Best Rapper In L.A.

Dec 06 2024 73 ep. 61 mins 22
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Underground Rap Hero and West Coast Legend Murs, makes his case for why he is the best rapper in L.A. In each episode, Murs breaks down one album from his massive discography of classics from the 90s to today.

Bonus episodes and early access available at: https://www.patreon.com/Murs316

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Ep #70 The Final Adventure

Dec 06 2024 60 mins  
In this premiere episode covering his fifth 9th Wonder collaborative album The Final Adventure, Murs breaks down the first two tracks; the Rapsody-assisted joint "Get Together" and the Detroit slang-influenced "Whatuptho"Listen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnezListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-a

Ep #69 Live From Roscoe's

Nov 29 2024 68 mins  
In this final episode, covering his 9th Wonder collaborative album Fornever, Murs breaks down the Kurupt-assisted track "Live From Roscoe's" as well as the Ghostface-inspired story song "West Coast Cinderella"Listen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880Suppo

Ep #68 The Problem Is...

Nov 22 2024 74 mins  
In this episode, Murs breaks down the Sick Jacken-assisted track "The Problem Is..." from his 9th Wonder collaborative album Fornever. He explains the significance of Psycho Realm in the L.A. Underground, his relationship with Sick Jacken, and the importance of Black and Brown Unity. Listen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to the a

Ep #67- I Used To Love H.E.R. (Again) pt.2

Nov 14 2024 44 mins  
In the second half of this two-part episode, Murs continues to provide analysis of his cover version of Common's "I Used To Love H.E.R." from the 9th Wonder collaborative album Fornever. He explains his inner turmoil as a Common fan and a West Coast loyalist during the Ice Cube/Common Beef.Listen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to

Ep #66- I Used To Love H.E.R. (Again) pt.1

Nov 06 2024 58 mins  
In the first half of this two-part episode, Murs breaks down his cover version of Common's "I Used To Love H.E.R." from the 9th Wonder collaborative album Fornever. He explains the importance of Common as an early influence and celebrates the recent win of the World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.Listen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7

Ep #65 Fornever pt.2

Oct 29 2024 63 mins  
In this second episode covering his fourth full-length collaboration with 9th Wonder, "Fornever" Murs breaks down the next four songs: "Asian Girl", "Let Me Talk", "Cigarettes & Liquor" and "Vikki Veil" outlining his thought process during the writing and recording of each.Listen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to the album on

Ep #64 Fornever pt.1

Oct 22 2024 66 mins  
In this premiere episode covering his fourth full-length collaboration with 9th Wonder, Murs breaks down the Kurupt-assisted track "Fornever" as well as "The Lick" featuring Verbs, explaining the working process behind both tracks.Listen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/f

Ep #63 Road Is My Religion

Oct 19 2024 58 mins  
In this final episode covering his 2008 Warner Bros. debut, "Murs For President" Murs explains the motivation behind the tour-inspired song "Road is My Religion". He recounts some of the trials and tribulations that came with his first major label-backed tour 2008's "The Murs For President" Tour.Listen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRlLis

Ep #62 Breakthrough

Oct 12 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Murs analyzes the 9th Wonder-produced song "Breakthrough" providing background on the inspiration for the lyrics and explaining why he feels the song didn't represent exactly what he was trying to achieve.Listen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRlListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-p

Ep. 61-Breakup (The OJ Song).....kinda.

Oct 04 2024 32 mins  
This week Murs intended to break down one of his most beloved songs "Break Up (The OJ Song)" from his 2008 Warner Bros. debut, "Murs For President" He starts by explaining how influential The Source Magazine was to him as an up and coming artist and praises the eclectic production of Buckshot before, as you'll hear technology issues get the best of him......might have to wait for t