BURBANK, CA (Warner Bros. Records/ Record Collection) - Record Collection artist Murs announces nationwide tour March 29th with acclaimed producer 9th Wonder and labelmates Supreeme. In conjunction with Tuesday's release of his new album "Murray's Revenge," west coast underground hip-hop phenom Murs will be heading out on a two-month nationwide tour with 9th Wonder and labelmates Supreeme, the first act that he signed to Record Collection. This tour will be making stops in major cities across the US including NY, Chicago, San Francisco and Philadelphia.
"Murray's Revenge" follows the runaway acclaim of Murs' last album, 2004's instant classic "3:16 - The 9th Edition" (Def Jux). 3:16 was Murs' first collabo with 9th Wonder of Little Brother & Jay-Z fame. 9th Wonder first gained fame with his group Little Brother and has since gone on to produce for Mary J. Blige, M.O.P., Freeway, Destiny's Child and more. Murs & 9th's first collaboration ended up on numerous Top 10's and Best of 2004 lists. With Murray's Revenge Murs is able to once again give his listeners an honest and refreshing look into his world and issues that are still of importance to this day through his lyrics.
During his career he has had the opportunity to collaborate with everyone from Aesop Rock, Atmosphere, Company Flow, Little Brother, Jean Grae, Living Legends, Aceyalone, Shock G, E-40 and many more. He got his start in the Living Legends and still remains affiliated with the group. Murs organized and headlined the 'Paid Dues' Independent Hip-Hop Festival on March 11th at the Shrine Expo Center which also featured underground hip-hop heavyweights El-P, Aesop Rock, Brother Ali and more. Over 6,000 fans attended the show and the LA Times said "There's a vibrant rap scene with advanced lyricism, stinging political commentary and quality DJ performances that continues to flourish in a seemingly parallel universe..."
Murs is at the forefront on this burgeoning scene.
March 30 - Orlando, FL @ Back Booth
April 1 - Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
April 2 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
April 3 - Carboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
April 4 - Roanoke, VA @ Awful Arthur's
April 5 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
April 6 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
April 7 - Hamden, CT @ Hamden United Plains Church
April 8 - New York, NY @ Knitting Factory
April 9 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
April 12 - New York, NY @ Sound Lab
April 13 - Lansing, MI @ Temple Club
April 14 - Carbondale, IL @ Hangar 9
April 15 - Milwaukee, WI @ Onopa Brewing Company
April 16 - Chicago, IL @ Abbey Pub
April 17 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
April 18 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Hall/Underground
April 19 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada
April 20 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
April 21 - Fort Collins, CO @ Aggie Theater
April 22 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
April 23 - Boise, ID @ The Bouquet
April 25 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
April 26 - Portland, OR @ Berbati's Pan
April 27 - San Jose, CA @ Agenda Lounge
April 28 - San Francisco, CA @ Mighty
April 29 - Sacramento, CA @ Stoney Inn
April 30 - Indio, CA @ Coachella
May 1 - Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse
May 2 - Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
May 5 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
May 7 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
Murs was brought on as an A&R consultant with Record Collection when he signed his new deal. Known more for their indie rock releases, Murs gives the label an opportunity to make an impression in the hip-hop world as well. His first signing to the label is Atlanta natives, Supreeme who will be opening up for Murs on tour. The group will be releasing their new album, Supremacy on April 11th.
