There are 6 article(s) tagged James Dukes:

• September 2024

  • How a giant astronaut ended up on a Memphis studio called Outerspace

    “For artists in this city, the biggest missing piece is marketing,” said James “IMAKEMADBEATS” Dukes. “Creative installations like this help out dramatically.”

    By Stevie Paige September 16, 2024

• February 2023

  • As hip-hop turns 50, where does Memphis fit into its future?

    One of the hottest performers in hip-hop right now is from Memphis. And with local business leaders promising more investment into music, could Memphis become an entertainment industry city? Moreover, should it? 

    By Jasmine McCraven, Bill Dries February 25, 2023

  • Memphis Grizzlies tap local designers for limited-edition merchandise

    The Grizzlies plan similar collaborations in the future.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 10, 2023

• June 2021

  • Orange Mound’s United Equipment landmark bought for mixed-use development

    The former United Equipment Building towers over Lamar Avenue and the surrounding community.

    By Elle Perry June 08, 2021

• February 2019

  • From Main Street to Mane Street: Memphis man seeks to change street name for ‘the culture’

    Memphis music producer, recording engineer and artist James Dukes has started a petition drive to change the name of Main Street to Mane Street. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 26, 2019

  • Empathy a common theme among 2019 TEDxMemphis speakers

    In a series of 18 TEDxMemphis talks, speakers shared their "ideas worth spreading," with the common thread of empathy emerging during the event. 

    By Elle Perry February 03, 2019