenzy - Zen and The Art of Xenophobia 

 4 Mayday Parade - Jamie All Over

 3 Guns N’ Roses - Estranged

 2 Green Day - Burnout

 1 Candlebox - Arrow

Jody

 5 Face to Face - No Way Out But Through

 4 The Interrupters - Take Back The Power

 3 Kansas - Carry On My Wayward Son

 2 Rwake - Woodson Lateral 

 1 The Sword - Barael’s Blade

Ben

 5 The Jesus and Mary Chain - Head On

 4 Lord Huron - I Lied

 3 Cigarettes After Sex - Keep On Loving You

 2 Jimmy Eat World - Criminal Energy

 1 Roger Miller - What Are Those Things (With The Big Black Wings)

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Watch The Hum HERE

and Listen to 

Theft of Me

 Drunk and Dumb

Tidal Wave

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Starting out as college friends and, through the help of a class, formed a band with a sound that they describe as “dream-pop” and your first experience with this should be their school project turned single Letters to Laurel . They talked about the experience of writing and producing while in school and how that helped propel their desire to do more.

They also shared how their collabs have also helped the evolution of their sound and how Charles and Clay’s other projects have helped Ghosty stay in it’s own space.

They shared 2 of their singles Honey and Chance and gave us a first for the show; an acoustic debut of their newest So Bad. 

We had some fun while the birthday boy, Charles, had his acoustic out; playing some of their favorite covers that only Ghosty can pull off. 

If that wasn’t enough of the music they each shared their Top5 that will have you hitting the max-volume button a lot! 

Ghosty Top5

Charles:

5 Stacking Chairs - Middle Kids

4 Habanero - Rosie Tucker

3 Kingston - Faye Webster

2 Impossible Weight - Deep Sea Diver

1 Can I leave me too - the greeting committee

Nayara:

5 Scarlett by Holly Humberstone

4 You Ran Out the Car - Laura Elliott

3 Ada - The Greeting Committee 

2 Junior Day League - Hovvdy

1 Love in Vain - Victoria Bigelow

Clay:

5 MissingNo. [177013] - Desolate

4 Get the Old Band Back Together - Christian Lee Hutson

3 Show Me How - Men I Trust

2 Really Doe - Danny Brown 

1 Nocturne - Julian Lage

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DJ Epic shares his story of starting as a graffiti artist and doing into the space of being a DJ. He also shares what the differences are between a radio, club, wedding, and concert DJ.

He also shares the struggle of staying in the know and constantly evolving as a musician with the changing trends and music soundscape. PLUS, he shares his eclectic Top5!

The DJ Epic Top5

5) The Spins Mac Miller

4) Mr Brightside - SIMO Thief mashup

3) 7 Nation Army - Deville Remix

2) No Electric Love - jylynne Mashup

1) Runnaway vs Million voices

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Born in Ohio, Rachel found herself on the decks of cruise ships entertaining passengers and honing her craft, lending those experiences to a unique sound and energy, and not to mention some incredible pictures. 

Rachel unpacks and gives us a lot of music to dive into including Drinking from her Fickle Hellcat album to her three song EP which features Goddess, Unyielding Boundaries, and Breathe. 

She also gives us a taste of her latest, Astral Plane, and explains how her latest collabs have helped mold her sound even more. 

Rachel is back on the stage performing! She talks about the pandemic-performance life and tells us where and when she’ll be performing next. Check out all of her latest dates HERE. 

Rachel Maxann Top 5

5 Palo- Puri, KILATE TESLA & Kalibwoy

4 Because I’m Me- The Avalanches

3 Runaway- AURORA

2 Colors- Black Pumas

1 Soulmate- Lizzo

Check out Rachel’s music:

Fickle Hellcat

Belonging To Forever EP

Astral Plane

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He talks about his friendship and relationship with Master P and how that helped and keeps him motivated to pursue so many ventures and keep grinding. 

Percy T talks about his first song Work and gives us a preview of his latest A Thousand Likes Remix which are shaking things up and turning MANY heads.

Did we mention the promotions? Right now Percy is working hard to make sure the No Limit Reunion Tour, scheduled for November at the Lander’s Center in Southaven, happens (Click HERE for Tickets and Info) and that you see an enlightening new movie by director James Fox called The Phenomenon. 

Percy T is also a brand! He talks how N. O. Vation ENT is more than just a clothing line but a whole brand built on hard work and “the grind” lifestyle. 

All that said, he’s not just in it for himself. He finds time to be a dad and to help the community with his partnership with Walmart. 

To keep up with Percy T and everything he’s got going on, give him a follow on his Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter 

Percy T Top5

5 Make 'Em Say Ugh- Master P

4 End Of The Road- Boyz II Men

3 Someone To Love- Jon B. Feat. Babyface

2 Work (Main)- Percy T

1 Stay- Jodeci

Get Work- Percy T HERE

Get A Thousand Likes - Mr. EBT, Percy T, & Don Jiggy HERE

Info and Tickets to No Limit Reunion Tour - Landers Center Southaven HERE

SHOWTIMES and Details on The Phenomenon HERE — WATCH the trailer HERE 

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We also dive into her first single Candy Crush and her freshly released song Ignite, which is sure to turn some heads, and you might be surprised at her Top5!

Sophia Bonasso Top 5
5 Olivia Rodrigo - Brutal
4 Taylor Swift - New Romantics
3 Mariana & the Diamonds - State of Dreaming
2 The Mamas & The Papas - Dedicated to the One I Love
1 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Promised Land

Check out the latest from Sophia HERE

Listen to CANDY CRUSH here

Get IGNITE here

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Rodd also dives into the new EP that pays homage to his late father, Live on Beale Street - A Tribute to Bobby “Blue” Bland and how this isn’t just any tribute album. He also dishes what it takes to earn a membership in the prestigious Members Only Band.

Rodd Bland Top5: 

5. Pearl Jam- Immortality 

4. Soundgarden- Blow Up The Outside World

3. Gary Clark Jr.- I Walk Alone

2. B.B. King- Chains & Things

1. Bobby “Blue” Bland- Yolanda

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Their latest project Crew Vibez is out now and they give us a taste of Dem A Callin' (Flodgin) and Back Bitah Sound and discusses the collaborations on the album plus what “new reggae” means and how the genre is very much apart of the current state of the world. 

Chinese Connection Dub Embassy Top5

5. Majid Jordan- Been Through That 

4. Protoje ft Lila Ike- In Bloom 

3. Gary Clark Jr- This Land

2. Morray- Quicksand

1. Bodycount- Carnivore

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Ra’id and the Audionautz partner are hitting the ground running with their new album Elsewhere. Ra’id gives us a preview of What You Came For, With You, and Brodee’s favorite Older. 

His journey with Negro Terror is documented in the award winning film by the same name and is available now on Amazon Prime Video. It’s definitely worth the watch!

Ra’id Omar Top5

5. Someone To Call My Lover- Janet Jackson

4. Main Line- Ashford & Simpson

3. How Much Can A Heart Take- Lucky Daye Ft. Yebba

2. Get The Party Started- P!nk

1. Don't Say You Love Me- M2M

Bonus: The Game Of Love- Santana Feat. Michelle Branch

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Brian chats about the new song The Crown and how The Icarus Plan process is truly unique and how it's working so well. Brian also shares how his love of the Greek tragedies and how being a father has changed and shaped him into the front man he is today.

Brian has also changed us! Well, sort of… by giving us a BONUS track in our Top5! 

Brian Link Top5

5) Animals - Architects 

4) The Royal We- Silversun Pickups

3) Hurricane- Thrice

2) 23- Jimmy Eat World

1) Another Space Song- Failure

BONUS a-ha - Take On Me (Acoustic)

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Mandi Thomas, now Mandi Moore, shared about her experience on the show and what has happened since which has been new music and projects, an incredible weight loss transformation, and getting married thanks to Tinder! 

Mandi talks Queen’s Bluff and their song Hey World as well as her solo song Punchline being released VERY soon! 

Mandi is still teaching and is gearing up for more gigs especially with the world opening back up. For the latest on Mandi CLICK HERE. 

Mandi Thomas Top5

5) We're Good- Dua Lipa

4) Leave The Door Open- Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic

3) Hold On To Me- Lauren Daigle

2) bury a friend- Billie Eilish

1) deja vu- Olivia Rodrigo

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Julian and Kayla sit down and discuss their musical journey which includes being instructors for the School of Rock in Memphis as well as Julian’s teaching career PLUS the duality of the pandemic and how that has helped rekindle a desire and passion to bring the joy of live music back to venues. 

They talked about the success of their release of Let’s Start A Fire even during a lockdown and their latest release of Catacomb which just dropped. Plus they chat about the band’s individual projects, namely CJ’s solo project Don’t Feel a Thing and the release of his upcoming project Vulnerable. Julian and Kayla also take a crack at their own Top5!

with Bravado Top5 (x2)

Julian

5. January 1979 - MeWithoutYou

4. Down - Fuel

3. Pioneer To The Falls - Interpol

2. Scorpion Breath - Mastodon

1. For Martha - The Smashing Pumpkins

Kayla

5. Followed The Waves - Auf Der Maur

4. Silencer - Mewithoutyou

3. On With Disease - Hrvrd

2. The Scale - Interpol

1. Thru The Eyes Of Ruby - The Smashing Pumpkins

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We chat w/ RYKEYZ about his newest songs with Sam Fischer and Demi Lovato What Other People Say,  PLUS the success of Skip Marley and H.E.R. Slow Down which was nominated for 2 Grammy awards, being added to Michelle Obama’s playlist, and being the executive producer for his new album dropping this fall.  

Rykeyz has also written and produced for John Legend, Chris Brown, Little Mix, Wiz Khalifa, and countless other major artists. 

PLUS the recurring question on the show has been “do you really need a label" and has the 2020 world changed the way writers and producers, let alone the artists, make and create? Rykeyz has an answer. 

RYKEYZ Top5

5) Higher Power- Coldplay

4) Treat People With Kindness- Harry Styles

3) Till Forever Falls Apart- Ashe & FINNEAS

2) All Your Exes- Julia Michaels

1) Good Days- SZA

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They chat about those now iconic wings, creating their own signature ESP Guitars and being ESP guitar ambassadors, being the official ambassador of Music Export Memphis, what the pandemic did to them mentally and emotionally, and what’s next as they return to the touring life. 

We also get a preview of their new songs Stay and Wake Up II (Wake Me Up) and Hideki’s incredible writing ability.

Kazha Top5

5. Whatever It Takes

4. Singing to the Same Stars

3. Stay

2. Fight No More

1. Wonderland

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He also unpacks his new music talking his collaboration with producer and fellow musician, Ryan Peel, and their song Appreciate Ya as well as the new thought process behind Brighter Side of Things which is “too perfect” for a 2021 outlook. 

Get ALL of R.I.C.O.’s music HERE

R.I.C.O. Top5:

5) ILL NIÑO - All Or Nothing ft. Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D.

4) Adore You- Harry Styles

3) Time Today- Moneybagg Yo

2) Famous Last Words- My Chemical Romance

1) Heartless- The Weeknd

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Ed also breaks down his new project The Icarus Plan and their new music Fools On The Edge and gives us a preview PLUS drops the knowledge that there is more new music from the band in the weeks to come! You can check out Fools On The Edge HERE and follow the latest from The Icarus Plan HERE.

Ed discusses the balancing act between his jewelry business and his music and why the cover band is not only fun but needed. 

Ed Harris Top 5

5) Stoned, Alone- Teenage Wrist

4) BITE BACK- FEVER 333

3) Set The Table- Ritt Momney & Claud

2) Sick of the Sun- Poppy

1) Streetcrawler- Jimmy Chamberlin Complex

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Lowkey Top5

5) Quicksand- Morray

4) Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood- Nina Simone

3) How Can You Mend A Broken Heart- Al Green

2) Leave The Door Open- Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic

1) Blessing- YNOT

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YNOT has released the “perfect” song for 2020 in NETFLIX AND CHILL but also released a song called BACKWARDS at the start of the US lockdown that, now, seems to fit the times perfectly. We unpack this uncanny ability to “call it before it happens” and discuss his ability to write passionately and honestly. 

YNOT hasn’t let anything slow his creative process either collabing with other artists and finding time to work with his partner-in-creative, Demetrius Lowkey Yancy. YNOT talks about their process, what’s on the horizon, and how the state of the world is helping fuel the passion for his music and performing.

YNOT Top 5

5 Quicksand- Morray

4 Feel The Vibe- BJ The Chicago Kid Feat. Anderson .Paak

3 Landlord- Gladys Knight & The Pips

2 Cuban Links- Rod Wave Feat. Kevin Gates

1 You're So Amazing- Calvin Richardson

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Jay also shares about the balance act that is being a dad musician and having his girls follow in his love for music.

Jay’s family also makes an appearance on the new album as well as songs written for the girls. Hear a preview of 

 Tattered Remnants 

 Madelyn, I'm Listening

 Abby Rose Today

Jay’s Top5:

5 Teenage Lobotomy- The Ramones

4 High As Johnny Thunders- Chuck Prophet

3 I Need My Girl- The National

2 Siberian Butterfly- Bob Mould

1 Shake Some Action- Flamin' Groovies

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Tori’s Top5:

5. No More Parties - Coi Leray

4. Luv Don’t Live Here - Fresco Trey

3. Unstable - Justin Bieber ft. kid LAROI

2. Tombstone - Rod Wave

1. Drifting - NF

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The band has been super busy writing and recording new music. Hear a clip of Remedy out April 16th!

Get REMEDY HERE!

Plus JT talks upcoming tour and gives his Top 5!

5 Bloodsucker- A Day To Remember

4 I Think I’m OKAY- Machine Gun Kelly, YUNGBLUD, Travis Barker

3 Talk To A friend- Slaves

2 Into The Dark- Point North ft. Kellin Quinn

1 Tapping Out- Issues

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