Experience

Program Manager, WYXR 91.7 FM (2020–Present): Direct programming, event development, partnerships,

and DJ mentorship. Produce Stereo Sessions and lead Raised By Sound Fest.

Lead Writer & Co-Host, Beale Street Caravan (2019–Present): Write and present narrative broadcasts;

conduct interviews; shape archival and thematic content.

Reporter / Columnist, The Daily Memphian (2019–2020): Began as a general assignment reporter covering

daily news before transitioning to arts and culture reporting.

Editorial & Archival Work

Stax Records (2022–Present): Nearly four dozen historical essays distributed globally; contributor to multiple

Stax/Craft liner notes.

Memphis Flyer (2023): Author of the cover story “Gettin’ Real Buck.”

Oxford American (2024): Contributor to the Memphis Music Issue and companion LP.

Performances as DJ Bizzle Bluebland include SXSW, Boiler Room, DubLab (Los Angeles), BierWax (New

York City), SlowDrag (Atlanta), The Black Keys Record Hang (Nashville), GonerFest, MEMPHO Fest,

RiverBeat, and Central Station Hotel. Present historically informed sets rooted in Memphis soul, Southern rap,

and global Black musical traditions.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: Hosted “Booker T. Jones: A Career Retrospective” (2023).

Recording Academy Memphis Chapter: Professional Governor, DEI Ambassador, Co-Chair of Membership &

Engagement.

Presenter: NOLA MusiCon (2024, 2025), AmericanaFest (2023), Folk Alliance International (2023).

Programming and Curation, Event Production, Artist Relations, Sponsorship Development, Writing and Editing,

Cultural Storytelling, Audio Production, Public Speaking, Research, Community Engagement, Photoshop,

Canva, Social Media Strategy.