Best Rapper In L.A.

Continuing the coverage of his 9th Wonder collaborative album The Final Adventure, Murs breaks down the track "Better Way" and shares his reflections on his family's long-held religious traditions. If you'd like to help some of the victims of the LA wildfires, Murs recommends these GoFundMe campaigns: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10VPn7I4DtanDZXBydK5QkU-muZdcyoh82xqEW-pjZAU/edit?usp=sharing...

In this fifth episode covering his fifth 9th Wonder collaborative album The Final Adventure, Murs breaks down the track "Dance With Me" and shares his reflections on experiencing the tragic L.A. Wildfires firsthand. If you'd like to help some of the victims of the wildfires Murs mentions, their GoFundMe campaigns can all be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10VPn7I4DtanDZXBydK5QkU-muZ...

In this fourth episode covering his fifth 9th Wonder collaborative album The Final Adventure, Murs breaks down the tracks; "Baby Girl", "Walk Like A Woman", and "Tale Of Two Cities" Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnez Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-adventure/575079049 Support the podcast to get exclus...

Ring in the new year with Murs in this special bonus episode as he reflects on his only NYE show in Australia and reveals his New Year's resolution. Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here: https://www.patreon.com/Murs316 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brilapod/ Tune into Mondaze with Murs on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/3point5 Check out Murs "Daddytron" Vi...

In this special bonus Christmas episode Murs shares some of his holiday favorites from childhood gifts to songs and movies. Merry Christmas from BRILA! Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here: https://www.patreon.com/Murs316 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brilapod/ Tune into Mondaze with Murs on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/3point5 Check out Murs "Daddytron"...

In this short second episode covering his heart-wrenching song "Funeral For A Killer", Murs speaks on the making of the Dia de los Muertos-themed music video and explains the importance of addressing mental health. Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnez Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-adventure/575079049...

In this second episode covering his 9th Wonder collaborative album The Final Adventure, Murs reveals the heart-wrenching true story behind "Funeral For A Killer" and conversely celebrates the MLS Cup victory of his beloved hometown club the L.A. Galaxy Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnez Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/u...

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/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnez Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-adventure/575...

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880 Support the podc...

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on Apple...

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on...

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to...

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on Apple Music:...

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/3665...

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/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRl Listen to the al...

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/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRl Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-president/291...

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 the book to get a...

In this episode covering "A Part of Me" from his 2008 Warner Bros. debut, "Murs For President" Murs brings you behind the scenes of major label writing camps explaining the production process of this song from his perspective. He goes on to cover the latest single from 3 Melancholy Gypsys, "Laserbeam" outlining the progress of his double-time flows. Murs also speaks on what it's like to rap alongs...

This is just a preview of the new Patreon exclusive podcast series "The History Of Paid Dues". You can hear the full episodes and access other bonus content by becoming a member at: https://www.patreon.com/Murs316 In this third episode of the series, Murs brings you behind the scenes for the first-ever touring version of the legendary Paid Dues Festival. He explains the difficulties of maintaining...

In this episode covering the 9th Wonder-produced sequel song "Love & Appreciate II" from his 2008 Warner Bros. debut, "Murs For President" Murs explains what makes 9th Wonder such a great producer and not just a "beatmaker". Murs goes on to give context to the lyrics relating them to the complex relationships he was dealing with at the time of the album's recording. Listen to the album on Spot...

In this episode covering the Nottz-produced songs "Me and This Jawn" & "Think You Know Me" from his 2008 Warner Bros. debut, "Murs For President" Murs shares his thoughts on the classic samples used by the Legendary beatsmith on these tracks and explores how his life at the time inspired the lyrics. Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRl Listen to...

In this episode covering the Snoop Dogg-assisted song "Time Is Now" from his 2008 Warner Bros. debut, "Murs For President" Murs shares the behind-the-scenes story of the recording session and explains why it was so important to connect with West Coast legends like LaToiya Williams and Charlie Wilson Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRl Listen t...

In this episode, Murs breaks down the track "Better Than The Best" which was recorded for but excluded from the Murs For President album eventually being released as a 12-inch vinyl single alongside "Dreadlocks" He explains the significance of the famous Motown sample the beat is centered on, analyzes the lyrics line by line and speaks on his love for the song's legendary producer, Nottz. Support...

In this episode, Murs breaks down the track "Dreadlocks" which was recorded for but excluded from the Murs For President album eventually being released as a part of the Madden NFL 2008 video game soundtrack. He breaks down the cultural significance of Dreadlocks in the Rastafarian community and the parallels of his own experiences of people's perceptions and assumptions. Support the podcast and g...

Recorded live from L.A.'s Vintage Japanese Motor Union  this very special episode celebrates the 1-year anniversary of the Best Rapper In L.A. Podcast. The night started out with Murs interviewing his longtime friend and early collaborator Savant Young, owner of the venue and Founder of Fight Academy Pasadena. Murs goes on to briefly cover "Sooo Comfortable" the Kokane-assisted track from Mur...