Flying Lotus Revives Rap Alter-Ego Captain Murphy on New Track "Mudhole" Featuring Little Snake
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Tom Breihan
Not artisan, but a perfectly fine bagel. Hits the spot.
Summary
Flying Lotus returns to his rap alter-ego Captain Murphy with the new track "Mudhole" featuring Little Snake. The article discusses FlyLo's dual career as a music producer and horror film director, noting that while he released the experimental EP Big Mama earlier this year, it's been a long time since he's rapped as Captain Murphy. The piece highlights his past collaborations with MF DOOM and Earl Sweatshirt, and recounts a memorable moment watching him save a struggling Earl Sweatshirt set at a festival.
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He's the rap alter-ego for Flying Lotus, the visionary producer who has continued making music while transitioning into a new career as a horror-flick auteur.
Earlier this year, FlyLo released his joyously experimental EP Big Mama. But it's been a long time since we've heard him jump from behind the electronics and grab the mic.
As Captain Murphy, Flying Lotus collaborated with rappers like MF DOOM and Earl Sweatshirt.
I once watched him save a floundering Earl set at the FA
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