XXL interviewed left coast favorite Murs today on the state of his new album, Murs for President, songwriting and his recent decision to sign to a major label:
XXL: Now that you've signed with Warner Bros. Records, should people still expect an underground feel to your album or will the formula change?
Murs: I don't listen to underground rap. I'm not a big fan of it, honestly. So don't expect that. I listen to gangsta rap, that's what I'm into. I'm still gonna write great songs and I'm gonna be just as entertaining. With this deal, now I got a budget to get what I want as far as producers are concerned. When I recorded with 9th [Wonder], it was pretty much him telling me what to do. But I haven't been able to rep me, yet. I want to show all parts of me, the guy that listens to everything from Miles Davis to Fall Out Boy. I want something that represents me. But I haven't been able to put it in one album.
Murs' other thought can be read here.
