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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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Ep #94 Animal Style pt. 2

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2025/10/14

In this final episode covering the first album of his Love & Rockets trilogy, "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," Murs continues breaking down the anti-bigotry epic "Animal Style". He details how he dealt with the varied reactions the song garnered from his friends, family, and community members and how that affected him.Purchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol. 1, and exclusive F.A.M.I.L.Y themed shirts:https://www.johnnyplantain.com/Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The

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Ep #93 Animal Style pt. 1

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2025/09/19

In this episode, Murs continues covering the first album of his Love & Rockets trilogy, "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," this time breaking down the motivations behind the anti-bigotry epic "Animal Style". He reflects on taking a stand that stood in opposition to the cultural norms of the community in which he was raised.Purchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol. 1, and exclusive F.A.M.I.L.Y themed shirts:https://www.johnnyplantain.com/Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16

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Ep #92 RhymeFest LA & Aesop Tribute

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2025/09/12

In this special heartfelt episode, Murs reflects on the tragic loss of his Living Legends brother Derick McElroy AKA Aesop The Black Wolf, who passed away unexpectedly on August 17, just one day after Murs' already Legendary performance at RhymeFest LA. Murs shares memories from his relationship with Aesop and takes you behind the scenes of his Iconic set at L.A.'s annual underground Hip Hop Festival.Purchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol. 1, and exclusive F.A.M.I.L.Y themed

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1:00:38

Ep #91 - 316 Ways

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2025/08/27

In this episode, Murs continues covering the first album of his Love & Rockets trilogy, "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," this time breaking down the making of "316 Ways," explaining the nuances of sample-based production vs live instrumentation. Murs also shares about his recent experiences at Cazadero Performing Arts Family Camp and Comic Con 2025.Purchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol. 1:https://www.johnnyplantain.com/product/tour-story-vol-1Buy the new album "Love &

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Ep #90 Dream On

Best Rapper In L.A. ·

2025/08/14

In this episode, Murs continues covering the first album of his Love & Rockets trilogy, "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," this time breaking down the making of the Dee-1-assisted track "Dream On." He reflects on his relationship with Dee-1 and the influence of New Orleans on Hip Hop.Purchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol. 1:https://www.johnnyplantain.com/product/tour-story-vol-1Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and

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EP #89 WESTSIDE LOVE, LIFE & TIME, REACH HIRE

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2025/07/23

In this episode, Murs continues covering the first album of his Love & Rockets trilogy, "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," breaking down the stories behind "Westside Love", "Life & Time", and "Reach Hire." He also reflects on his relationship with Damon Dash and TDE.See Murs at Comic-Con on 7/26:https://comiccon2025.sched.com/event/271Yt/hip-hop-and-comics-cultures-combiningSee Murs at the pre-Comic-Con event at Mixed Grounds on

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Ep #88 Los Angeles Update

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2025/07/11

In this unique episode, Murs takes a break from covering "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation" to share his unbridled thoughts on colonization, immigration, and injustice as federal agents swarm his beloved Los Angeles in response to the anti-ICE rebellion happening on the streets of "South Central America."For resources, legal support, and updates on the ongoing situation in L.A., follow this FYI project:https://fyi.me/p/protectyourrightsPurchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol

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Ep #87 International & S-K-I-B-E-A-T-Z

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2025/06/19

Continuing his coverage of the album "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," Murs shares the stories behind the songs "International," which stem from his many trips touring around the globe, and the classic Locksmith and Ski Beatz collaboration "S-K-I-B-E-A-T-Z"Purchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol. 1:https://www.johnnyplantain.com/product/tour-story-vol-1Stream 5 brand new singles from the final album in this trilogy: "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)"https://ffm.to/murs316Buy

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Ep #86 Remember 2 Forget/Hip Hop & Love

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2025/06/04

Continuing his coverage of the album "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," Murs shares the stories behind the fan favorite break-up song "Remember 2 Forget" and the Tabi Bonney collab "Hip Hop & Love."Stream 4 brand new singles from the final album in this trilogy: "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)"https://ffm.to/murs316Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/mursListen to the album

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Ep #85 Eazy-E pt.3

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2025/05/26

In this third and final episode, covering the song "Eazy-E" from "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," Murs points out some of the lesser-known influences that impacted him as an aspiring Hip Hop artist from South Central L.A.Stream 3 brand new singles from the final album in this trilogy: "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)"https://ffm.to/murs316Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and

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Ep #84 Eazy-E Continued

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2025/04/23

In this fifth episode, covering "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," Murs continues analyzing his lyrics from the song "Eazy-E" and goes into further detail about the roots of West Coast Hip Hop and how it's culture left a lasting impact on him as a young artist and South Central L.A. residentStream 3 brand new singles from the final album in this trilogy: "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)"https://ffm.to/murs316Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now

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Ep #83 Eazy-E

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2025/04/10

In this fourth episode, covering "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," Murs breaks down the song "Eazy-E" and explains the massive impact that West Coast "Gangsta Rap" had on him as an aspiring young L.A. artist.Stream 3 brand new singles from the final album in this trilogy: "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)"https://ffm.to/murs316Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/mursSEE MURS ON

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Ep #82 "67 Cutlass Continued"

Best Rapper In L.A. ·

2025/04/03

In this third episode, covering "Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation," Murs continues his breakdown of"67 Cutlass,"the Ski Beatz-produced banger that continues his long lineage of great story-telling songs.Stream 3 brand new singles from the final album in this trilogy: "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)"https://ffm.to/murs316Buy "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl tape and CD:https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/mursSEE MURS ON TOUR! Buy Tickets for

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Ep #81 "67 Cutlass" & Other Tales From The SouthWest

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2025/03/27

In this second episode covering Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation, Murs reflects on his current tour life and outlines some of his most impactful experiences in the great American Southwest, where the fictional story of his fan favorite, Ski Beatz-produced song "67 Cutlass" is set.Stream the brand new single "Silverlake Rec League":https://ffm.to/murs316SEE MURS ON TOUR! Buy Tickets for The Last Run Tour:https://www.murs316.com/event-listListen to the album on

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Ep #80 Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation

Best Rapper In L.A. ·

2025/03/14

In this first episode covering Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation, Murs reflects on his journey as he gears up for the release of his new single "Silver Lake Rec League," dropping on March 14. He dives deep into the creative process behind the upcoming album, sharing stories about his collaborations with producer Jesse Shatkin and the significance of the B-side track "Flowers for Will I Am." Murs also gives flowers to the super producer Ski Beatz and focuses on the recording process for

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Ep #79 It's Over

Best Rapper In L.A. ·

2025/02/19

Continuing the coverage of his 9th Wonder collaborative album The Final Adventure, Murs breaks down the closing track "It's Over" which was originally intended to be the last 9th Wonder & Murs collaboration. He reflects on why that didn't turn out to be the case and looks ahead to his upcoming final tour and album.If you'd like to help some of the victims of the LA wildfires, Murs recommends these GoFundMe

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Ep #78 Better Way pt. 2

Best Rapper In L.A. ·

2025/02/04

Continuing the coverage of the track "Better Way" from his 9th Wonder collaborative album The Final Adventure, Murs resumes sharing his insights on the song interspersed with reflections on the current political and cultural landscape.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=sharingLA Fire Relief Information &

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Ep #77 Better Way pt.1

Best Rapper In L.A. ·

2025/01/28

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=sharingLA Fire Relief Information & Resources:https://fyi.me/p/firereliefSEE MURS ON TOUR! Buy Tickets for The

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51:18

Ep #76 Dance With Me

Best Rapper In L.A. ·

2025/01/20

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-muZdcyoh82xqEW-pjZAU/edit?usp=sharingLA Fire Relief Information &

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Ep #75-Baby Girl, Walk Like A Woman, Tale Of Two Cities

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2025/01/08

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/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 on

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