«The Other Queen of Memphis – A Film by Luna Mahoux with Chastity Daniels / + Embaci (live)»
Embaci, Luna Mahoux, La Chat, Darius «Phatmak» Clayton

Luna Mahoux is a Belgian artist whose work explores overlooked Afro-diasporic narratives through a blend of music, documentary, and archives. She graduated in Painting from La Cambre and joined Le Fresnoy-Studio national des arts contemporains in 2023. While traveling in the United States, she deepened her research on music as a living archive and the complexity of Black experiences through the lens of collective memory and individual narratives. Her artistic approach examines how rap and Black music function as spaces of resistance and remembrance. Luna Mahoux has received several awards, including the tiff Emerging Belgian Photography Prize (FOMU, Antwerp) in 2023 and the Fintro Prize (Brussels) in 2024.

Originally from Memphis, La Chat rose to prominence in the late 1990s on Three 6 Mafia’s Hypnotize Minds label, delivering sharp flows, raw lyrics, and fierce energy. Alongside Gangsta Boo—her best friend and a rap icon she evokes in Luna Mahoux’s film—she represents a powerful female voice in a male-dominated scene. In 2001, she released her solo debut Murder She Spoke, now considered a classic, and made a lasting impact with her feature on Chickenhead with Project Pat. Since then, she has built an independent career across albums, mixtapes, and numerous collaborations.

Originally from the historic Orange Mound neighborhood in Memphis, Darius "Phatmak" Clayton creates performances that blend poetry, music, and comedy. In 2005, he founded The Den, a vital hub of the city’s local arts scene, bringing together poets, musicians, and comedians. He is also deeply engaged in social advocacy, particularly for people experiencing homelessness. His influence spans from mentoring emerging artists to uplifting Memphis’s underground arts scene, making him a central figure in the city’s cultural ecosystem.

Embaci is a multidisciplinary artist and musician from Brooklyn, New York, with Trinidadian roots. Her work weaves sound, technology, and storytelling into celestial, shape-shifting forms. Known for her ethereal contralto voice—drifting between resonance and distortion—she blends operatic technique with experimental production to create immersive, genre-defying soundscapes.

Her creations transport listeners to a celestial, alternate universe, vividly reflecting her boundless imagination. Celebrated for her ethereal voice and poetic lyricism, she has garnered international acclaim as both an artist and a multidisciplinary virtuoso. Her music transcends conventional genre boundaries and flourishes within collaborative processes. Embaci’s sonic visions are a testament to her artistic sensitivity and emotional depth, striking a harmonious balance between delicacy and strength that resonates deeply with audiences.

She has performed or exhibited at the Institute of Contemporary Art (London), MoMA PS1 (New York), HAU Hebbel am Ufer (Berlin), Zürcher Theater Spektakel (Zurich), Yale Union (Portland), Issue Project Room (New York), Abrons Arts Center (New York), Volksbühne (Berlin) and the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection (Paris).

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https://embaci.bandcamp.com/  

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Executive Producer : Le Fresnoy - Studio national des arts contemporains

Le Fresnoy – Studio national des arts contemporains is funded by the Ministry of Culture and the Hauts-de-France Region with the support of the City of Tourcoing. The technical equipments was co-financed by the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund). 

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