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Lyfe is Dope for Bassist David Parks

David Parks is co-founder of the Lyfe is Dope Jam Session, now in its third year.
Christopher Blank/WKNO-FM
David Parks is co-founder of the Lyfe is Dope Jam Session, now in its third year.
David Parks is co-founder of the Lyfe is Dope Jam Session, now in its third year.
Credit Christopher Blank/WKNO-FM
David Parks is co-founder of the Lyfe is Dope Jam Session, now in its third year.

Three years ago, bass player David Parks teamed up with DjDnyce (K97) and created a “jam session” of local musicians. The event, called “Lyfe is Dope,” soon became more of a cultural attraction, bringing together hip hop visual artists, fashion designers and filmmakers. Parks, who now lives in Los Angeles and tours with the like of Justin Bieber and Jason Derulo, talks with us about the music business and what it takes to succeed.

 

 

The Lyfe is Dope Jam Session, 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at the New Daisy Theater, will feature local musicians Brennan Vilines, Stanley Randolph (drummer for Stevie Wonder), Brandon Brown, Emi Secrest, and Memphis hip hop pioneer Play Fly. 

Click here for more information and tickets.

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A native "Florida Man," Christopher started in this business as a copy clerk at the renowned St. Petersburg Times before persuading editors to let him write. He moved to Memphis in 2001 to cover arts and entertainment at the Commercial Appeal. Since then, he has contributed to nearly every publication in Shelby County, writing features on everything from the Civil War to Civil Rights. Also, Elvis... a lot of Elvis.
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