Murs & 9th Wonder - The Problem Is (acapella) Instant

In the acapella format, the listener is forced to confront the "mathematics" of street life without the buffer of a head-nodding beat. The song addresses several heavy themes:

Murs and 9th Wonder's partnership is often cited as a "clinic in storytelling". While 9th Wonder provides the "signature production" that harkens back to the glory days of DJ Premier, the acapella versions of their tracks serve as a reminder that Murs' lyricism remains a "lyricist of the highest order" even when the music stops. Murs & 9th Wonder - The Problem Is (Acapella) Murs & 9th Wonder - The Problem Is (Acapella)

: Murs critiques a system that provides "access to ammo" but fails to provide "decent schools" for knowledge. In the acapella format, the listener is forced

: The lyrics highlight a disconnect where citizens pay for protection only to find the country "turns its back" when they are in need. Context within "Fornever" Murs & 9th Wonder - The Problem Is