WHUDDUP’THO? MURS, his pseudonym is an acronym that stands for “Making Underground Raw Shit.”

3 Melancholy Gypsies (aka 3MG) released their first single in 1993. Shortly after that, MURS, Scarub (vocals) and Eligh (vocals/producing), went on to join the underground group know as the Living Legends. MURS doesn’t see a reprise of 3MG. In the HipHopHeadz interview, he said, “Except for Slug, I don’t see myself working with anybody in the near-future. I want to be in control. I want to do what I want to do. Every project I’ve been a part of, I feel like I was never been able to do what I wanted to do. I want 150% creative control, even though I know that’s not a real percentage, but I have to get this out of my system. Then we can talk about a new 3MG album.” Living Legends consists of Sunspot Jonz, Luckyiam, The Grouch, Scarub, Eligh, Aesop, Bicasso, Arata and MURS. They joined forces in 1996, while several members were still living in Oakland, CA. The members eventually migrated south to Los Angeles, CA. Although still a member, MURS no longer tours or works with the group although he appeared with them this summer on the Paid Dues Tour. He denies there is any friction in the group, and attributes the lack of firsthand involvement to them being “together for ten years and everybody is creating their own thing.”

A few more projects your man MURS has taken part in, are:

Felt – A hip hop duo formed by MURS and rapper Slug (Atmosphere). As Felt they have released three albums and toured together to support the albums.
The Netherworlds – A hip hop group consisting of MURS, producer Anacron, and rapper Himself.
The Righteous Brothers Project – A hip hop group consisting of MURS, Eligh, Scarub (3MG) and Basik MC.
The Underbosses – A project rumored to be in the works consisting of MURS and Luckyiam.PSC.
The Invincible(s) – A hip hop / rock group formed by MURS and Whole Wheat Bread debuted at the 2008 Coachella music.

MURS and 9th Wonder have also collaborated a few times. The three albums they have together are by far one of the most listened to in my iTunes. MURS is a busy character. Aside from all his music, he is also a host on Current TV.

Discography

Solo
1997 – F’Real
1999 – Good Music – Veritech
2000 – Murs Rules the World – LLCrew
2001 – Murs Is My Best Friend – LLCrew
2003 – The End of the Beginning – Definitive Jux
2007 – Murs 3:16 Presents… Murs and the Misadventures of the Nova Express
2008 – Murs for President – Warner Bros.

Collaborative Albums
2001 – Pals (w/ The Netherworlds)
2002- Almost Famous (w/ Living Legends)
2002 – Felt: A Tribute to Christina Ricci (with Slug)
2003 – Crappy Old Shit (w/ Living Legends)
2004 – Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition (with 9th Wonder) – Definitive Jux
2004 – Creative Differences (w/ Living Legends)
2005 – Grand Caravan to the Rim of the World (with 3 Melancholy Gypsys)
2005 – Felt, Vol. 2: A Tribute to Lisa Bonet (with Slug)
2005 – Classic (w/ Living Legends)
2006 – Murray’s Revenge (with 9th Wonder) – Record Collection
2008 – Sweet Lord (with 9th Wonder)
2009 – Felt 3: A Tribute To Rosie Perez (with Slug)

EPs
1996 – Bac for No Good Reason EP (with 3 Melancholy Gypsys)
1996 – Comurshul EP (with 3 Melancholy Gypsys)
1999 – 3:16 the EP – LLCrew
1999 – “Good Music (remix)” – LLCrew
2000 – “24 Hrs. w/a G/The Two Step” – LLCrew
2000 – “Bac for No Good Reason” – LLCrew
2000 – “The Netherworlds” – Murs, Anacron & Himself
2000 – Do More + Yeah EP
2002 – Varsity Blues EP
2003 – “Def Cover” – Definitive Jux
2003 – “Risky Business/Brotherly Love” – Definitive Jux
2005 – “Hustle/Bartender” – N2O
2007 – “Better Than the Best” – Warner Bros.

Singles
2007 – “Better Than the Best”
2008 – “Can It Be (Half a Million Dollars and 18 Months Later)”
2009 – Murs & Far East Movement: Break Up [Remix] (The OJ Song)

Compilations
2005 – Walk Like a Man – Genaro Bautista Jr – Legendary Music
2005 – The Genocide in Sudan – Various

DVDs
MC*TV *Mass Chaos (1998) LLCrew
Walk Like a Man (2005) Legendary Music
Murray’s Revenge: The DVD (2007) Record Collection

Video game appearances
“Transitions az a Rydah” is featured in Tony Hawk’s Underground
The song “L.A.” from his album Murray’s Revenge, appeared on the soundtrack of the E.A. video game NBA Live 2007.[7]
“Dreadlocks” is featured in the EA Sports NFL Football game Madden NFL 08.
“Lookin Fly” Is featured in Midnight Club LA.
“SWC” Is Featured In WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009.