dj · rapper · producer

DJ Spanish Fly

Antonio D. Kimbrough
Active
1985–present
Neighborhood
South Memphis
Born
1970-01-16
Aliases
Godfather of Memphis Rap
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About

South Memphis DJ and producer known as the Godfather of Memphis Rap, credited with pioneering the 808-driven slow groove sound as early as the mid-1980s. He introduced the "Drag Rap" (Triggerman) beat to Memphis club culture and created the Gangsta Walk line dance that became a defining cultural expression of the scene. He held a residency at Club No Name, a crucial venue in the early development of Memphis rap. Juicy J publicly cited him as a foundational influence.

Groups
Relationships
mentored
Juicy J
Juicy J: 'DJ Spanish Fly and Sonny D were like the Memphis pioneers of rap music. We followed in the footsteps of those guys.'
mentored
DJ Squeeky
Spanish Fly pioneered the Memphis sound that Squeeky refined
collaboration
Legend Lady J
DJ Spanish Fly mixed Legend Lady J's Glock N My Hand
collaboration
MC Spade
Part of DJ Spanish Fly's wider Memphis underground network
mentored
DJ Paul
Spanish Fly provided the 808/Triggerman blueprint that DJ Paul later refined