Growing up in Philadelphia, early on Mus developed a love for the prestigious R& B and Hip-Hop scene that the city was known for. Whether it was the instances of poetic wordplay over classic instrumentals that benchmark groups like The Roots consistently put on display, or the grungy street lyricism that flooded the same rap DVD cypher scene where artists like Meek Mill were born, Mus had developed an ear. An ear that could stand different types of crowds. An ear that was not objective, but subjective. An ear that is more common in today’s music. An ear that was open to all realms of music. As tactical as they are near genius with timing on each release, Mus Matos and his team ensure every drop entices both new and returning listeners. Subsequently, Mus has been able to amass over 2 Million plays from only ten releases and has performed alongside artists such as: The Dream, PNB Rock, Mesago, Cousin Stizz, Jourdan Banks, Dougie F, and Maxo Kream.

Mus has been able to grab his audience’s eye through performances and social media visuals and their ears through multiple online audio streaming platforms. With a slew of performances, visuals, and projects scheduled this year, Mus Matos

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