Keith Murray

Keith Murray
Murray in 2023
Murray in 2023
Background information
Birth nameKeith Omar Murray Jr.
BornMay 29, 1974
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
OriginLong Island, New York, U.S.
GenresEast Coast hip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active1993–present[1]
Labels
Member ofDef Squad

Keith Omar Murray[2] (born May 29, 1974) is an American rapper from New York. He is best known for being a member of the hip hop group Def Squad, which includes fellow rappers Redman and fellow Long Island native Erick Sermon. The group released their debut album, El Niño in 1998.

In 1994, Murray released his debut single "The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World" for Jive Records, which was quickly followed up by his debut album of the same name, released to critical and commercial success. His delivery has been described as "spaced out, complex, [and] multi-syllablistic".

  1. ^ Keith Murphy (June 4, 2012). "Full Clip: Erick Sermon Runs Down His Catalogue Ft. EPMD, Rakim & More". Vibe. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "ACE Repertory: MURRAY KEITH OMAR". ASCAP. Retrieved December 25, 2017.