With a major-label contract on the line (not to mention that presumptive presidential nomination), Murs was obviously ready to put his best foot forward -- and yes, Murs for President is just as ambitious as the title indicates. With a parade of tracks -- message tracks, lovers tracks, just-hanging tracks, back-in-the-day tracks, treat-her-like-a-queen tracks, political-outrage tracks, comeback tracks (subtitled "Half a Million Dollars and 18 Months Later"), life-on-the-road tracks -- Murs apparently wants to be all things to all rap fans (not a bad quality in someone hungry for higher office). Such a variety of themes isn't new for the underground's most ambitious rapper; it's only appropriate for one of the best tale-spinners in hip-hop, a West Coaster who once looked up to fellow storytellers E-40 and Ice Cube. And by including a fair share of tracks produced by 9th Wonder, it's reasonable for fans to hope that Murs would be able to bring along everything that made him a critical part of the rap underground on his trip to the mainstream. But it's clear from listening that all the rough spots (read: interesting eccentricities) that made Murs so special in the past have been polished right out of this major-label product. Guest spots for new labelmate will.i.am and Snoop Dogg do little to further the album, and the productions, with a few each from 9th Wonder and DJ Quik associates, don't do much to captivate listeners either. As with politics from the past to the present, Murs for President is energy without subtlety, clearly lacking a sense of humor as well as the back-and-forth interplay of Murs' best records -- what you could call shades of gray, as opposed to black and white.
Plenty of albums later, solo or duo or trio, Murs delivers his first major debut (via Warner Bros.) with Murs for President. Appropriately named during all the election talk, Murs is making his bid for a possible chair in the office of hip hop. Given his energetic, uplifting and very impressive performance on the Rock [...]
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I was checking out Murs' new album and came across this gem. There are pieces of this song that sound distinctly Kanye (the sped up Soul samples), but otherwise the song takes on an identity of its own. My points of interest, in order of interest:1. The drums. I love when producers use random ambient drum noises, pegged to a swung 16th, to accentuate the flow of the other elements. Another grou...
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As soon as I heard this album, I knew we were gonna do a sample set. Murs' new album Murs For President is just great from beginning to end. All of the samples we have listed here are straight from the CD jacket. It's possible that there are a few more that were not credited [...]
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Murs is a man of simple tastes-- sex, booze, music, video games-- and he is forthcoming about them. Other than honesty, what do Americans want in a leader, except maybe political experience and some semblance of a plan? The L.A. MC may not have either of those last two qualities, but that hasn't stopped him from announcing his candidacy with the title of his forthcoming major label debut: Murs ...
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Murs For President is high on my list for album of the year so far. I've been listening to this album non stop all week. Now, 2 tracks that didn't make the album have surfaced. Can it get any better than this? DOWNLOAD "DREADLOCKS" [prod by Rick Rock] DOWNLOAD "BETTER THAN THE BEST" [prod by Nottz] No Tags---Related [...]
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--- - |- Here's the first single off Murs for President, hitting ballots September 30th. Great beat, same sample as Juelz' Did You Miss Me off of this. Murs - Can It Be Props to HHDX via Shake. Previously: Murs & 9th Wonder - Sweet Lord (Album) | Murs EPK ~~- Murs
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My favorite emcee out right now drops a video to my favorite track of his latest album, Murs For President. It don't get much better than this… this video is crazy! No Tags---Related Articles at Kevin|Nottingham: This Is Hip Hop:No Related Posts
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--- - |- I still have that Sweet Lord in heavy rotation and it's got us all hyped for this Murs For President album. Off of the upcoming LP we have Murs' latest single "Can it Be." You can't go wrong with baby Mike Jack on the hook. Murs For President is in stores September 30th. >>>Download/Listen: Murs "Can It Be" spotted at nahright ~~- Murs
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I was checking out Murs' new album and came across this gem. There are pieces of this song that sound distinctly Kanye (the sped up Soul samples), but otherwise the song takes on an identity of its own. My points of interest, in order of interest:1. The drums. I love when producers use random ambient drum noises, pegged to a swung 16th, to accentuate the flow of the other elements. Another grou...
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If you check the blog often then you are well aware that Murs For President is another album dropping today. Tonight, Murs will be at Amoeba in Hollywood performing songs from the release. For those that won't be in the area there will be a live webcast of the show here at 6:30 pst (that's 9:30 est). So go buy the album now, or be amazed by the show tonight and buy it tomorrow [...]
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HipHopOfficial sat down with a little one on one with Murs. If you're not convinced that Murs For President is worth picking up, maybe this video will change your mind. I'm loving this album! And speaking of voting, remember to register to vote! This Monday is the last day to register to vote for the 2008 [...]
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Murs releases a new video for the track Can It Be , off his album Murs For President . He's escaping the clutches for The Man trying to hold him down! Oddly, The Man's men like to do a lot of weird and unnecessary flips and jumps in their pusuit to hold Murs and his message down. Lolligaggers! If they'd quit wasting so much time showing off it would be a lot easier... -----------------...
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Plenty of albums later, solo or duo or trio, Murs delivers his first major debut (via Warner Bros.) with Murs for President. Appropriately named during all the election talk, Murs is making his bid for a possible chair in the office of hip hop. Given his energetic, uplifting and very impressive performance on the Rock [...]
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"My name is Murs For President and I rap better than everyone." LMAO… Murs is that dude, yo! He's got shit to say… check it out! via Karmaloop No Tags---Related Articles at Kevin|Nottingham: This Is Hip Hop:No Related Posts
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Murs is really making a serious media push in anticipation of his upcoming album Murs For President (9/30). Here is some footage of Murs making a speech at the recent Democratic National Convention. He talks to the people about ways to get your friends to vote. As a bonus, here is another song off the album, "Time is Now" feat. Snoop Dogg. Follow me after the jump for part 2 of the video.M...
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At a recent Columbus, OH show these 3 go off freestyling on stage. This is probably one of the best legitimate freestyles I have heard in a long time. All 3 really seem to go off the dome instead of spitting prewritten verse. This is definitely worth a listen.
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