Crossan's self-titled debut album was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Recording Package at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, making him the first artist to be nominated as both a musician and creative director for the same album. His remix of Haim's "Walking Away" won Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Early life
Crossan was born and raised in Guernsey. After playing guitar, bass, drums and singing in local punk, hardcore, deathcore and gospel bands, Crossan started self-producing at the age of 15, "searching for samples on YouTube and other corners of the internet". He entered the electronic music scene after learning about Hudson Mohawke and streamed music via YouTube, where he discovered James Blake, Cashmere Cat and SBTRKT. Crossan's influences, including Gorillaz and The Smiths, inspired him to write music and learn to play different instruments. At 16, Crossan started to make electronic songs using Ableton Live, and uploaded them to SoundCloud the following year under the alias Mura Masa, taken from Japanese swordsmith Muramasa Sengo.
At 17, Crossan uploaded his first tracks, remixes and bootlegs to SoundCloud. The track "Lotus Eater" was picked up by BBC Radio 1 with Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart all playing the song on their shows. After leaving Guernsey to study English literature at University of Sussex in Brighton, Crossan began playing his music live, with sold-out shows at the Green Door Store in Brighton and Electrowerkz in London. Crossan started his career by posting a mixtape called Soundtrack to a Death to SoundCloud in 2014. The mixtape was subsequently distributed globally by German label Jakarta Records.
Someday Somewhere: 2015–2016
Crossan signed to his own label Anchor Point Records in 2015, in partnership with Polydor Records and Interscope Records who distribute in the UK and in North America respectively. As well as Mura Masa records, the label has released music by Dublin artist Bonzai and post-music duo Jadu Heart.
In April 2015, he released his debut EP Someday Somewhere, with lead track "Firefly" being chosen for the In New Music We Trust playlist at BBC Radio 1. Released via Anchor Point, the EP featured UK vocalists Nao, Denai Moore and Jay Prince. The track "Lovesick" from the EP reached number 1 on the Spotify viral charts in the UK and USA. On 27 April 2015 he broadcast a 60-minute mix on the BBC Radio 1 show Diplo and Friends Alex was long-listed for the 'BBC Sound of... 2016' in December 2015, and placed 5th overall in the shortlist in January 2016.
On 15 March 2016, he unveiled the second single "What If I Go?" from his upcoming album. On 30 September 2016, he released his collaborative single titled "Love$ick" featuring American rapper ASAP Rocky via Anchor Point and Downtown/Interscope Records. The song is a newer version of Masa's 2015 single "Lovesick Fuck". Crossan said he arranged a meeting to discuss the collaboration with Rocky when he happened to be in London for several days. An official music video for the song was published on 3 November 2016 by Mura Masa's VEVO channel on YouTube.
Mura Masa: 2017–present
Crossan co-wrote the track "First Things First" on Stormzy's Gang Signs & Prayer, which entered the UK Albums Chart at number 1 on 3 March 2017. The track also entered the singles chart at number 25. On 17 March 2017, he released "1 Night", a collaboration with Charli XCX. Speaking about the collaboration, he said "I think I just had that beat lying around for a while and we sent it to a couple of people. Then Charli just did her thing".
Crossan released his self-titled debut studio album, Mura Masa on 14 July 2017. It was released on 14 July 2017 by Polydor, Interscope, Downtown and Anchor Point Records. The album was produced and recorded from 2014 to 2016, and has guest features by A. K. Paul, ASAP Rocky, Bonzai, Charli XCX, Christine and the Queens, Damon Albarn, Desiigner, Jamie Lidell, NAO and Tom Tripp. Upon release, it received positive reviews by critics, and debuted at number 19 on the UK Albums Chart and at 192 on the US Billboard 200. The album received nominations for Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Recording Package at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
In June, Crossan worked with Nile Rodgers-organised collective Chic on the band's comeback album, It's About Time. He featured alongside Cosha and Vic Mensa on the comeback single "Till the World Falls", which was released on 22 June 2018. Before that, 12 June 2018, the band also premiered another song from the album "Boogie All Night", which features Crossan, alongside working affiliate Nao. Crossan's remix of Haim's "Walking Away" won Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on 10 February 2019.
Love$ick
Mura Masa Lyrics
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The weather cold
The weather so
Chill, chilly really penguin feather roll
Cause I'm sipping Pro'
Yeah that 'meth is pro'
Promethazine, yeah a stepping stone
They only killing time, another second gone
I heard your man ain't home
Now you melatone
But you acting young
And you hella drunk
I need you (I'ma wait for you my lil' momma come home)
I want you
(And I swear to God, you gon' miss me when I'm gone)
I need you
(I'm a lovesick fuck, and it's right but you wrong)
I need you
I want you, come on fuck me, babe
I need you
I want you
I need you
I want you, come on fuck me, babe
I need you
I want you
Okay she giving me love
But it fuck my energy up
Every time it's finna be summer, only got the memories of us
And now we industry lovers
They making enemies of us
I mean sometimes we in public they drain this energy from us
Visit Italia, be my señorita
La vida or I be there either way you need a reason
I ain't talking bout MasterCards, debit cards either
Credit charge, Kermit the frog, margaritas
Yeah, I heard she got a main homie (yeah)
Yeah, you wanna lay the hands on me (yeah)
But you should see the way she dance on me
Yeah, wishing I ain't had no pants on me
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck
I want you
I'm lovesick fuck
I need you
I want you, come on fuck me, babe
I need you
I want you
I need you
I want you, come on fuck me, babe
I need you
I want you
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck
The lyrics of "Love$ick" by Mura Masa featuring A$AP Rocky is about a lovesick man deeply in love with a woman who is not reciprocating the same intensity in the relationship. The weather in the song is "cold," which could be a metaphor for the state of the relationship. A$AP Rocky talks about finding solace in promethazine, which is a drug that helps to soothe and calm the effects of opioid withdrawal. It could also mean that he's taking the drug to numb the pain of loving someone who doesn't feel the same way.
He talks about how time is being wasted, and every second seems to be slipping away, which indicates that he wants to make the most out of the time he has with his lover. He's also concerned as the girl's acting young and drunk while he's waiting for her to get back. The chorus is catchy and reflects his wants and desires in the relationship. The chorus indicates how much he needs and wants her now, and how his love is so strong that he is lovesick.
In the second verse, A$AP Rocky talks about how their love has changed, and they've become "industry lovers," which means that they're no longer just in the relationship but are now part of the music industry as well. It has made things complicated, and their relationship is being threatened by the outside forces. He's trying to convince the girl to come and visit him in Italy, and that he will be there for her either way she wants. He also talks about how people are trying to come between them, but Rocky is not interested in conflict. He's referring to how people are trying to separate them lovingly in publicity appearances. The song's bridging part features A$AP Rocky and Mura Masa rapping together over a catchy beat, which makes the song even more interesting.
Line by Line Meaning
The weather cold
The temperature outside is low
The weather so
The weather is very
Chill, chilly really penguin feather roll
The weather is extremely cold like a penguin's feathers
Cause I'm sipping Pro'
I'm drinking Promethazine
Yeah that 'meth is pro'
This Promethazine is very strong
Promethazine, yeah a stepping stone
This drug can be a gateway drug to others
Oh they acting up? Get your weapon drawn
If someone wants to cause trouble, be prepared to defend yourself
They only killing time, another second gone
Those causing trouble are wasting time and time is passing by
I heard your man ain't home
I heard your significant other is not at home
Now you melatone
Now you have dark skin (possibly from being out in the sun)
But you acting young
You are acting immature
And you hella drunk
You are very intoxicated
I need you (I'ma wait for you my lil' momma come home)
I want you and I am willing to wait for you to come home
I want you
(And I swear to God, you gon' miss me when I'm gone)
I desire you and you will regret losing me when I am gone
I need you
(I'm a lovesick fuck, and it's right but you wrong)
I am obsessed with you and know it's not healthy, but I can't help it
Okay she giving me love
She is showing me affection
But it fuck my energy up
But it drains my energy
Every time it's finna be summer, only got the memories of us
Every summer, all I have is memories of our past relationship
And now we industry lovers
Now we are in a relationship for business purposes
They making enemies of us
Others are becoming hostile towards us
I mean sometimes we in public they drain this energy from us
Sometimes being in public with each other is emotionally exhausting
Visit Italia, be my señorita
Let's go to Italy together, and you can be my girlfriend
La vida or I be there either way you need a reason
Whether it's life or some other circumstance, I'll be by your side as long as there's a reason
I ain't talking bout MasterCards, debit cards either
I'm not talking about money or financial stability
Credit charge, Kermit the frog, margaritas
Just random words that don't hold much meaning
Yeah, I heard she got a main homie (yeah)
I heard she is in a committed relationship
Yeah, you wanna lay the hands on me (yeah)
Yes, you are interested in being physically intimate with me
But you should see the way she dance on me
You should see the way she flirts with me through dance
Yeah, wishing I ain't had no pants on me
I wish I could take off my pants and take things further with her
I need you
I can't live without you
I'm a lovesick fuck
I'm hopelessly in love with you
I want you, come on fuck me, babe
I desire you sexually
I'm a lovesick fuck
I'm obsessed with you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rakim Mayers, Alexander Crossan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
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The weather cold, the weather so
Chill Chilly Willy penguin feather roll
Cause I'm sipping Pro, yeah, that meth is pro
Promethazine, yeah, a stepping stone
Oh, they acting up? Get your weapon drawn
They only killing time, another second gone
I heard your man ain't home, now you melatone
But you acting young and you hella grown
[A$AP Rocky:]
I need you
I'mma wait for my lil momma come home
I want you
Man, I swear to God, she gon' miss me when I’m gone
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck and it’s right but you wrong
[Mura Masa:]
I need you, I want you
Come over here
I need you, I want you
I need you, I want you
Come over here
I need you, I want you
[A$AP Rocky]
Okay, she giving me love, but it fuck my energy up
Every time it's finna be summer, only got the memories of us
And now we industry lovers, they making enemies of us
I mean, sometimes we in public, they drain this energy from us
Visit Italia, be my señorita
I-vee-tha or Eye-be-tha either way you need a visa
I ain't talking 'bout MasterCards, debit cards either
Credit charge, Kermit the Frog, margaritas
Yeah, I heard she got a man, homie
Yeah, he wanna lay the hands on me
But he should see the way she dance on me
Yeah, wishing I ain't had no pants on me
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck
I want you
I'm a lovesick fuck
[Mura Masa:]
I need you, I want you
Come over here
I need you, I want you
I need you, I want you
Come over here
I need you, I want you
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck
I need you
I'm a lovesick fuck
I'm a lovesick fuck
I'm a lovesick fuck
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@andriikoshurko6551
the longest Nike ad that I've ever seen
@CFX_Trades
Andrew Koshurko well spotted
@Sunnycatglass
The best Nike add I've ever seen
@nine1yk944
u never seen the player view add from nike football then
@blackout12388
You ever seen London? It’s pretty accurate
@emmaruelas9501
all these times i watched this never would have thought that it was
@rulfus7
nostalgia for a youth you never lived
@lynxyt_194
Angus McAnus if you lived in the UK your youth life was somewhat like this: without the crime though 😂🤭
@hassan903
@@lynxyt_194 no crime no fun 😤🤭
@lynxyt_194
FortniteIs Shit nah I actually had a brain and knew the consequences of committing crime :)