Since last October, Morray has established himself as one of the rap game's most exciting new artists, earning "one to watch" designations from Complex, Billboard, SPIN, Pigeons & Planes, and many more. The vast Up Next roster of past talent includes Grammy-nominated and critically lauded talent like 6lack, Daniel Caesar, H.E.R., Khalid, and more. Up Next is Apple Music's monthly artist program geared towards identifying, showcasing and elevating rising star talent. Morray is currently featured as Apple Music's "Up Next" artist for the month of May. Defined by a spindly guitar riff and understated trap drums, Morray uses his supernatural melodic skill to comment on his come-up, expressing suspicion of fake friends and industry hangers-on and making sure everyone knows he won't be taken advantage of: "I'm tryna separate all the emotion that I'm guarded with/I'm getting mixed emotions from the people that I started with/Feelin' like it's fake love only for the sponsorships/Scratch 'em off the Dean's List, cancel all the scholarships." In the video, directed by Christian Breslauer, Morray takes a radio station hostage, hijacking the airwaves so he can speak his mind. Street Sermons is available everywhere via Pick Six Records/Interscope.Īlong with Street Sermons, Morray shares the video for " Can't Use Me," a highlight from the project. The new project adds several new highlights, including "Nothing Now," a tale of romance and revenge that shows off Morray's rapidfire flows, and the acoustic guitar inflected "Bigger Things, " which closes the album on a note of inspiration. The project contains universal truths about the tragedies and triumphs of growing up in the hood, filtered through Morray's experience as a neighborhood kid made good.Īlong with "Quicksand," which has over 61 million YouTube views and is currently charting at #71 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #10 on urban radio, Street Sermons is home to standout singles like the gospel-inflected " Kingdom, " the hard-nosed betrayal ballad " Switched Up," the aspirational " Big Decisions," and " Trenches," a love letter to the hood that earned praise from The New York Times. Street Sermons taps into the spiritual uplift and church-trained singing that makes Morray's brand of hip-hop so unique, taking unflinching looks at the Fayetteville native's youthful struggles and indiscretions and examining his motivations to succeed. " Welcoming listeners inside his head for a 13-track effort, Morray shares Street Sermons, his first-ever full-length project. Rhyming and singing with unparalleled passion, North Carolina native Morray's soulful street music has made a major impact since his arrival on the scene in October with his hit " Quicksand. His debut single "Quicksand" is undeniable, anchored by the type of hook you get from a Roddy Ricch or Rod Wave song and infused with storytelling and charisma to paint a picture even if you're unfamiliar with the newcomer." - Pigeons & Planes "With only four songs on streaming platforms-all released in 2020-Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper Morray has already proven he's a hitmaker. "Few crooning rappers have his polish, resonance, and soul." - SPIN But while 'Trenches' doesn’t ignore gangs, drugs or poverty, Morray also recognizes a community that holds families, neighbors and friends" - The New York Times "'Trenches,' from an album due next week titled Street Sermons, rides the minor chords and trap beats that often accompany antisocial boasts. The Fayetteville, NC Native Shares a Video for Project Highlight " Can't Use Me"Ī Soulful and Spiritual Account of His Come-Up, the New Project Features the Hot 100-Charting Single "Quicksand," Acclaimed Recent Release "Trenches" and More Rising Hitmaker Morray Releases Street Sermons, His Debut Project
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