Where are you from originally? Where are you located now?
Originally from Durham, North Carolina. Located in Atlanta, GA.
What are the most important things you want to let fans know about right now?
I’m back after a three-year hiatus with the Afrobeats-inspired single “4 Me Only,” crafted by multi-platinum producer Mr. Hanky! The combination of love, trust, and insecurity themes in my lyrics, paired with Mr. Hanky’s unique sound, make “4 Me Only” a standout track! I’m excited for the world to hear what Hanky and I have been working on. “4 Me Only” is just the tip of the iceberg as the first single from our collaborative EP, dropping later this summer.
How did you get your start in music?
I’ve been singing since I was two, starting in my church’s youth choir near Durham, North Carolina where I was born. Singing in the church choir really molded my voice into what it is today. My first vocal solo was accompanying my Nana during her piano recital at the age of six. I started singing publicly while in elementary school, where I participated in every chorus and talent show offered. I believed even then that I was destined for stardom when I created my own autographed business cards to hand out to my “fans” during my fifth-grade talent show.
From there, I started writing and recording songs in my bedroom; the rest is history. I started to expand my professional abilities on the stage around age 14, and after performing during an Open Mic Night at the Sugar Bar in Manhattan, owned by legendary musical duo Ashford and Simpson, Valerie Simpson joined me onstage to say I was a “very talented young man,” and that she thought I’d have an “incredible music career” ahead.
Things started to take off for me as an artist in 2016 with my debut mixtape, 9INE, which spawned the much-loved track PlayTime, garnering over 200k streams on Pandora. Then in 2017, my Dad and I established 9INE Records, teaming up with EMPIRE for an exclusive distribution deal. This partnership kicked off with the release of my first official single, Know U Know (featuring Young Dolph), produced by the Grammy-nominated Ricky Racks. Throughout 2018, I went on an HBCU college tour and dropped another mixtape, hosted by legendary DJ Bigga Rankin. After collaborating with NC producer Blk Assassin on two EPs (Let’s Talk & Let’s Talk Too) and dropping another self-recorded mixtape (Season 1), I made the big move to Atlanta in 2019. In 2020, I dropped my last full-length project, Her New Favorite before taking a three-year hiatus from the music scene.
How would you describe your sound?
A smooth, provocative tone. Although I definitely consider myself an R&B singer, my voice is unique enough not to fit into any particular genre.
Which songs are you most known for?
“Know U Know (featuring Young Dolph)”, “Water Flow”, “If U Let Me (featuring DeeMan Da Vinci)”
Do you have any collaborations and/or have you performed with any known artists/producers?
Young Dolph/Colonel Loud/Ricky Racks/Mr. Hanky
What do you love most about making music?
What I love most about making music is that, from my perspective, the lyrics I write and sing give me an outlet to express myself while, at the same time, the finished product becomes something that others can also use for expression, or just to vibe out to.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
In 5 years, I definitely see myself becoming solidified within the music industry as an R&B artist. There won’t be a DJ in the nation who doesn’t have a Dre Murro song in rotation. More importantly, I see myself gaining more listeners and cultivating a devout fanbase whose support will take my music to unimaginable heights.
Socials an web links:
Official Website: https://www.DreMurro.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DreMurro/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreMurroTV
TikTok: https://titktok.com/@DreMurro
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DreMurro
