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/protectyourrights Purchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol. 1: ...
Jul 11, 2025•39 min
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-1 Stream 5 brand new singles from the final album in this trilogy: "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" https://ffm.to/...
Jun 19, 2025•51 min
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/murs316 Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD: https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs Listen t...
Jun 04, 2025•56 min
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/murs316 Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD: https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/coll...
May 26, 2025•55 min
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. resident Stream 3 brand new singles from the final album in this trilogy: "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" https://ffm.to/murs316 Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipati...
Apr 23, 2025•51 min
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/murs316 Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD: https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs S...
Apr 10, 2025•40 min
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/murs316 Buy "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl tape and CD: https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs SEE MURS ON TOUR! Buy...
Apr 03, 2025•34 min
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 3 brand new singles from the final album in this trilogy: "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" https://ffm.to/murs316 Buy "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl tape and C...
Mar 27, 2025•52 min
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 f...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 campaigns: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10VPn7I4DtanDZXBydK5QkU-muZdcyoh82xqEW-...
Feb 19, 2025•54 min
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=sharing LA Fire Relief Information & Resources: https://fyi.me/p/f...
Feb 04, 2025•46 min
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=sharing LA Fire Relief Information & Resources: https://fyi.me/p/firerelief SEE MURS ON TOUR! Buy Ticket...
Jan 28, 2025•46 min
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=sharing LA Fire Relief Information & Resources: https://fyi.me/p/fire...
Jan 20, 2025•51 min
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/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnez Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-adventure/575079049 Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here: https://www.patreon.com/Murs316 Follow us on IG: https://www.inst...
Jan 08, 2025•59 min
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/Murs316 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brilapod/ Tune into Mondaze with Murs on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/3point5 Check out Murs "Daddytron" Video Mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2edzhPUZ1M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Dec 31, 2024•18 min
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/Murs316 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brilapod/ Tune into Mondaze with Murs on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/3point5 Check out Murs "Daddytron" Video Mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2edzhPUZ1M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Dec 24, 2024•19 min
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/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnez Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-adventure/575079049 Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here: https://www.patreon.com/Murs316 ...
Dec 22, 2024•21 min
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. Galaxy Listen to the album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnez Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-adventure/575079049 Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch ...
Dec 13, 2024•48 min
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/3ZHUs1y4aOXHdX2DFBRnez Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-final-adventure/575079049 Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here: https://www.patreon.com/M...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880 Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here: https://www.patreon.com/Murs316 Follow us on IG:...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880 Support the podcast to get exclusive epis...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 14 min
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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880 Support the podcast to get exclusi...
Nov 14, 2024•45 min
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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880 Support the podcast to...
Nov 06, 2024•58 min
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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880 Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes a...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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/02Jahi5JyeAycCsYMM7b0J Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fornever/366502880 Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here: https://www.patreon.com/Mu...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min
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/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRl Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-president/291296957 Support the podcas...
Oct 19, 2024•59 min
In this episode, 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/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvRl Listen to the album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/murs-for-president/291296957 Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here: https://www.patreon.com/M...
Oct 12, 2024•44 min
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 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3LgQLDySa6Ef7qK3jsdvR...
Oct 04, 2024•33 min
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 Spotify: h...
Sep 25, 2024•50 min
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/Murs316 In 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 tourin...
Sep 20, 2024•13 min
