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Mouraine Biography
WCMA nominee and Explore Edmonton ambassador Mouraine is a talented hip-hop artist set for a big breakthrough. His debut album, "In Search of Gold," was produced in collaboration with producer duo Deadmen and released via Birthdaycake Records in May 2023. The album includes standout appearances from respected artists such as LA native Westside Boogie, Canadian R&B icon JRDN, and MOTO. ISOG offers listeners a deeply personal and vulnerable look into Mouraine's life, all backed by bold lyricism and colossal beats.“There comes a time in every artist's career to pursue their unimaginable creativity, to find themselves and their sound. "In Search of Gold" is metaphorically a representation of my life journey. I’ve always thought that chasing possessions was going to fulfill me. But I realized that to find gold is to find your
purpose, peace, and happiness, and that’s what this album means to me.” - Mouraine
"In Search of Gold" has already earned placements on over 11 highly curated Apple Music playlists, including widely popular selections like Rap Life, New in Hip-Hop, and It's Lit!, as well as a multitude of Spotify playlists such as Northern Bars, Beats n' Bars, and Gone Abroad. The album has garnered attention from mainstream publications like Complex Magazine, CBC, and Hip Hop Canada. With such a high level of buzz surrounding "In Search of Gold," it's no surprise that the album has already made its way into heavy rotation on Sirius XM's Mixtape North. Plus, in just its first week of release, this standout album debuted at an impressive #4 on the NACC's Top 10 Hip-Hop Adds chart. With so much support and love already surrounding Mouraine and his debut album, it's clear that he's a rising star to keep a close eye on.
A young, first-generation immigrant to Canada, Mouraine learned English through music. Hip-hop, rap, and R&B lyrics taught, consoled, and inspired him to use language for self-expression and survival. At the age of 11, he began creating and performing original music, sharing stages with iconic artists like Mac Miller, J, Cole, T-Pain, Big Sean, Pusha T, Classified, and Shad. Mouraine’s music has been featured in Footlocker ads, played live at Toronto Raptors NBA games, earned accolades from his community and peers, and captivated audiences worldwide. His magnetic energy attracts listeners to his music and message.
Recent Accolades & Highlights :
2023 - Press support for Debut Album “In Search Of Gold” from Complex, Colors, CBC, Exclaim!, RANGE, Earmilk, HiphopCanada and many others.
2023 - Selected to showcase at International festivals in Wrexham, UK (Focus Wales) and Brighton, UK (The Great Escape)
2022 - Edmonton Arts Council Trust Fund Award Recipient
2022 - La Connexional "Vocalist of the Year" Award Winner 2022 - Nominated for "Rap & Hip Hop Artist of The Year" by Western Canadian Music Awards
2022 - Selected to showcase at International festivals in Köln Germany (C/O POP) and Liverpool UK (Liverpool Sound City) 2021 - FootLocker Canada sync & influencer campaign featuring Mouraine's song "Do Dat Dance". (Sept 2021 - March 2022)
2021 - Press support for Bigger Dreams EP from Earmilk, The Source, Complex, Hot New Hip Hop, Hip Hop Canada, RANGE, and many others.
2021 - Nominated for "Rap & Hip Hop Artist of The Year" by Western Canadian Music Awards
2021 - Featured on the cover of YouTube Music's "Canadian Come Up" Playlist
2021 - One of Complex Canada's "Top 25 Artists to Watch"
2020 - Featured in Live Nation Fans "Ones to Watch" series
2020 - Selected as one of RBCxMusic's First Up featured artists
Media Quotes :
“THE SUDAN-BORN RAPPER'S MOST RECENT RELEASES——REPRESENT AN ARTIST DEALING WITH CONTEMPORARY ISSUES OF THE DAY JUST LIKE THE REST OF US” - COMPLEX CANADA
“IN SEARCH OF GOLD IS A BRASH, SOLID CULMINATION OF MOURAINE'S ARTISTRY, WHILE KEEPING AN EYE AT THE TOP OF THE PODIUM.”
- EDMONTON JOURNAL
“HIS LYRICAL PROFICIENCY IS PLAYFUL AND CRAFTY, AS HIS TALENT SHINES. THERE’S NO SLICK BRAVADO OR ABRASIVENESS FROM THIS SUDAN-BORN, EDMONTON-BRED LYRICIST. INSTEAD, HIS ENERGY GUIDES YOU ON A SMOOTH
RIDE OF BEATS, LOVE AND HIP HOP—PERIOD.” - BYBLACKS
“MOURAINE HAS SUCH A NATURAL CHARISMA THAT COMES THROUGH IN THE SONG THAT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST. "TONIGHT" WILL REMIND YOU A LOT OF AN ARTIST LIKE CHILDISH GAMBINO WITH ITS ACCESSIBILITY, CHARM, AND UNIQUE VIBE THAT MAKES THE SONG STAND
OUT FROM OTHERS IN THE GENRE.” -IF ITS TOO LOUD
Read Morepurpose, peace, and happiness, and that’s what this album means to me.” - Mouraine
"In Search of Gold" has already earned placements on over 11 highly curated Apple Music playlists, including widely popular selections like Rap Life, New in Hip-Hop, and It's Lit!, as well as a multitude of Spotify playlists such as Northern Bars, Beats n' Bars, and Gone Abroad. The album has garnered attention from mainstream publications like Complex Magazine, CBC, and Hip Hop Canada. With such a high level of buzz surrounding "In Search of Gold," it's no surprise that the album has already made its way into heavy rotation on Sirius XM's Mixtape North. Plus, in just its first week of release, this standout album debuted at an impressive #4 on the NACC's Top 10 Hip-Hop Adds chart. With so much support and love already surrounding Mouraine and his debut album, it's clear that he's a rising star to keep a close eye on.
A young, first-generation immigrant to Canada, Mouraine learned English through music. Hip-hop, rap, and R&B lyrics taught, consoled, and inspired him to use language for self-expression and survival. At the age of 11, he began creating and performing original music, sharing stages with iconic artists like Mac Miller, J, Cole, T-Pain, Big Sean, Pusha T, Classified, and Shad. Mouraine’s music has been featured in Footlocker ads, played live at Toronto Raptors NBA games, earned accolades from his community and peers, and captivated audiences worldwide. His magnetic energy attracts listeners to his music and message.
Recent Accolades & Highlights :
2023 - Press support for Debut Album “In Search Of Gold” from Complex, Colors, CBC, Exclaim!, RANGE, Earmilk, HiphopCanada and many others.
2023 - Selected to showcase at International festivals in Wrexham, UK (Focus Wales) and Brighton, UK (The Great Escape)
2022 - Edmonton Arts Council Trust Fund Award Recipient
2022 - La Connexional "Vocalist of the Year" Award Winner 2022 - Nominated for "Rap & Hip Hop Artist of The Year" by Western Canadian Music Awards
2022 - Selected to showcase at International festivals in Köln Germany (C/O POP) and Liverpool UK (Liverpool Sound City) 2021 - FootLocker Canada sync & influencer campaign featuring Mouraine's song "Do Dat Dance". (Sept 2021 - March 2022)
2021 - Press support for Bigger Dreams EP from Earmilk, The Source, Complex, Hot New Hip Hop, Hip Hop Canada, RANGE, and many others.
2021 - Nominated for "Rap & Hip Hop Artist of The Year" by Western Canadian Music Awards
2021 - Featured on the cover of YouTube Music's "Canadian Come Up" Playlist
2021 - One of Complex Canada's "Top 25 Artists to Watch"
2020 - Featured in Live Nation Fans "Ones to Watch" series
2020 - Selected as one of RBCxMusic's First Up featured artists
Media Quotes :
“THE SUDAN-BORN RAPPER'S MOST RECENT RELEASES——REPRESENT AN ARTIST DEALING WITH CONTEMPORARY ISSUES OF THE DAY JUST LIKE THE REST OF US” - COMPLEX CANADA
“IN SEARCH OF GOLD IS A BRASH, SOLID CULMINATION OF MOURAINE'S ARTISTRY, WHILE KEEPING AN EYE AT THE TOP OF THE PODIUM.”
- EDMONTON JOURNAL
“HIS LYRICAL PROFICIENCY IS PLAYFUL AND CRAFTY, AS HIS TALENT SHINES. THERE’S NO SLICK BRAVADO OR ABRASIVENESS FROM THIS SUDAN-BORN, EDMONTON-BRED LYRICIST. INSTEAD, HIS ENERGY GUIDES YOU ON A SMOOTH
RIDE OF BEATS, LOVE AND HIP HOP—PERIOD.” - BYBLACKS
“MOURAINE HAS SUCH A NATURAL CHARISMA THAT COMES THROUGH IN THE SONG THAT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST. "TONIGHT" WILL REMIND YOU A LOT OF AN ARTIST LIKE CHILDISH GAMBINO WITH ITS ACCESSIBILITY, CHARM, AND UNIQUE VIBE THAT MAKES THE SONG STAND
OUT FROM OTHERS IN THE GENRE.” -IF ITS TOO LOUD
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