Mura Masa

Mura Masa, born Alexander George Edward Crossan, is a Grammy Award-winning electronic record producer and songwriter known for his genre-blending tracks and collaborations with prominent artists. After his track ‘Lotus Eater’ gained early recognition with airplay on BBC Radio 1 from tastemakers Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, Huw Stephens, and Phil Taggart, Mura Masa quickly transitioned into a professional career. He cultivated a distinctive sound combining hip hop, East Asian influences, and glitchy electronica, leading to sold-out live performances at venues like the Green Door Store in Brighton and Electrowerkz in London. In 2014, he released his mixtape ‘Soundtrack to a Death’ via SoundCloud, which was subsequently distributed globally by Jakarta Records.

This early success culminated in 2015 with Mura Masa signing to Anchor Point Records, his own label, in a strategic partnership with Polydor Records and Interscope Records. His debut EP, ‘Someday Somewhere,’ followed in April 2015, featuring UK vocalists Nao, Denai Moore, and Jay Prince, with its lead track ‘Firefly’ earning a spot on BBC Radio 1’s In New Music We Trust playlist. The EP’s standout track ‘Lovesick’ went on to top the Spotify Viral charts in both the UK and US. In 2016, a collaborative version of ‘Lovesick’ featuring acclaimed artist ASAP Rocky further cemented his mainstream appeal, peaking at number 59 on the UK singles chart and garnering an official music video.

His consistent record of acclaimed productions, chart-topping collaborations, and innovative sound design positions him as a leading and highly sought-after producer and artist in the contemporary music landscape.