Career Timeline
15+ years on stage. Verified at every step.
From Minerva Music Fest in 2011 to Beale Street residencies and modern remix releases, this is the full DJ Ben Murray career timeline — every phase, every venue, every release, with outbound links so you can verify the work yourself.
15+
Years Performing
500+
Events DJed
5.0
Average Client Rating
Since Day 1
Memphis Based
Phase 1 — Emerging DJ
Ben breaks into the Memphis live scene, books his first festivals, and starts releasing mixes online.
2011
Entry into the Memphis live scene
Performs at local Memphis events and festivals, including Minerva Music Fest, and begins building a presence at established Beale Street and Midtown venues. This marks the public start of his DJ career.
2012
Black and Neon March 2012 Mixtape
Releases his first publicly distributed mixtape and begins building an online DJ presence. Marks early involvement in EDM and mashup culture.
Phase 2 — Performance Growth
Opens for national touring acts, releases a run of mashups, and joins the Mempho Music Festival lineup.
2013
Breakout year on Memphis stages
Performs alongside touring artists Waka Flocka Flame, 3OH!3, and Hot Chelle Rae at major Memphis venues including New Daisy Theatre and Minglewood Hall — his peak club + live performance visibility phase.
2013
Mashup releases: "Ayy Ladies, One More Night" + more
Drops a string of mashups including "Ayy Ladies, One More Night," "Still In the Saddle," and "Songs That Go Together," cementing his open-format identity.
2014
Continued mashup output
Releases "White Tiger Mashup" and "Fancy x This Love" (Iggy Azalea × Maroon 5), continuing a focus on remix culture and multi-genre blending.
2015
Mempho Music Festival + scene integration
Performs at Mempho Music Festival and is publicly associated with the Memphis music scene and local labels — a transition into recognized regional electronic DJ status.
Phase 3 — Business Transition
Pivot from artist DJ to professional service DJ — weddings, corporate, and the build-out of M10 DJ Company.
2016 – 2020
Pivot toward weddings, corporate, and private events
Shifts focus toward weddings, corporate events, and private bookings while developing the operational infrastructure of M10 DJ Company. This is the pivot from artist DJ → professional service DJ.
~2009 – Present
M10 DJ Company — primary revenue engine
Founder and lead DJ of M10 DJ Company, a Memphis-based service specializing in weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. 15+ years experience, 500+ events performed, 27+ venues serviced across Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, and the Mid-South.
Phase 4 — Hybrid Professional
Active event DJ + producer. New remixes, ongoing residencies, and a return to consistent release output.
2020 – Present
WYXR + Beale Street + Mempho residencies
Maintains a residency at Jerry Lee Lewis Cafe & Honky Tonk on Beale Street, continues Mempho Music Festival appearances, and is associated with WYXR 91.7 FM, Memphis' community radio station.
2024
"Million Dollar Baby" + "A Bar Song" remixes
Returns to active remix production with "Million Dollar Baby (Ben Spins Remix)" and "A Bar Song (Ben Spins Remix)" — modern open-format edits that bridge EDM, hip-hop, pop, and country crossover.
Ongoing
Open-format style evolution
Style settles into a true open-format approach — blending EDM, hip-hop, pop, and throwbacks across clubs, weddings, and corporate environments.
References
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These are the canonical, third-party sources for Ben's career and business — useful for press, vendors, planners, and partners who want to verify the record.
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