
Memphis
native Marco Pavé sits at the intersection of hip-hop, arts communities,
technology, and local activism, harnessing the power of music to transform his
city. He is Project Pat meets KRS-One, spitting an urban country consciousness
with a confidence that could only emerge from coming of age as a Muslim Millennial
in North Memphis. As the leader of Radio Rahim Music, Marco is committed to his
community as well as his music. He uses his music as a pathway to build
partnerships and influence how organizations engage with Memphis communities
through art. Memphis’ robust arts community is poised to empower diverse
community members to identify local issues and develop ongoing solutions. He
has partnered with Memphis grassroots organizations, government officials,
schools and universities, activists, and local entrepreneurs on various
projects that have transformed how the city of Memphis tackles such issues as
literacy and economic development.