Believing he is the only man who is qualified to represent hip-hop to the masses, underground rapper Murs has announced his candidacy for President. Supported by his upcoming seventh studio album and major label debut, Murs for President, due out September 30th, and a number of recently announced dates on the campaign trail, the 30-year-old Los Angeles natives will soon offer his platform for all to enjoy consider.

“Let me speak for hip-hop. I’m the one guy who is qualified to represent us to the masses — which are obviously tired of us because hip-hop often can’t sell records. It can only sell ringtones. It’s become a mockery of itself. It’s become club music. For us to lead back into the marketplace and to be a respected art form, I feel that I’m the most qualified person. It’s time for hip-hop to have a change.”

- Murs

Voters got their first opportunity to check out Murs styles and ideas at the Democratic National Convention. Murs For President is now available for pre-orders.

Murs 2008 Tour Dates:
09/13 – San Diego, CA @ Augbergine
09/27 – Los Angeles, CA @ We The People Festival
10/07 – Berkeley, CA @ The Independent
10/08 – Reno, NV @ Tonic Lounge
10/09 – Eugene, OR @ W.O.W. Hall
10/10 – Portland, OR @ Hawthrone Theatre
10/11 – Seattle, WA @ Nectar
10/12 – Missoula, MT @ The Other Side
10/14 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Nutty’s Bar & Grill
10/15 – Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room
10/16 – Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
10/17 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
10/20 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
10/21 – Chicago, IL @ The Abbey
10/22 – Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig
10/23 – Columbus, OH @ The Basement
10/24 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
10/25 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Shadow Lounge
10/28 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
10/29 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
10/31 – Philadelphia, PA @ North Star
11/01 – Washington, DC @ Rock n Roll Hotel
11/03 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
11/05 – Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
11/06 – Columbia, SC @ New Brookian Tavern
11/07 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge
11/08 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11/10 – St. Augustine, FL @ Cafe 11
11/11 – Miami, FL @ Churchill’s Pub
11/13 – Tallahassee, FL @ Platform 809
11/14 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
11/15 – Gainseville, FL @ Common Grounds
11/17 – New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
11/18 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
11/19 – Denton, TX @ Hailey’s
11/21 – Kansas City, MO @ The Record Bar
11/22 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
12/11 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre

Tickets are available via ticketmaster.com.

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