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Love and Rockets, Vol. 1: The Transformation

Murs

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An indie-rap icon who's steadily put out quality music since the early '90s, Murs is part of the groups 3 Melancholy Gypsies and Living Legends, as well as side projects like Felt (with Slug), The Righteous Brothers, and The Invincibles. As a solo artist, he's dropped dozens of releases and maintains a relentless touring schedule, playing shows and underground festivals around the world every year. Love and Rockets is his first full album since 2008's Murs for President, and it features the razor-sharp lyricism, bold bravado, and intense storytelling he's known for. It's backed by exceptional production from North Carolina's Ski Beatz, best known for his work with Camp Lo and early Jay-Z. Subject matter moves effortlessly from ex-girl drama ("Remember 2 Forget") to golden-era California pride ("Eazy-E") to a tortured love affair that ends tragically ("Animal Style"). It's another great record from one of the hardest-working emcees in the business. Also check out "Hip Hop and Love," "International," and "Dream On" featuring Dee-1. 

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The best, most focused, Murs album in years!!

Very tight, very focused, on point lyrics. Outstanding production. It feels like SKIBEATZ' instrumentals brought life to a Murs that was getting slightly repetitive and stale. Don't get me wrong, Murs is one of the all time best, but his last few albums, while they weren't terrible, just didn't live up to the high standards he set for himself with his earlier efforts. If 11 years ago in 2000 you asked yourself what a Murs album would sound like 2011, "Love and Rockets" would be pretty close to what you'd imagine. The backdrop is a mix of laid back, groovy rhythms (mixed with a couple bangers) that all have a very modern sound to them and the forefront is that straight up, witty, easy to listen to, vintage Murs flow. It's a good mix of old and new and it blends beautifully on this record. 5 stars hands down. Can't wait to hear Vol. 2!!!

Dope

Murs never let's me down. Always good for the true hip hop heads bah lee dat.

Cedric G

Very good album for someone who I really didn't have interest in but can ride to this ez.. Great beats and flow with hood story that we can really to with understanding. Murs thumbs up must buy album now.

Biography

Born: March 16, 1978 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

A longtime friend of Definitive Jux leader El-P, rapper Murs first appeared as a solo artist in 2003, after nearly a decade of working with various groups in the underground. Based in Los Angeles, his first single was released in 1993, and came from a self-released album by his first group, 3 Melancholy Gypsies. The track barely made a dent, but it did catch the attention of indie hip-hop fans in the area. Through time, the group members...
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