TAG: Murs

May25

Murs: A Match Made in Heaven (Interview)

When you think of dynamic duos, there could be many interesting pairs that come to mind. When you think of dynamic duos from the world of music, these interesting pairs represent a relationship so unique, so refreshing that you can’t help but eagerly anticipate the next collaboration between these artists. While most artists might only have one easily identifiable significant other, in the case of one of Los Angeles’ finest Murs that might be harder to identify. We could say that his collaborations with the Living Legends are the most special. Even though it represents less of a dynamic duo, it does represent artists from southern California and artists from northern California coming together to form one of the best hip-hop collectives. We could say that it is his work with Slug as FELT. This group that wasn’t a group …

May03

Murs Live In San Francisco (Video)

On the San Fran stop of his Fornever tour, Murs performs “Can It Be” live at the Fillmore. After the jump, Sick Jacken joins him for “Paid Dues”.

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May03

URB Exclusive Book Excerpt: How To Rap: “The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC” by Paul Edwards

One of the best elements of my job is working with authors who’ve poured their hearts into putting together books, and sharing them with URB readers. So, you KNOW you can spit? Here’s a primer, which amounts to a few hundred years worth of life-experience and insight from all kinds of wordsmiths you know and respect. Consider it a lil’ help from your friends…

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Apr12

Murs & 9th Wonder “What the Problem Is” & Fornever Tour Dates (Video)

“What the Problem Is” video from Murs & 9th Wonder’s “Fornever” album featuring Sick Jacken, Uncle Chucc & directed by Estevan Oriol. If you missed Paid Dues last week, then go cop that. For more from Estevan, SA Studios, and Mr. Cartoon check out more at

http://estevanoriol.blogspot.com

For the Werd2Murs podcast with him and Isiah’s http://werd2murs.com/

For the exclusive Murs 3:16 Part Two track download, visit  http://mursworld.com/

(I’ve never even heard of a fantourage?) http://www.fantourage.com/murs

or you can be retro and just facebook somebody  http://www.facebook.com/mursmusic/posts/109356432430981

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Apr08

Dues Paid to the West Coast: 5th Anniversary of Murs’ Paid Dues Festival

Half way through his set at Paid Dues, Kurupt  paused to say, “They say the West Coast doesn’t have lyrics.” It was a statement that made you realize that if there was any show, any festival that would refute that claim, it would be this year’s West Coast heavy installment of Paid Dues. Consider the common misconceptions of West Coast music: violent, misogynistic, and gang affiliated. While this may describe a portion of West Coast music, it in no way depicts the incredible diversity that the Golden State has to offer.

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