8.28.2024
Jay Fizzle Welcomes Fans Into His World in “Who Is Grizzape” Mini-Doc
The Paper Route Empire Rapper Paints a Picture of Life as a Memphis Rapper, With Appearances From Big Moochie Grape, and Other Figures From the Memphis Scene
The New Mini-Doc Follows On The Heels of Who Is Grizzape, Jay Fizzle’s New Album and His Most Personal to Date, Featuring Bangers Like “Bottom Boy Survivor” and
Critical Praise:
“..the members of Paper Route Empire reach a level of sincerity and emotional reflection that’s still hard to come by.” – Pitchfork
“Choosing some of the more interesting production to rhyme over, Jay Fizzle’s frankness and the flows he has on tap keep him in the convo as the whole city takes off.” – XXL Mag
“10 Rappers You Should Know Right Now” – DJ Booth
“The tape serves as both a testament to Memphis’ current rap preeminence and Fizzle’s own dexterity. He saves perhaps the hardest for last on the tape, attacking a looped vocal sample and towering percussion with ferocity.” – DJ Booth
“Jay Fizzle is a master of the searing street rap that serves as the bass-booming heart of Memphis music.” – The Hype Magazine
The Doc:
Jay Fizzle worked hard to rise from poverty on the streets of Memphis to become one of the city’s most-beloved rappers. Today, the Paper Route Empire rapper shares “Who Is Grizzape,” a new vlog that peeks behind the scenes of his career.
The 30-minute doc dives deep into Fizzle’s history, introducing various family members and taking a tour of a plot of land Fizzle’s family has owned in Tennessee for five generations, where he used to fish with his grandfather and still spends much of his time at today. At the same time, it’s a peek into his day-to-day life as a hardworking rapper and loving father, following him as he visits his favorite Memphis haunts, including Mighty Wings and the Dolph Land mural honoring his mentor Young Dolph. The documentary features testimonials from Fizzle’s close friends and collaborators attesting to his generosity and his work ethic, like his PRE cohort Big Moochie Grape–who reminds the world that Fizzle was the one who introduced him to Young Dolph–and Memphis rapper CEO Jizzle. The “Who Is Grizzape” doc is available to watch on Fizzle’s YouTube channel.
The new mini-doc comes hot on the heels of Fizzle’s new album, Who Is Grizzape. The project is a feast of no-holds-barred Memphis music, featuring anthems like Front And Back Pocket,” which boasts a slowed sample of Young Dolph’s 2015 song “Boyz In The Hood,” and guest spots from PRE cohorts Big Moochie Grape and Kenny Muney, the Ayoza-produced “Mr. Freaky Man,” and the cinematic, JpOnThaTrack-produced “Bottom Boy Survivor.” Fizzle welcomes collaborators like his PRE compadre Key Glock, who joins him on “No Mo,” which also includes a posthumous verse from Big Scarr, and Memphis diva Kashh Mir hops on “Opp B*tch.” Who Is Grizzape is available to stream everywhere via Paper Route Empire.
Fizzle’s Who Is Grizzape continues a strong run for the Memphis rap mainstay. Last year, he shared his album F*CK BEING FAMOUS, which featured guest spots from 03 Greedo and fellow PRE soldiers Key Glock and SNUPE BANDZ. He paid tribute to his favorite Ninja Turtle, who he honors with a chain around his neck, with 2022’s DonaFizzo, which featured street hits like “Standing On Top Of Sh*t” ft. Key Glock and the heartfelt tribute “Long Live Dolph” ft. Ricco Barrino.
With Who Is Grizzape and its accompanying documentary out now, Jay Fizzle is ready to let the world know who runs things in Bluff City. Sit back and watch him rise to the top of Memphis’s busy scene.
Watch “Who Is Grizzape” (Mini-Doc): https://youtu.be/RasNamVfhAQ
Stream Who Is Grizzape: https://music.empi.re/whoisgrizzape
Watch “Bottom Boy Survivor”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCHPl8gvI1s
Who Is Grizzape? tracklist
- Who Is Grizzape
- Blue Takis
- 6AM
- Letter To My Demon
- No Mo ft. Key Glock & Big Scarr
- Mr. Freaky Man (Prod. by Ayoza)
- Front And Back Pocket
- My Time
- Opp B*tch ft. Kashh Mir & Baby Mama #10
- Hot N Ready
- Bottom Boy Survivor
- Stand On It
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Links:
“Who Is Grizzape?” vlog: https://youtu.be/RasNamVfhAQ
“Bottom Boy Survivor”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCHPl8gvI1s
“Front & Back Pockets” ft. Big Moochie Grape & Kenny Muney: https://youtu.be/_Rsbd5PcOCE
Who Is Grizzape: https://music.empi.re/whoisgrizzape
“Hot N Ready”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_p3dQfEE6w
“Still The Same” ft. 03 Greedo: https://youtu.be/-0lRpfdMdjQ
“YBR”: https://youtu.be/s_FcTuNO5wk?si=8x21T50Ab9P21txE
“Built For This”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlQuNmNpR1E
“F*ck Being Famous”: https://youtu.be/elfxVnsJoz4
“Back Breaker”: https://youtu.be/HiSCdeIf7k0?si=T-Z1uYh6uOTDC8Rh
“Good Fellas” ft. SNUPE BANDZ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrZgXFlIQao
F*CK BEING FAMOUS: https://music.empi.re/fuckbeingfamous
“Dickie Set”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQPegPB1c3U
“Been Going Crazy”: https://youtu.be/eGHHMr709HU / https://music.empi.re/crazyjay
“Nike Check”: https://youtu.be/c88QI8n7lcE
“King Sh*t”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmhoR5Kh4Wo
“Granny Happy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6b6FQtO0o
“Gucci Mane”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs5wdrUdqgk
DonaFizzo (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/donafizzodeluxe
“Won’t Cost Sh*t”: https://youtu.be/8Ws-gD-TTJE
“Dust Town Livin” ft. Big Scarr & Big Moochie Grape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsMCkMH65Ys
DonaFizzo: https://music.empi.re/donafizzo
“Atmosphere”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4h0abrTxOE
“Standing On Top Of Sh*t” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40_4__6mKYM
Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph: https://music.empi.re/longliveyoungdolph
PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi: https://music.empi.re/preilluminati