BEST RAPPER IN L.A. PRESENTS....THE GROUNDWAVES PODCAST

In this special sneak peek at Murs' new show, THE GROUNDWAVES PODCAST, Murs takes you inside one of the nation's premier hip-hop community-building programs. Each episode features intimate conversations with established artists sharing their favorite mentorship moments and stories from the Groundwaves stages throughout the country. Discover how a West Coast rap icon is building real-life community in the digital age, one open-mic at a time. This is where raw talent meets seasoned wisdom, and where the future of hip-hop is being shaped.

In this premiere episode, Murs introduces himself and the Groundwaves program. He breaks down a day in the life of a Groundwaves participant in its current iteration in Chicago 2026. The legendary MC goes on to offer background on his career, the open-mic scene that inspired him as a young artist, and what led him to develop Groundwaves.

Subscribe to Groundwaves Podcast here:

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Find out more about Groundwaves here:

https://www.groundwaveshiphop.com/

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Taking a detour from covering his debut solo album on Strange Music, "Have A Nice Life", Murs shares some stories from the road, comparing and contrasting his experiences touring in various stages of his career leading up to his first official tour with Strange Music.

To hear even more stories from the road, purchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol. 1, here:

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Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:

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In this second episode covering his debut solo album on Strange Music, "Have A Nice Life", Murs breaks down the standout tracks "Suprises", "Mi Corazon" & "Woke Up Dead" outlining the personal experiences behind the lyrics of each song.

Purchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol. 1, and exclusive F.A.M.I.L.Y themed shirts:

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Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:

https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs

Watch Murs Live Streams on Twitch:

https://www.twitch.tv/murs

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In this first episode covering his debut solo album on Strange Music, "Have A Nice Life", Murs breaks down the title track, his relationship with Tech N9ne, and the productive culture that is Strange Music.

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 Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:

https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs

Watch Murs Live Streams on Twitch:

https://www.twitch.tv/murs

Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:

https://www.patreon.com/Murs316

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This is just a preview of Murs' Patreon exclusive podcast series "The History Of Paid Dues". You can hear all four episodes in full by becoming a Patreon member at:

https://www.patreon.com/Murs316

In this long-awaited fourth edition of the Patreon Exclusive Podcast Series, The History of Paid Dues, Murs tells the behind-the-scenes stories of the 4th iteration of the festival in March of 2009, which featured Slaughterhouse, Atmosphere, Eyeda & Abilities, Cage, Living Legends, and more in San Bernardino, CA.

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 Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:

https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs

Watch Murs Live Streams on Twitch:

https://www.twitch.tv/murs

Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:

https://www.patreon.com/Murs316

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In this transitional episode before covering his 2015 solo effort "Have A Nice Life", Murs breaks down the myriad of collaborative projects he did between his major album releases around 2012-2015, offering background on what led him to work with Strange Music, Terrace Martin, The White Mandingos, Danger Mouse, and more.

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 Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:

https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs

Watch Murs Live Streams on Twitch:

https://www.twitch.tv/murs

Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:

https://www.patreon.com/Murs316

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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 Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:

https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs

Watch Murs Live Streams on Twitch:

https://www.twitch.tv/murs

Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:

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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 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:

https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs

Watch Murs Live Streams on Twitch:

https://www.twitch.tv/murs

Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:

https://www.patreon.com/Murs316

Follow us on IG:

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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 shirts:

https://www.johnnyplantain.com/

Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:

https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs

Support the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:

https://www.patreon.com/Murs316

Follow us on IG:

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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-1

Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:

https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/murs

Watch Murs Live Streams on Twitch:

https://www.twitch.tv/murs

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/

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