Murs For President is Murs‘ (Wiki Page) seventh studio album which was set to be released on September 30th but was leaked on the 25th. It is Murs’ first album released by a major label which is a bit hypocritical considering his stage name is an acronym, standing for Making Underground Raw Shit.
This had to be one of hip hop’s most anticipated albums of the year. Reviewing it was very exciting considering not even iTunes has this ish yet. I came with high expectations and here are my conclusions:
I’m Innocent
The beat on this track has an annoying vocal sample on loop but other than that it is pretty decent. Murs has a great clear flow allowing you to spot some of his mentions to stuff like Oh You Mad Cuz I’m Stylin’ On Ya.
Lookin’ Fly ƒ Will.I.Am
Nice deep bass but I have to say that Murs rhymes are kinda wack. It’s a dance track, this is for all the mainstream fans who actually have money to buy the album.
The Science
It’s interesting that this track would be put in this position on the album. The lyrics are a lot more content-full and advanced than the previous. This is probably my favorite track production-wise on Murs For President because of the use of flutes.
Can’t It Be
This is basically an educated rant by Murs. Not a great beat, but nice use of vocal samples and Murs’ drops some conscious rhymes.
Everything
Skip track, good lyrics I guess, and an ok beat but overall, boring.
Road Is My Religion
Dope storytelling track about Murs’ tough life on the road and his struggles as an artist. A subtle guitar sample compliments the deep bass.
Sooo Comfortable
Chill song, jumps around topic wise, cool head banger but not what you are looking for if you want complex lyrics.
Time Is Now ƒ Snoop Dogg
The production and chorus on this track involve samples from a church choir and organ which Snoop Dogg’s flow fits perfectly with.
Think You Know Me
As you may have implied from the title, this track is about stereotypes Murs goes through daily mostly because of his appearance. Captivating lyrics and a sing a long chorus make this one of the best tracks on the album. I have a feeling Murs really just wants to say “Fuck You!”, but restrains himself.
Love And Appreciate
Murs drops some nice verses about the appreciation for women and calls out those who “act hard”. Great chorus from Tyler Woods, no not Tiger, Tyler.
Part Of Me
Murs most likely recently broke up with a girlfriend and is getting out some stuff about it in this track. A fusion of rap and rock.
Break Up (The OJ Song)
Another track about Murs’ lost girlfriend. Ok song but is he Bill Clinton or what?
Breakthrough
Simply a closing track of the album. Murs drops some self boasting lines over a vocal loop repeating, “You must breakthrough”.
Final Word:
Dope album overall. The production is on point with the exception of a couple repetitive beats. Definitely one to cop when you get the chance. Lived up to the hype? No. Pretty Decent Album? Yes.
T Dub
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