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Murs Shares New Single “Starting Lineup”

Published

3 years ago

April 3, 2023

Music4U

California emcee Murs and Texas beatsmith Wiardon present “Starting Lineup”, featuring Larry June & ICECOLDBISHOP, the lead single from their collaboration EP speak n spell. Murs is a trailblazer of first the West Coast then the global underground hip-hop scene, going from selling cassettes of his music around the world with Living Legends to releasing albums with Warner Music Group, Def Jux, Rhymesayers, Strange Music and Dame Dash to name just a few.

On October 13, 2016, Murs set a Guinness World Record for rapping for 24 hours non-stop during a live stream on Twitch. At age 16, Austin-based rapper/producer Wiardon’s NUMBA1VIKTIM debuted with 10 songs on NUMBA1VIKTIM on SoundCloud, including a feature with Wiki. Wiardon says “I met Murs as a fan when I was super young and he followed me on social media and watched a lot of my growth as a musician so to be able to link up and do this project is special to me – shoutout Murs and Tim for reaching out and letting me be a part of this one.”

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BigHxlq337 Stays True to His Roots on “Round Here”

Published

2 days ago

August 12, 2026

MJ Savino

Some artists make music about their hometown. BigHxlq337 makes music from it…Born and raised in Franklin, Louisiana, BigHxlq337 has built his career on telling real stories about the people, places, and experiences that shaped him. Influenced by legends like Nas, Rakim, Z-Ro, and Webbie, he combines thoughtful lyricism with the soul and grit of Southern hip-hop.

What makes BigHxlq337 different is his dedication beyond music. For the past 14 years, he has worked as a teacher and coach, helping students at Centerville High School while continuing to pursue his artistic goals. That commitment to both education and entertainment reflects the same authenticity found throughout his music.

After years of performing with Undivided Band and sharing stages with artists including Z-Ro, Lil’ Keke, Devin the Dude, and Young Bleed, BigHxlq337 has carved out a lane of his own. His latest single, “Round Here,” captures the pride, culture, and community of South Louisiana, offering listeners an honest glimpse into the world he calls home.

As he prepares for the release of his upcoming mixtape, BigHxlq337 remains focused on creating music with lasting impact. Through every verse and performance, he’s proving that staying true to your roots never goes out of style.