Given you’re based in Toronto, where did the name Memphis. originate?

Throughout my journey as a producer I had a very difficult time in deciding what name I should go by. I went through multiple artist names before I finally decided on “Memphis.” To be honest, it was my brother who came up with it and from there it just stuck.

Tell us a little bit about the mix. Where are you taking listeners with this one?

I wanted to showcase an entirely “Memphis. original” mix in hopes that it will reach a wider audience so that they might open their mind to a different type of music. I wanted to take people on a journey through my music which has melodies and hard hitting basses.

I feel like diversity is always a risk in creativity but at the same time it allows for musical expansions and individual growth.

You’ve produced across a wide array of genres from trap to wave and many more. How do you decide what you want to produce?

I like to go into the studio with no intentions of creating any particular sound. Early on in my career I realized that trying to force a song results in a creative block. I like to go into the studio with a blank slate and let the music flow naturally. That is how the magic happens.

Your Twitter bio says “I change my style up every week.” Do you ever worry the diversity may be a detriment as fans never know what to expect?

That is a great question! I feel like diversity is always a risk in creativity but at the same time it allows for musical expansions and individual growth. I feel that in diversity you will be able to grow a wider fan base. I think that a major problem with music nowadays is that music in general sounds the same. I always want to keep my fans on their toes by bringing something new to the table.

Can you tell us a little bit about your new album?

The name of my album is Galaxies. The way I wanted to release this album was by bread-crumbing my audience, so to speak. What I mean by this is that with each track that precedes the next it leaves the listener with that excitement for what’s about to come after, that’s why I didn’t want to release it all at once. This entire album is out now for listeners to enjoy across all platforms.

I decided to create an album because I wanted to challenge myself. I wanted to experience the creative process that goes into putting together an entire album.

What made you want to create an album vs. putting out EPs or singles?

I decided to create an album because I wanted to challenge myself. I wanted to experience the creative process that goes into putting together an entire album.

Your music has been featured in a ton of car videos, how did that come about?

Originally my track ‘9 Eleven’ was featured on a YouTube platform called “THE-LOWDOWN.” This initial release gave me a lot of traction towards jump starting the rest of my career. Following them, I reached out to dozens of other platforms ranging from cars, landscape, cinematic, anime, and even soccer based channels.

Are you a big car guy? What’s your dream car?

I love cars! If I had the opportunity to get any car in the world then it would have to be the 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40.

What makes you happy outside of music?

Things that brings me joy outside of music are: my family, my girlfriend, my pets, my friends, anime, movies, and being in nature.

What are you most looking forward to this year?

My number one goal this year is to do a live show. I feel that I am at that point in my journey where I am ready for this.

Tracklist

Memphis. – Immortal
Memphis. – Entity
Dieom x Memphis. – Switch
Dieom x Memphis. – Attack
Bro Safari – Reality ft. Sarah Hudson ( Memphis. remix )
Memphis. x Dieom – Prophecy
Memphis. – Krin
MUNEYLXRD x Memphis. – Next Level
Memphis. x Heden x Djedi – Astral
Memphis. – Energy
Memphis. – Atom
Memphis. x Blame Connor – Duality
Perikardium x Memphis. – Falling Apart
Memphis. x Svexx – Final Destination
Memphis. x Keiden – Zeus
Memphis. x Jaz – Phantom

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The beauty of this release is the power contained within it. The two producers weave together an audio texture that is deep and enthralling, while still injecting classic trap elements to ensure it bangs. Boomin’ bass, deep grunts and dirty south rap vocals are sure to please any trap fan, while the enthralling breaks and builds help to highlight the producers’ musicality. Stream ‘PROPHECY’ below.

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Hontis

Rhys Gillander, more affectionately known by his musical persona Hontis, possesses a remarkable talent despite his humble following of just over 600 on SoundCloud. What the Calgary native lacks in his fan base, he more than counterbalances with the depth of his sound, which carefully borders the line between trap and future bass. A deliberate emphasis on production assures that each track packs a punch, while the sheer range within his style brings something new to the table with each release.

Strap in for remixes of LUUDE’s ‘Don’t Leave Me’ and ‘Bottom End’ by What So Not & Dyro, which adopt a heavier, production-heavy guise, while a collab remix of Billie Eilish’s ‘Lovely’ with Yancey demonstrates a more sentimental side to Hontis. Don’t let the astounding collection of remixes fool you, Rhys is on the verge of discovering the true direction for his own sound, which he illustrates in his latest solo releases ‘Stims’ and ‘Pesanta’.
-SL

memphis

I’ve been hosting my own blog and radio show for more than three years and I can honestly say I’ve never come across anyone with the prolific output that Toronto’s own memphis can boast. A quick scan through my library shows at least 32 tracks released this year alone. So it while it’s safe to say he’s been making massive waves with this kind of turnaround, you can also say he’s been making wave singular, as in the genre. Often working with fellow Canadian and wave-maker MRKRYL (a pairing I deemed the magnificent M’s), their tracks have an indescribable allure. And that seems to be the thing about wave: there’s just something inexpressible, almost spiritual or transcendent at its core. While of course the choice of his more wave-centric tunes is large, my favourite comes in the beautifully haunting ‘Beyond The Waves’ with Codxinx and Djedi. All that said, lately memphis has been moving more towards trap and to great avail I might add. One of the most recent and momentous examples coming in ‘Zeus’ with Keiden. You never know what he’s going to drop or when, so keep a close eye on what this prolific producer will do next!
– OJ

Protial

Despite a solid SoundCloud following of over 3000 and support from bass music’s hottest names such as TYNAN, WHIPPED CREAM and PEEKABOO, Protial‘s name is not widely known due to his minimal social media presence. Nonetheless, he’s definitely an artist that should be on your radar, as his unique approach to bass music is truly unparalleled. First catching my attention almost two years ago with his heavy track ‘Below’ before truly amazing me with ‘No Signal’, Protial has continued to release astonishing tracks over the years, and is showing no sign of slowing down. His style is consistent, often using repetitive vocal samples layered over heavily distorted bass to create eerie, bass-face inducing soundscapes. A recent favourite is ‘Asterisk’, as it showcases this distinct technique to a tee. Keep an eye on Protial as he’s bound to make waves in the bass world sooner rather than later.
-SC

skeler.

Originals, remakes, collaborations, flips, there are no limits that can contain skeler.‘s genius. In case you missed it, during the past couple of years he has pushed some extra fine bass music from down under. Whether it’s trap, eurobass or wave, this young Aussie producer crafts only quality products. In this last act of 2018 he hasn’t slowed down in the slightest, ending up under my radar with two lush pieces: a remake of Hardwell’s dance hit ‘Arcadia’ and a brand new (long awaited) original titled ‘We’re Burning’. Both the tracks got put out under the ‘hardwave’ tag, etiquette that reflects the high tension of which the songs are pervaded. They are electrifying, uplifting, galvanizing, proper musical chimeras that embody bass music and trance in single, manifold bodies. If you’re looking for a rip-roaring adventure for your ears, skeler. is your new trusted dealer.
-AA

yojas.

If you’re wondering who to look out for in 2019, look no further than yojas. He first caught my ear with one of the standout tracks on Below The Surface’s SFBV4 in ‘Charisma’. A release that possesses the heat and intensity of a volcanic eruption and he hasn’t slowed up since. In the past month alone he unleashed two of the wildest rap flips to grace my ears in ‘ybn.’ and ‘x’. Both take familiar rap vocals, from YBN Namir and 21 Savage respectively, and drag them into a bass-laden dungeon. Standing above all of his releases is his latest ‘Apathetic’. Released on Quality Goods Records’ latest compilation, the track is the perfect display of his signature sound. The balance of brutal bass with punchy samples makes for something special. yojas.’s music packs the simplicity of early trap with the gritty sound design and wild bass we’ve fallen in love in 2018. yojas. is a must for any trap lover.
-CV

Get familiar with them all through our Focus Five Volume Eleven playlist below.

Words by Alessio Anessi, Colin, Oggie James, Steph Contant & Sam Lewis

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