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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.
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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
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https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880
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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
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https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880
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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.
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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.
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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 all the details.
Listen to the album on Spotify:
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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 alongside two of the finest fast rappers in the world, Eligh and Scarub.
Listen to the album on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRl
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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:
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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 relationships with artists and promoters as he navigates the complexities of running a major touring festival operation. Murs candidly speaks on the highs and lows of taking on such a massive responsibility. Join us on Patreon as Murs reminisces about the unforgettable moments, the artists who graced the stage, and the cultural impact of Paid Dues.
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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 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRl
Listen to the album on Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-president/291296957
Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:
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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 the album on Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-president/291296957
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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 to the album on Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-president/291296957
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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.
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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.
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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 Murs For President and closes out the night with some questions from the live audience.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the show and special shout-outs to Indie Local & Arrow Lodge Brewing, Sean Kantrowitz, Damien Jemison, Joe Kidd & Family, Malcolm Favor, 60 EAST, Andres Tardio, Vic, and of course Savant Young!
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Picking up from last week, Murs continues to break down his latest collaboration with Mr. Len of Company Flow, "Paris" from the Life In Dakota project. He unpacks each bar's references and significance, offering a look into his writing process.
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Breaking from the usual format this week, Murs offers insights into his newest collaboration with Mr. Len of Company Flow fame breaking down the lyrics and providing background on his decades-long relationship with Mr. Len.
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https://lifeindakota.bandcamp.com/album/paris
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In this second episode covering the song "Everything" from his 2008 Warner Bros. debut, "Murs For President" Murs shares the behind-the-scenes story about the surprising sample the song is centered around. He begins the episode by sharing further reflections from his recent trip to Brazil.
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This is just a preview of the new Patreon exclusive podcast series "The History Of Paid Dues". You can hear the full episode and access other bonus content by becoming a member at:
https://www.patreon.com/Murs316
In this second episode of the series, Murs dives deep into the second annual event, from the inception of the festival to its legendary performances, Murs shares his personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped the iconic event. Join us on Patreon as Murs reminisces about the unforgettable moments, the artists who graced the stage, and the cultural impact of Paid Dues.
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In this fifth episode of the series covering his 2008 Warner Bros. debut, "Murs For President" Murs shares the real-life story behind the song "Everything" and how it relates to an incident he recently experienced in Brazil.
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In this fourth episode of the series covering his 2008 Warner Bros. debut, "Murs For President" Murs breaks down another Scoop DeVille-produced track "Can It Be (Half a Million Dollars and 18 Months Later)" offering insights into major label production processes.
Listen to the album on Spotify:
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