Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition | ||||
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Studio album by Murs and 9th Wonder | ||||
Released | March 23, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 35:14 | |||
Label | Definitive Jux | |||
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Murs and 9th Wonder chronology | ||||
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Singles from Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 85/100 [1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Alternative Press | 5/5 [3] |
Blender | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Drowned in Sound | 6/10 [5] |
HipHopDX | 4.5/5 [6] |
Mojo | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Pitchfork | 8.1/10 [8] |
Resident Advisor | 4.0/5 [9] |
Spin | B+ [10] |
Tiny Mix Tapes | 4/5 [11] |
Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition is the first collaboration album from California rapper Murs (formerly of Living Legends) and North Carolina producer 9th Wonder (formerly of Little Brother). It was released on Definitive Jux on March 23, 2004.
The title is a reference to Murs' birthday of March 16, as well as 9th Wonder's involvement.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | 1:41 |
2. | "Bad Man!" | 4:16 |
3. | "3:16" | 2:46 |
4. | "The Pain" | 4:04 |
5. | "Trevor an' Them" | 1:34 |
6. | "Freak These Tales" | 4:28 |
7. | "H-U-S-T-L-E" | 3:43 |
8. | "Walk Like a Man" | 4:39 |
9. | "And This Is For..." | 4:57 |
10. | "The Animal" (featuring Phonte) | 3:06 |
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [12] | 23 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [13] | 16 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [14] | 87 |
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