About

Jared “Jay B.” Boyd is a multimedia journalist, DJ, and on-air personality based in Memphis, Tennessee. He is co-founder of the nonprofit freeform radio station WYXR 91.7 FM, where he serves as program manager. Boyd writes regularly about the city’s musical legacy and evolving scene for Memphis-based outlets like the Daily Memphian and Memphis Flyer. He has contributed liner notes to The Gospel Truth: Complete Singles Collection, The Truth Is Where It’s At: A Gospel Truth Collection, and a reissue of Frederick Knight’s album I’ve Been Lonely for So Long. Boyd also writes a monthly column for Stax Records’ website and newsletter. As co-host of Beale St. Caravan, a globally syndicated roots music show via NPR, Boyd shares the vast landscape of Memphis music with a broad audience. He also performs as DJ Bizzle Bluebland.