Memphis rap

Memphis rap is a specific type of Southern hip hop music that originated in Memphis, Tennessee. With stylistic roots in

Memphis rap is a specific type of Southern hip hop music that originated in Memphis, Tennessee. With stylistic roots in gangsta rap, it is the origin of "Buck" music, but is commonly refered to as "Crunk" music.

Memphis rap dates back to the early 1980s. Crunk artists such as Lil Jon have stated in interviews that their influence for crunk came from Memphis. Memphis was "choppin' & screwin'" music back in the early 1980s when DJs would mix together and slow down vinyl albums and blend in their own basslines over a popular song or phrase such as the famous words "Say hello to my little friend" off the movie Scarface. This concept and Memphis rap were pioneered by early Memphis DJs such as Ray the Jay, Spanish Fly, DJ BK, DJ Paul, and many others.