In music history, only a handful of primary songwriters have been able to emerge from the pen to the booth with a voice just as powerful. In 2021, Muni Long's popularity as a vocalist was pushed to the forefront with the release of "Hrs & Hrs." Over the weekend, Muni Long debuted a new rendition of her Grammy award-winning song. This weekend Muni took the stage alongside R&B legend Usher at the Lovers and Friends festival to perform their unreleased cut of the song. Usher also didn't really leave the stage over the weekend performing with Ari Lennox and Summer Walker during the festival.
This isn't the first new rendition of the song. In February, Muni Long recorded a Spanish version of the song called "Horas Y Horas." Showcasing her vocal ability, she sang the song in Spanish. The original version of the song earned her a series of awards including the Grammy for "Best R&B Performance" at the 2023 Grammy Awards in February. Additionally, the song is certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song also debuted at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spend 20 weeks on the chart.
Muni Long And Usher Perform Hrs & Hrs
Moreover, this is not Muni's first time debuting on the billboard charts for her work. Muni is formally known by her first and middle name, Pricilla Renae. As a songwriter, some of her writing credits include "California King Bed" by Rihanna, "Worth It" by Fifth Harmony, and global chart-topping "Timber" sung by Pitbull and Kesha. She has also worked with major artists such as Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Babyface on his latest album. Muni's career stems back to 2008. She had a stellar career as a writer prior to receiving her big break with "Hrs & Hrs."
Furthermore, Muni's career longevity speaks for itself. Her recent performance with Usher began to allow fans to continue to enjoy the song in a new form. Additionally, Usher on this song transforms it into an R&B duet staple. Do you want the unreleased version to be released? Let us know in the comments below.