Hip-hop artist Murs has announced a nationwide tour kicking off March 30 th with acclaimed producer 9th Wonder and labelmates Supreeme. In conjunction with the recent release of his new album "Murray's Revenge," west coast underground hip-hop phenomenon Murs will be heading out on a two-month nationwide tour. 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 hip-hop rap MC s 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 & legendary rap artist Jay-Z fame. 9th Wonder first gained fame with his group Little Brother and has since gone on to produce for many hip-hop, rap and R&B artists such as 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 Murs 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. Murs 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..." 1 / 5
Murs Tour Date Calendar 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 2 / 5
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 3 / 5
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. Check out Murs Murray's Revenge (Record Collection) in stores now. 4 / 5
For more information on Murs please visit www.recordcollectionmusic.com www.murs316.net 5 / 5