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Muni Long has been in the music industry for over two decades while first working behind the scenes and then becoming an independent artist, but now she is soaking up the spotlight front and center where she has always wanted to be.
This month, she is basking in the glow of a brand new studio album —Public Displays of Affection: The Album— which features eight tracks including her popular hit “Hrs & Hrs.” All this comes after signing with legendary music label Def Jam which helped launch the careers ofLL Cool Jand the Beastie Boys. Since making her name known throughout the music scene, she has garnered a huge fanbase of support from those new to the R&B genre while maintaining loyal support from those who have been following her career from the very beginning.
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Shetold ABCthat representation stays atop of her in order to inspire younger generations who see her as a role model. “A huge part of it for me is representing. When you look at all the little girls who are singing my songs on TikTok, they are loving my music.”
Since becoming a solo artist, she has collaborated withJohn Legend, Saweetie, and rap and hip-hop newcomer Kali. With the decision to take her career in a different direction, the “Ain’t Easy” singer’s story is one ripped with pain and pleasure, and with the release of a new album, she is ready for fans to see and hear the truth behind her rise to success.
Here are five things you should know about R&B’s newest break-out talent:
She adopted her stage name Muni Long after pursuing her solo career
She’s penned hits for superstars fromAriana Grandeto Rihanna
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It wasn’t her intention for “Hrs & Hrs” to blow up on TikTok
Her widely popular track “Hrs & Hrs” became social media gold as it earned 169.2 million views on TikTok well before the spring season of 2022. But when she released the single, it was in dedication to the idea of love, not to gain steam on social media. She toldBillboardthat she knew the ball was in her court when it made waves made on the platform, so she “capitalized on the momentum”. Since then, her social following has also increased as well as her placement on the charts as the song hit number 83 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.
She made her BET debut this year
She’s been married for over seven years
The R&B star is not living the single life as she has been married to husband Raysean Hairston since 2014. The two keep a low profile outside of the public eye.
Public Displays of Affection: The Albumis out now.
source: people.com
