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American rapper from California
Carter (
right ) and 9th Wonder performing at
Paid Dues in 2008
Nicholas Neil Carter[1]
(1978-03-16 ) March 16, 1978 (age 46 )
Los Angeles, California , United States
Hip hop , rock
1992–present
Rhymesayers
DD172
BluRoc
Duck Down
EMI
Veritech
Living Legends
The White Mandingos
www
Musical artist
Nicholas Neil Carter (born March 16, 1978), better known by his stage name Murs , is an American rapper . His name is an acronym (or backronym ) for which he himself has created multiple meanings, such as "Making the Universe Recognize and Submit" or "Making Underground Raw Shit."[2]
Murs is a former member of the rap group Living Legends , along with Luckyiam , Sunspot Jonz , The Grouch , Scarub , Eligh , Aesop, Bicasso and Arata.[3] 3 Melancholy Gypsys (along with Scarub and Eligh),[4] Felt (along with Slug ),[5] Terrace Martin ).[6] Whole Wheat Bread .[7]
On October 13, 2016, Murs set a Guinness World Record for rapping for 24 hours non-stop during a live stream on Twitch .
On June 11, 2013, Murs released an album as lead vocalist of a band called The White Mandingos . The album is entitled The Ghetto is Tryna Kill Me .[8]
Murs signed with Strange Music in 2014 and has released three studio albums through the label. His record deal with Strange Music was a three-album deal.
Murs formed 3 Melancholy Gypsys with fellow Alexander Hamilton High School classmates Scarub and Eligh .[9] Mystik Journeymen , and joined them in the Living Legends collective in 1996.[10] F'Real [11]
Alongside Slug , Murs has been part of the group Felt since 2002.[12] The End of the Beginning Definitive Jux , was released in 2003.[13] Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition 9th Wonder , in 2004.[14] Murray's Revenge [15] Warner Bros. , his debut album for the label being Murs for President [16] Sweet Lord [17]
Murs released Varsity Blues 2 , a follow-up to his Varsity Blues Aesop Rock , Terrace Martin and Droop-E , in 2011.[18] This Generation Fashawn , in 2012.[19]
Murs was invited by Sacha Jenkins , a hip hop journalist, to join the group The White Mandingos , a collaboration between Jenkins and Bad Brains bassist Daryl Jenifer .[20] The Ghetto is Tryna Kill Me , on June 11, 2013 under the Fat Beats record label.[21]
On February 7, 2014, it was announced via Tech N9ne 's Facebook page that Murs was signed to his record label Strange Music .[22] !Mursday¡ album[23] Have a Nice Life Captain California A Strange Journey into the Unimaginable on his birthday in 2018 – all through Strange Music. In between projects, Murs partnered once again with 9th Wonder to create Brighter Daze
Personal life [ edit ]
Murs has one adopted child.[24] [25] [26] [27] [28] gay rights ; the video for his song "Animal Style" features his character kissing another man.[29] [30]
Murs is known as a fan of comic books ; there are videos on the internet of him at Midtown Comics in New York City.[31]
Discography [ edit ]
Filmography [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ "LAist Interview: MURS" . LAist. October 7, 2008. Archived from the original on December 11, 2008.
^ Eric K. Arnold (April 1, 2005). "The Living Legends' Hip-Hop Masterpiece" . XLR8R. Archived from the original on October 26, 2013.
^ Anna Almendrala (May 18, 2012). "LACMA Hip Hop Concerts: Murs Of 3MG Kicks Off Summer Series (VIDEO, PHOTOS)" . The Huffington Post .
^ Adam Figman (November 30, 2009). "Felt - Felt 3: A Tribute to Rosie Perez" . URB. Archived from the original on February 13, 2010.
^ "Murs & Terrace Martin: On Melrose (Music Video)" . Baller Status. January 5, 2011.
^ "Murs & Whole Wheat Bread Are The Invincibles (Free EP + Video)" . Okay Player. July 6, 2012.
^ Frannie Kelley (August 13, 2013). "The White Mandingos: Music That Defies Definition ". National Public Radio.
^ "LACMA: Through The Mic featuring Murs and 3MG" . The 5th Element Magazine. May 31, 2012.
^ Bradley Torreano. "MURS Biography" . Allmusic .
^ Luke Fox (November 2011). "Murs - Interviews" . Exclaim! .
^ Tom Breihanon (September 3, 2009). "Aesop Rock, Atmosphere's Slug, and Murs Team for Felt 3" . Pitchfork Media.
^ Matt Kallman (April 23, 2003). "Murs: The End of the Beginning" . Pitchfork Media.
^ Rollie Pemberton (March 15, 2004). "Murs: Murs 3:16 - The 9th Edition" . Pitchfork Media.
^ Peter Macia (March 21, 2006). "Murs: Murray's Revenge" . Pitchfork Media.
^ Michael Denslow (October 15, 2008). "Album Review: Murs – Murs For President" . Consequence of Sound .
^ Omar Mouallem (September 2008). "Murs & 9th Wonder - Sweet Lord" . Exclaim! .
^ Jake Paine (April 13, 2011). "Murs Releases Sequel "Varsity Blues 2," Production By Aesop Rock, Droop-E" . Hip Hop DX . Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2012 .
^ Luke Fox (September 24, 2012). "Murs & Fashawn - This Generation" . Exclaim! .
^ Jay Balfour (July 5, 2013). "The White Mandingos Analyze Adam Yauch's Role In Their Formation" Archived 2014-08-08 at the Wayback Machine . Hip Hop DX.
^ Jake Crates (March 4, 2013). "Murs and New Group “The White Mandingos” Announce New Concept Album" . All Hip Hop.
^ Rys, Dan (2014-02-07). "Murs Signs With Tech N9ne's Strange Music - XXL" . Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2014-07-13 .
^ "¡Mayday! And Murs Craft A Ripe Summer Album With '¡MURSDAY!' - XXL" . XXL Mag . 10 June 2014. Retrieved 2018-04-10 .
^ Baker, Soren (May 17, 2013). "Murs Adopted Two Kids To "Help Change Someone's Life" | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHopDX" . HipHopDX the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015 .
^ Hernandez, Victoria (June 22, 2015). "Murs Explains Why He Returned His Older Son To Foster Care" . HipHopDX . Retrieved 2017-06-16 .
^ "Murs on Instagram: "Together. That's how we've faced our biggest fear and our brighter future. After losing our first son during delivery. We knew that this…" . Instagram . Archived from the original . Retrieved 2018-04-10 .
^ "Instagram" . Instagram.com . Retrieved 25 May 2023 .
^ "Be Nice (feat. Brady Watt) by Thees Handz, The Grouch & Murs" . 17 October 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2023 – via Apple Music .
^ Grindley, Lucas (July 14, 2012). "Rapper Murs Kisses Another Man to Call Out Hip Hop Homophobes | Advocate.com" . The Advocate Here Media . Retrieved May 4, 2015 .
^ Burra, Kevin; Wong, Curtis M (September 16, 2012). "Murs' 'Animal Style' Video: Rapper Supports Gay Rights, Kisses A Man In New Clip (GRAPHIC)" . The Huffington Post AOL . Retrieved May 4, 2015 .
^ Fuse, Murs Goes Comic Book Shopping archived from the original on 2021-12-12, retrieved 2019-01-10
^ A., Aron (September 19, 2020). "MURS & Dee-1 Team Up On "He's The Christian, I'm The Rapper" . HotNewHipHop . Retrieved September 20, 2020 .
External links [ edit ]
Murs Rules the World
The End of the Beginning
Murs for President
Have a Nice Life
Captain California
Murray's Revenge
Sweet Lord
Fornever
The Final Adventure
Brighter Daze
The Iliad Is Dead and The Odyssey Is Over (2019)
Creative Differences
Classic
Felt 2: A Tribute to Lisa Bonet
Felt 3: A Tribute to Rosie Perez
Felt 4 U
Slug (rapper)
Little Brother
The Foreign Exchange
Cesar Comanche
Chaundon
Edgar Allen Floe
Khrysis
L.E.G.A.C.Y.
Phonte
Big Pooh
Sean Boog
Notable albums by
Connected
Sleepers
True Links
National Anthem
The Minstrel Show
The Commercial Free EP
Getback
Leave It All Behind
Leftback LP
Supastition
Nicolay
Skyzoo
Murs
Kaze
Sean Price
Buckshot
Darien Brockington
Eligh
Luckyiam
Scarub
Sunspot Jonz
Creative Differences
Classic
Eligh
Scarub
Murs
VIAF
WorldCat
United States
Greece
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