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Best Rapper In L.A.

Underground Rap Hero and West Coast Legend Murs, makes his case for why he is the best rapper in L.A. In each episode, Murs breaks down one album from his massive discography of classics from the 90s to today.Bonus episodes and early access available at: https://www.patreon.com/Murs316 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:55

Ep #74 Happy New Year From Murs!

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2024/12/31

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/Murs316Follow us on IG:https://www.instagram.com/brilapod/Tune into Mondaze with Murs on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/3point5Check out Murs "Daddytron" Video Mix:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2edzhPUZ1M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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19:29

Ep #73 ChristMURS Favorites

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2024/12/24

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/Murs316Follow us on IG:https://www.instagram.com/brilapod/Tune into Mondaze with Murs on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/3point5Check out Murs "Daddytron" Video Mix:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2edzhPUZ1M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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20:34

Ep #72 Funeral For A Killer pt.2

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2024/12/22

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/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnezListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-adventure/575079049Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:https://www.patreon.com/Murs316Follow us

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48:06

Ep #71 Funeral For A Killer

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2024/12/13

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. GalaxyListen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnezListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-adventure/575079049Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch

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1:00:40

Ep #70 The Final Adventure

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2024/12/06

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/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnezListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-adventure/575079049Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch

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1:08:36

Ep #69 Live From Roscoe's

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2024/11/30

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:https://www.patreon.com/Murs316Follow us on

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1:14:12

Ep #68 The Problem Is...

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2024/11/22

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes

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44:45

Ep #67- I Used To Love H.E.R. (Again) pt.2

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2024/11/14

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880Support the podcast to get exclusive

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58:06

Ep #66- I Used To Love H.E.R. (Again) pt.1

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2024/11/06

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880Support the podcast to get

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Ep #65 Fornever pt.2

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2024/10/29

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA

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1:06:34

Ep #64 Fornever & The Lick

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2024/10/23

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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0JListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch

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58:40

Ep #63 Road Is My Religion

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2024/10/19

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/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRlListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-president/291296957Support the podcast to get

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43:38

Ep #62 Breakthrough

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2024/10/12

In this final episode covering his 2008 Warner Bros. debut, "Murs For President" 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/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRlListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-president/291296957Support the podcast to get exclusive

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32:43

Ep. 61-Breakup (The OJ Song).....kinda.

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2024/10/04

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

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49:53

Ep #60 A Part of Me/ Laser beam

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2024/09/25

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

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BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: The History of Paid Dues...

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2024/09/20

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/Murs316In 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

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45:56

Ep #59 Love & Appreciate II

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2024/09/18

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/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRlListen to the album on Apple

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57:22

Ep #58 Me and This Jawn/ Think You Know Me

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2024/09/12

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/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRlListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-president/291296957Support the podcast

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Ep #57 Time Is Now

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2024/09/06

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 CharlieWilsonListen to the album on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRlListen to the album on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-president/291296957Support Murs and the

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57:32

#56 Better Than The Best

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2024/08/28

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 the podcast and get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:https://www.patreon.com/Murs316Follow us on

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