Murs (rapper)

Not to be confused with Mars (rapper), Marz (rapper), or Olly Murs.
For the Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS), see Multi-Use Radio Service.
Murs
Carter (right) and 9th Wonder performing at Paid Dues in 2008
Carter (right) and 9th Wonder performing at Paid Dues in 2008
Background information
Birth nameNicholas Neil Carter[1]
Born (1978-03-16) March 16, 1978 (age 46)
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active1992–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly ofLiving Legends
Websitewww.mursraps.com

Nicholas Neil Carter (born March 16, 1978), better known by his stage name Murs, is an American rapper. His name is an acronym (or backronym) for which he himself has created multiple meanings, such as "Making the Universe Recognize and Submit" or "Making Underground Raw Shit."[2]

Murs is a former member of the rap group Living Legends, along with Luckyiam, Sunspot Jonz, The Grouch, Scarub, Eligh, Aesop, Bicasso and Arata.[3] He is currently a member of several groups: 3 Melancholy Gypsys (along with Scarub and Eligh),[4] Felt (along with Slug),[5] and Melrose (along with Terrace Martin).[6] He is also a vocalist in The Invincibles, along with Whole Wheat Bread.[7]

On October 13, 2016, Murs set a Guinness World Record for rapping for 24 hours non-stop during a live stream on Twitch.

On June 11, 2013, Murs released an album as lead vocalist of a band called The White Mandingos. The album is entitled The Ghetto is Tryna Kill Me.[8]

Murs signed with Strange Music in 2014 and has released three studio albums through the label. His record deal with Strange Music was a three-album deal.

  1. ^ "Nicholas Neil Carter, Born 03/16/1978 in California". Californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  2. ^ "LAist Interview: MURS". LAist. October 7, 2008. Archived from the original on December 11, 2008.
  3. ^ Eric K. Arnold (April 1, 2005). "The Living Legends' Hip-Hop Masterpiece". XLR8R. Archived from the original on October 26, 2013.
  4. ^ Anna Almendrala (May 18, 2012). "LACMA Hip Hop Concerts: Murs Of 3MG Kicks Off Summer Series (VIDEO, PHOTOS)". The Huffington Post.
  5. ^ Adam Figman (November 30, 2009). "Felt - Felt 3: A Tribute to Rosie Perez". URB. Archived from the original on February 13, 2010.
  6. ^ "Murs & Terrace Martin: On Melrose (Music Video)". Baller Status. January 5, 2011.
  7. ^ "Murs & Whole Wheat Bread Are The Invincibles (Free EP + Video)". Okay Player. July 6, 2012.
  8. ^ Frannie Kelley (August 13, 2013). "The White Mandingos: Music That Defies Definition". National Public Radio.