Album Review: Murs for President
October 5, 2009 by Tamara, FromTheCrowd.com Contributor
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By: Tamara, FromTheCrowd.com Contributor
Murs is far from being new to the rap game hence the title of his album that dropped in 2008 Murs for President. This is Murs 8th solo album and 1st album under Warner Bros Records. Murs is an acronym for Making Underground Raw Shit. As a record label artist Murs is now competing with the mainstream crowd with Murs for president. With releasing all of his previous solos albums as an underground artist it’s an interesting album for Murs. A lyrically talented individual with a different style then most rappers musically and his look it’s not the normal.
Murs for President has a great theme of running for president. Rapping about the important issues to him and who he is and where he comes from. All of these elements are essential when running for President. The album has a blues melody to it and his rap flow over the beat compliment each other, making songs that sound classic. Another attribute to the classic sound are the samples that are used throughout the album and the use of the instruments in the beats.
This album definitely has a positive message. I’m innocent lets you know that you don’t have to be helpless and then uses himself as an example of success. The science describes music as a science his rap sounds more like def jam poetry while the flute plays in the background. Everything track 6 Murs raps about not taking life for granted with lyrics like “I’m trying to make my tomorrows my yesterdays.” His last few tracks on the album are about loves ups and downs, a great way to end the album.
Murs for President, he has my vote! I don’t think that his album will compete with mainstream artists. I think that his unique style can either make him or break him. A great album when you need something mellow to relax to. I give it 4 stars.
