FROM NEW ALBUM IN SEARCH OF GOLD OUT MAY 5 VIA BIRTHDAY CAKE RECORDS 

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Toronto, ON – March 22, 2023 – Canadian hip-hop trailblazer, Mouraine, shares Tonight, the second single from his forthcoming album, In Search of Gold. In soft strums, resonant 808s and poetic verses, Mouraine tells the honest story of his humble beginnings and the roots of his mission as an artist. The track was produced by Rayannah Kroeker & deadmen and features background vocals by Begonia and a special excerpt of Mouraine's immigrant story, as told by his mother during a heartfelt call from the studio. Listen to Tonight here.

"My humble beginnings trying to adjust and fit in a new country as a refugee reaching a place where I no longer had to worry about my safety and basic survival needs, but now I had to face new struggles," Mouraine adds. "It's hard to dream big when the system is set up to limit you to a stereotype. being in a dilemma of feeling grateful but still hungry for more."

In addition, Mouraine shares an incredible visual highlighting his recent performances at JUNOFest last week soundtracked by Tonight. The piece is a showcase of his hustle, come up and the community that surrounds and supports him. Watch the visualizer for Tonight here.

As In Search Of Gold nears its release on May 5 via Birthday Cake Records, Tonight follows Mouraine's shiny first single, Gold. The song evokes the inner and outer glow of realizing self-worth and pursuing potential to the highest degree.  Listen to Gold here. Produced by Western Canadian Music Award (WCMA) winning producer-engineer duo, deadmen (Begonia, Ashleigh Ball, Royal Canoe), Gold moves with a melodious beat and Mouraine's clever rhyme and verse. The video for Gold was filmed in Joshua Tree National Park, California and directed by Mat Dunlap and assisted by Kevin Manning.  Mouraine traverses the desert terrain to claim his throne - and spin gold records - beneath a warm west coast sun. This is a reminder to never settle, no matter the time or the setting. Watch Gold here. 

Tonight and Gold  are a telling entrance into this new era of Mouraine, and drives the energy for In Search of Gold. Mouraine worked with deadmen (Matt Peters & Matt Schellenberg) to craft new sounds, showcase Mouraine's growth as an artist, and create a sonic representation of Mouraine's life journey. The project is a collaboration with producer duo deadmen (Begonia, Royal Canoe, Ashleigh Ball, Ian Sweet), with features from his brother MOTO, Canadian R&B icon, JRDN, and more. The songs delve into Mouraine’s personal life story and deliver an intimate vulnerability complemented by captivating stories, bold lyricism and colossal beats. Audiences both familiar, or newly introduced, to Mouraine's catalogue and unparalleled stage presence will witness In Search of Gold as a byproduct of years of hard work, determination and talent, failure and loss. This album comes with as much triumph and accomplishment as it does challenge and vulnerability. 

Earlier this month, Mouraine rocked JUNOFest in his hometown of Edmonton, and is amping up for shows in the UK in May. He'll make a big debut at FOCUS Wales Festival in Wrexham, a show at Notting Hill Arts Club in London followed by The Great Escape Festival in Brighton. Learn more about Mouraine's career below, connect with him online and stay tuned for more music as he blazes his path. 

TOUR DATES
May 4 - 6 - Wrexham, UK - FOCUS Wales Festival
May 7 - London, UK - Notting Hill Arts Club
May 11 - 13 - Brighton, UK - The Great Escape Festival

DOWNLOAD - Tonight Artwork | DOWNLOAD - Mouraine Press Photo

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