Russ Opens His Old Basement Studio & Explains Independent Success | IRL

[@ShadowLakeEnt]

"Success to me is bouncing from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" - Russ

[@christianstanch392]

Winston Churchill

[@gameofvelets6421]

that’s not even deep lmao bro is just fake woke

[@MRKING-hn1vc]

​@@gameofvelets6421 who hurt you bro?

[@gustavoh.8634]

@@gameofvelets6421fake woke? 😂😂😂😂😂 definitely not from russ.

[@teddycarr]

whoever edited this is a GENIUS. so well done. incredible editing.

[@xXavorx]

YEESSSS!!!!

[@propagandainyoutube4350]

big facts

[@olinquinn]

respect

[@tradingwithjr]

This video was actually shot, edited, mixed, mastered and engineered by Russ himself

[@john.roseboro]

@@tradingwithjr hahahahahahaha

[@SIXPOINTPROS]

i got the opportunity to record Russ in my studio last year right before he got signed. He was super down to earth and an all around nice guy. I'd love to work with him again, props to all of his success.

[@rashaan40]

I’m an all around DIY artist but I’m open to looking for an engineer. Where do you record?

[@AceVisualss]

Rashaan G. In bathroom

[@goncaloantunes7151]

Where the hate is coming man? He is "cocky" because he had to work hard to get where he is. He dropped 11 albums and they all flopped and people continued with the hate but he didnt stop and see where he is now, with 2 platinums singles. And cant forget he produced everything (he self proclaims as "mixer,master and engeneer"). He is not cocky, he is confident about his talent. Just FACTS

[@nombreespablo]

Gonçalo Antunes if he dropped 11 albums and they all flopped, he should've just stayed behind the scenes and produced. He's no Kanye, he's not getting cosigned by anyone for having decent beats. Getting a plat on a single isn't the same as going plat on a whole album. If a song goes viral, it's bound to go plat. This guy just seems like the typical, irrelevant douche who thinks he's more than what he really is. Hopefully, he can humble himself one day to collab with other artists to see how much he's missing out on.

[@yolausquispe1629]

Franklin the turtle looking ass nigga if he would ve just stayed behind the scenes, then he would've never made it this far and this video wouldve never came up.

[@nombreespablo]

Yolaus Quispe this video was pointless. it was just him talking about his influences and showing what inspired his album cover. It has nothing to do with his achievements because he barely has any. He isn't completely trash, he just needs to work on his character and how he approaches certain topics.

[@yolausquispe1629]

How you gon say he has no achievements when he's had like 3 sold out tours.

[@nombreespablo]

Yolaus Quispe He's sold out tours in small venues so what's your point? Other artists that are irrelevant now have sold out shows too and you never heard from them again. I think you're confusing talent with popularity.

[@torrent7323]

Kinda weird to see people getting offended by hard work. Sure he talks his shit, but wouldn't you if you had been trying for like 10 years without seeing results but knowing you have the potential? I mean it makes sense to interpret him as arrogant but at least respect his grind, cause the kid definitely worked hard to be where he is...

[@fadetv4764]

After reading this I started listening to how much he says like and damn

[@sam2k1xfanchannel91]

Like i'm gonna work 10 years to be a fucking Russ.. good joke

[@gusdee4844]

torrent no after 10 years I would be humble. Obviously confidence is key but over doing it is a no go.

[@karlorodriguez8089]

gus dee I'm not cocky I'm confident. So when you tell me I'm the best it's a compliment- jadakiss Closed mouths don't get fed.

[@BXBeastBoy]

I agree. I'm still grinding now. Can't wait til people hate on me after I make it

[@JoeyLuckyBoyNato]

that wolf branding idea is "genius"

[@zionchad955]

A tip : you can watch series at Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies lately.

[@maxwelldayton9967]

@Zion Chad Yea, been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself :)

[@bioniccorndog]

Russ after being born: "I made it here all by myself. And not like these other infants that say they made it by themselves but they really had parents to help them. Nah, like I really swam all that way."

[@AbdulMajeed-z5k1f]

BionicCorndog when you copy another comment from another video

[@bioniccorndog]

*your own comment

[@SalmanShhh]

oh shit you posted this on HOT97's channel too

[@nemo2327]

😭😭

[@AnitaHanjaaab]

BionicCorndog lmaoo

[@carloscreativity9557]

the concept between there's really a wolf is legendary, mind blowing. that boy kid is crazy creative. 🔥🔥😱😱

[@Onative]

I love this. Russ is the fucking man, this is so much motivation to all the other artists. Grinding for 10 years and not stopping. One love man

[@officialroyalrap]

Onative PROD super talented

[@CASHANDRELAXRECORDS]

this is dope!!- CHECK OUT MY NEW MUSIC VIDEO ON MY PAGE! Type in ((LUNDEN IVORY-JUST HUSTLE)) ITS WORTH YOUR TIME SLIME!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqm6gKJqe89qbMk

[@familydontmatter5624]

sus

[@Joemommas]

lol people call Russ arrogant but all their favorite rappers talk about How rich they are and they jewelry.

[@nemo2327]

Joe D this comment is transparent AF

[@Joemommas]

Care to explain?

[@uno9331]

Joe D that's not arrogant since that's how rap usually is it's more of a trend so you don't make sense

[@uno9331]

Joe D especially since majority of the artist don't own the shit they talk about

[@amiroueid5109]

Yeah, and Eminem rapped about slitting his baby Mamas throat and Tyler the Creator said he was gonna rape Taylor Swift in his basement. Point is, it's art and what's said in a song is completely different. It's how people carry themselves in real life that matters, and Russ is such a petty douche who can't get this massive chip of his shoulder. He needs to chill, no one cares what he did on his own, enjoy the success and Iive life.

[@elansings]

Love your dedication Russ. It’s cool that Russ quoted Winston Churchill. That was first quote I really liked back in high school coz no one put failure in a positive framework where I grew up. You lose you are a loser but this quote put things in to perspective for me. Thank god. Incase you missed here it is - “Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm”

[@DeyjanBeats]

lmao russ look like shawn mendes in that mtv interview

[@urmama8888]

deyjan lmaoooo he really does

[@julianoszelmenczi9980]

deyjanbeats bro thats what I said 😂

[@Echothemisfit]

Hahah

[@jandrstvensek9504]

nooo bro more like pete davidson

[@bigsmoke2038]

THIS IS THE MAN THAT EXPOSED AT LEAST 50% OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

[@_segedean_]

Despite the fact he's kinda repetitive bout that selfmade thing, he deserves even bigger hype for his talent

[@StackBrains]

I wouldn't talk about anything else if I spent 10 years trying to make it happen, surrounded by people that constantly tried to diminish me and talk me down

[@esperanzavera2381]

I don't understand how people think he's so cocky and think that he doesn't care. He's expressing himself. He uses profanity to describe how he feels. It gives a stronger vibe when he does. I respect Russ and I love Russ. I vibe with his music. I don't think he's cocky. He's just showing everyone how he truly feels about music.

[@MikeM16]

Got to know this dude before all the success. Such a nice dude, chill and determined. Really inspired me as a person. Wish all the best to him

[@AmayaZelaya]

Regardless, how you feel... Gotta respect this man's hustle...

[@KennethWayne]

Russ is motivational. "Do it myself" is what gets my hyped up to record

[@CXBTTT]

Russ is one of the most inspiring artists out there! 👌🏻🔥

[@agathadolan362]

I just found Russ and I honestly have to say he is so talented! Bless him! I wish him all the success he deserves and worked so hard for.

[@officialroyalrap]

You cant hold down talent, he was always going to blow

[@whitestonenac7077]

everybody be saying he is shit, wtf are u talking about, he has every aspect, the looks , the beats, the lyrics, the vocals

[@sneakuhatx9464]

This cat deserves to be on. He put in work and I hope he gets everything he wants and everything he has worked for.

[@ThomasW215PHL]

Aye that's my nigga right there, he did that shit on his own. Dude deserves it all

[@RickyGoreMusic]

Russ' logo legit looks exactly like the ableton logo

[@GoodxJ]

I thought he was an Ableton user so he was showing them love. Ableton Gang!!! hahaha just swapped it around #LIVE

[@DecoyOfficial1]

same here LMAO!

[@factopolis7752]

Close, not the same

[@claraistanbouli7820]

I thought it was abelton merch lmao

[@RickyGoreMusic]

@@claraistanbouli7820 Ableton does need some merch though

[@therealbds2108]

Russ needs his own long documentary showing his childhood,his passions as a child-going tell present day,places he's lived and moved,dropping out of college to make instrumentals,working with bugus in the studio,places they've traveled and they need to really touch on his achievements like selling out Europe before he got signed,etc -also interview's with his parents Russ at least deserves something like that lol

[@KidSuper]

FROM BASEMENTS TO BILLBOARDS!!!

[@26gdagod.62]

4:44 it’s like oh fuck 26 is the new wolf🧛🏾🕴🏾

[@jsansimusic]

it's crazy that people call russ cocky for talking about the truth.. other rappers are out here literally TRYING to flex and he is just spreading wisdom. sometimes people don't want to hear the truth, it's weird.

[@ashwoke7769]

take a shot every time he says "like"

[@ghostboy2x]

A SHWOKE dead

[@tempest9232]

A SHWOKE thanks im dead now

[@beatricearie]

play this game at rich chigga's

[@brandnew341]

Take a shot every time he says "shit"

[@Zenith6174]

Saw him Live at Bonnaroo. Heard he also sold out every show on his tour. He got a bright future ahead of him 🙌🏽

[@MikeM16]

Jamar Conley he almost sold out a 20k arena out there in Portugal. No opening act, no nothing. Not alot of rappers can do that, trust.

[@nastytapes3080]

11 mixtapes in 3 years? This dude doesn't deserve disrespect.

[@alejandroarvizu7196]

Russ is an example of game changer. his dynamic is impeccable.

[@andrearella7598]

This dude is really just grateful. An attitude of gratitude is a winning attitude. He's cocky but damn I get it now.

[@sarakyoutube]

yup

[@JoeyLuckyBoyNato]

Russ used to look like Andy Sandberg!!!

[@ynpavo]

you mean Andy Samberg

[@user-ok6dv1bw7i]

RUSS IS ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED RAPPERS OF ALL TIME!

[@tempest9232]

RQ. 😐

[@majestic1242]

RQ. who cares

[@jacccs]

*250th on Spotify* UNDERRATED GUYS

[@maxz9204]

RQ. overrated statement

[@iloveyoulacuna]

Russ overrated asf

[@44Bird]

Theres really a wolf is so good.

[@elianarose7051]

I think this is my favorite Russ interview

[@drdurag169]

Confidence and cockiness isn't the same thing. It's his first studio album so he can say do what he wants, stay positive people.

[@tommyshorts880]

Russ worked mad hard and long to get where he is today. He can talk all the shit he wants in my book.

[@luckyluc4s879]

The DIY Pioneer out here ✌🏾️

[@mikeybarreneche]

the explanation of the wolf is sick

[@SuperCarldk]

My hi-hats, snares, MY REVERBS went platinum. GOAT

[@Prod_kelvinjay]

thanks to swagytracks too

[@hiphopuniverse1041]

A lot of his fans came from swagytracks

[@unnamed776-m9h]

thats how he got big?

[@thisisvf]

@@unnamed776-m9h nah from SoundCloud

[@AKHiTV]

Russ best rapper in the game today when it comes to everything

[@erikm3101]

2:18 Russ looking like Andy Samberg lmao.

[@JayceeMusic]

Thank You RUSS for the Inspiration, because of you I am releasing a new music VIDEO & SONG (Produced, Mixed, Mastered by me) every Monday of every week for 6 months STRAIGHT!!

[@richchigga7563]

"i feel inlove on the game not the points" - now i understand why GaryV likes russ so much. They have the same mindset

[@lightluzymcmb2872]

Good luck to all the artist on you success

[@LeanneGC101]

6:25 OMG dolls from the Cherry Hill video are real? That's effort! // Props to the graphic design team/person! The editing of this video is so cool!

[@hailie9993]

yeah, of course he's gonna be proud of himself. he got to where he is with hard work and that's something to be proud of.

[@albertmorales7965]

This is pure gold

[@agustinafuentes239]

one of my favorite interviews 🙏🏽

[@bklopps]

this channel is becoming amazing

[@alistiarereambonanza6884]

one of the realest out there

[@qzijvx7502]

Russ looks like such a baby in 2011 compared to now. ❤️

[@brandonbank9467]

Hats off to Russ! Enjoy the fruits of your labor

[@nelsondasilva68]

He fucking hustled hes way to the top, he deserves it!!! Plus hes music is lit and u can feel how real it is!!!

[@TheMonster1503]

Russ and kdot collabo... Mark my words. Can't wait.

[@MankarBeats]

AYYYY HE GOT A TABLA IN THERE! LIT

[@crackener]

I love this man ! 🐺🖤

[@dinkleberg794]

I love Russ. One of my biggest inspirations

[@mrimmabreakitdown]

Man. Russ is a real one

[@MerajTypeBeat]

Russ is motivating from an artist perspective 💯

[@carlosangulo3035]

thats crazyhow he worked so hardd. respect

[@lukejohnson3879]

Russ is truly an inspiration

[@morceegao]

2:16 Russ without a beard looks like Andy Samberg + Pete Davidson lol 🤣

[@RealBREAKtheArtist]

This has been in my watch later playlist for like 3 years...

[@upnext.7773]

Love the Green Ranger mask, haha dope! Nothin' but respect Russ!

[@niktheman7024]

you guys need to understand that, this guys job is his passion. He loves making music, its what makes him happy, he did it for free for 10 years, now he made it, so he has the right to be how he fucking wants.

[@AmyElizabethFrith]

This is really awesome and I love that lettering on that yellow shirt that says ' can't buy respect ' .

[@joshsprague7462]

maddddd respect for Russ

[@thurgoxd]

Everyone with the hate, while Im over here looking at that basement studio in awe. I make music and art and that spot is a way better versoin of my little diy studio. Russ is an inspiration. dude came from nothing. This is the kind of stuff that keeps me motivated.

[@miludos5357]

Russ is the best

[@thurgoxd]

people realllly hate russ for being confident. this man is an inspiration and actually makes music. people are salty af lol

[@sibannaC1992]

Russ is art he's an inspiration, because I'm still stuck in the basement

[@cressworld7038]

Russ = HARD WORK

[@nickbock3156]

Russ is the realist rapper out there love his music

[@kouroshthings]

Russ is GOATED

[@Shizzlemac]

Using Russ’s mentality I intend to blow up in my own way. Already on my way 8k subs on my channel, he is such an inspiration bruh. My wolf is there, I know he is.

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

This is so awesome. Much love and respect.

[@skuibler9042]

love the album listened all the way through like 30 times

[@CrackaLackTV]

Never knew he had an accent

[@offtop3808]

CrackaLackTV it sounds so strange. Almost like a deaf person in some instances

[@VanDettaDoesGLAM]

Jersey

[@kevandeodas9thb92]

from India for the legent of independent.

[@barakshahbaz1168]

Glad he's finally getting recognition. Just like logic he is underrated as fuck

[@erikleith4670]

Barak Shahbaz logic was arguably underrated until his new album "everybody" which was just straight trash and repetitive so I think he's right where he's supposed to be until he makes something good and new

[@nievelol]

Erik Leith he had the #1 album in the country

[@erikleith4670]

so what... it was only like for a day.. but it was seriously a trash album... so he is ranked where he needs to be till he comes back with something new and something good

[@officialroyalrap]

Barak Shahbaz amen

[@erikleith4670]

yeah he does seem chill af... i honestly wish i could light a blunt with that nigga and play some mario cart

[@RashawMedia]

Fire interview this was hot! Russ is a beast!

[@jaynaims3999]

This is A true legend just getting bigger

[@Jawellnofine4D4M]

Dude I remember when this guy released Lapped like 2 years ago with 3k followers on SoundCloud... Mad rise.

[@detailsmove]

Too excited to see what he brings in these next few years

[@kingsavage1331]

true inspire

[@MJ-mi5sb]

Russ is not like the other rapper he is timeless

[@yugiohxdxd]

I love this, its mad insightful

[@bijonroberts6015]

@9:14 so that's where the album title chomp came from

[@IolandaBoban]

Making all this music by himself is genius. He is a classsssiiiiic.

[@askeldouglas421]

Russ ,100% real dope ✍🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@aboodmohh1]

I love Russ. what a guy

[@Amoghisonyoutube]

Anyone noticed the Tabla just sitting there LMFAO!!!

[@geloaintakidnomore2237]

Who's here in 2021 trynna gain some motivation in their craft?

[@alejandraramos2319]

Honestly he has a reason to be cocky because he fought for what he wanted!💙