Murs

Murs, born Nicholas Neil Carter, is an American rapper and songwriter known for his extensive discography and collaborations within the hip-hop community. He holds a Guinness World Record for rapping for 24 hours non-stop. After releasing his solo debut album, ‘F’Real,’ in 1997 through Veritech, Murs solidified his presence in the hip-hop community following an early 1990s start. He co-founded the group 3 Melancholy Gypsys, and in 1996, the group joined the influential Living Legends collective, broadening Murs’ collaborative opportunities within the independent hip-hop circuit.

These included ‘The Iliad Is Dead & The Odyssey Is Over’ with his longtime production partner 9th Wonder, and ‘Thees Handz’ with The Grouch, both showcasing his continued evolution as an artist. In June 2022, Murs announced his impending retirement from music, with plans for one final album, ‘Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation),’ which is speculated for release in 2025. With a career spanning over three decades, Murs has cemented his legacy as a dynamic and innovative force in hip-hop, continuously pushing creative boundaries through his extensive discography, diverse collaborations, and groundbreaking performances, making him a highly respected figure in the industry.