Murs/Propaganda/Kwaky/Rak Smith

From the Rhymesayers family, Murs has always flaunted deft skills in the lyrical department. Whether solo or as part of a group, Murs has dropped an incredible amount of tracks and albums, including last year’s Have a Nice Life, an upbeat and insightful twist on aging creatively in America. Murs performs in the pocket of philosophical and meaningful hip-hop, so if you’ve ever been curious about what sort of lyrics lie beyond the radio dial, this guy’s stuff is as fine a place to start as any. Check it out. (For those interested in digging deeper, rewind a bit and check out Murs and Slug’s collaboration, Felt. Three really good hip-hop albums.) (Sandy)