GROUNDWAVES PODCAST

In the second half of a two-part episode, Murs continues his conversation with Oswin Benjamin, who shared how his path to success was led by impromptu performances in elite cyphers, grabbing the attention of greats like Robert Glasper, Royce Da 5'9, and his ultimate inspiration, Lupe Fiasco. Oswin explained how keeping his skills sharpened and ready at all times became more important than any trad...

In this first half of a two-part episode, Murs speaks with Oswin Benjamin, an emerging artist with deep roots in the church and a unique journey into the world of hip-hop. Recorded at the beautiful National Public Housing Museum in Chicago, the episode highlights the intersection of community, culture, and come up. Oswin shares his experiences growing up in Brooklyn and the challenges he faced tra...

In episode four of the Groundwaves Podcast, host Murs welcomes Oble Reed, a rising star from Seattle who shares his journey through the hip-hop landscape. The episode dives deep into Oble's unique path, from his early days as the regrettably named Moondrop to his current work that embraces community and collaboration. Murs and Oble discuss the power of mentorship, the importance of authenticity in...

In episode three of the Groundwaves Podcast, host Murs sits down with the multi-talented Mega Ran, a Grammy-nominated rapper who has carved out a unique niche in the world of nerdcore. They explore Mega Ran's journey from a kid in Philadelphia to becoming a respected figure in both hip-hop and gaming culture. Murs and Mega Ran discuss the importance of authenticity in music, the intersection of hi...

In this second episode of the Groundwaves Podcast, host Murs dives deep into conversation with Gifted Gab, one of the finest MCs to ever come out of Seattle's Central District. Gab shares about her experiences navigating the realms of sync music and creative collaboration. She highlights the importance of relationships and mentorship in building a successful career as a creative. From her early da...

Hosted by LA Hip Hop legend Murs, The Groundwaves Podcast takes you inside one of the nation's premier hip-hop community-building programs. Each episode features intimate conversations with established artists sharing their favorite mentorship moments and stories from the Groundwaves stages throughout the country. Discover how a West Coast rap icon is building real-life community in the digital ag...

Hosted by LA Hip Hop legend MURS, The Groundwaves Podcast takes you inside one of the nation's premier hip-hop community-building programs. Each episode features intimate conversations with established artists who share their favorite mentorship moments and stories from Groundwaves stages across the country. Discover how a West Coast rap icon is building real-life community in the digital age, one...