Russ (Full) - Rap Radar

For over a decade, Russ' calling card has been independence. Dubbed the "DIY Pioneer,” the Atlanta rookie is a one man gang who records, produces, and engineers his own music. An example of his craftsmanship can be found on his breakout hit, "What They Want". Following a sold out performance in New York City, Russ speaks on his self efficiency, media gripes, come up, family, songwriting, competition, finances and more!
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[@danielita24777]

I've just discovered Russ, but I don't know why but I could listen to him talking all day... The way he talks has got me.

[@Saranghe3736]

I love his voice

[@flyghtmyleage6041]

he dope. check out my homie Push the Soloist. He's a good friend of mine and he was in one of Russ's music videos recently

[@RawDogTV]

Ruth LedZ it's the energy, the vibrations. He's super genuine

[@VaporGawd]

It’s his confidence!

[@VaporGawd]

Remember me too cause I’m gon blow!

[@bronemusik]

damn this was an amazing interview. both the interviewers had done their homework, they were truly interested and engaged, and it created an inspiring and value-filled outcome. props to rap radar and russ!

[@MarvillousBeats]

best interview hands down. this guy's mindset is everything I'm about. I'm gonna work with Russ one day.

[@RawDogTV]

Keep it up

[@callmetarif]

Most honest, handsome, intellectual human being out there

[@khai864]

In RUSS we tRUSSt 🙏🏾🕴

[@penthousejt]

i had only 3-4 people in my crowd last week also...i can relate extremely. It forces you to be humble. least my video was dope. im going to continue to work work work!!!!!!!! EVERYDAY

[@atrujillo1055]

No one shows up for mine anymore its an open invitation all free.. No love and I still love it

[@Leafyradio]

Legend in the making...

[@yasmined.9397]

Leafy Radio hes already a legend he will be here for a while😁😁😁

[@legendinthemaking9861]

Hi

[@quenting7756]

As of 2021.. legend made. @russ

[@mikeewright3724]

@@quenting7756 2023 and he only improves

[@mnknoplanb]

Props to the interviewers. I also make music and they asked him everything I would ask him. Big Upsss!!

[@duaneandrews2241]

I earned mad respect for this dude. great interview. I only heard what they want and love it. I will go through his catalogue today. big ups russ

[@beng2269]

this dudes got tons of fire, I'm a big fan of his

[@benja303]

Ryan leslie, Hopsin, Jon Bellion all produce mix & master their own music.

[@atrujillo1055]

Still on

[@islemisawesome6145]

They didn’t do everything their selves AND go platinum tho

[@MontTheBeatMaker]

Any "artist" who is smart enough would have naturally taken the approach that Russ did. I myself been grinding 5 years learning these so-called techniques to engineering with little to no releases yet... its about doing it RIGHT for you, not the way people tell you it should be. Props to Russ for gettin his.

[@JohnnyDunn]

Who else is listening to this again in 2019!?🚀🔥

[@Saranghe3736]

Been searching for a good interview like this this was great I found Russ on accident trying to find a playlist to fall asleep to on youtube and found what they want and left on auto play I didn't sleep for shit haha

[@PtylerBeats]

3:55 Your debut album needs to be titled "Def Ears." And the whole album would tell your story starting at your first mixtape up to your debut album. No lie.

[@j.phillztv6943]

One of the best interviews I've watched in a while. Big ups to you Russ 🙏🏾

[@thisisDeus]

killer interview guys, awesome questions

[@jamesyoxon5994]

Best Russ interview I have seen so far. Thanks brothers

[@dilut222]

I've been telling people this for the longest time. Talk that talk sir.

[@BrandonPerezOne]

Russ will save hip hop

[@8BallBroadway]

Kendrick did that already wtf you talking about?? lmaoooo

[@atrujillo1055]

That much is obvious

[@FTGU1]

We've been teaching ourselves for the past 6 years and this is just more motivation to do the same thing.

[@MissUnderstoodOfficial]

Yeah not even gonna lie I heard what they want and slept on it the first time but hearing it again three days ago I haven't stopped listening and watching this guy. Music above all else hope you do go where you want but on that stay humble stuff just gotta say I'd say it in a way where the intention is that you don't stop being aware of the world around you and think of yourself only; but on that mentally equipped stuff and everything else you are your own person and beautifully confident. Wish you the best and all other real artists out there- never stop for no-one!!!!!!!!!!!!! #PTT

[@CrystalGarcia-gw4cn]

His voice is amazing ! He’s very talented and his voice calms me down .

[@hurric4n3ike]

Inspirational Af, ima def keep puttin in work to make these classics 🤘🏽🌊🤘🏽

[@eballard728]

Hate i didnt stumble on to your music earlier .. RUSS keep killing it and doing you!

[@sheccidmejia3642]

I love your mindset, you never fail to amaze me. Love you Russ💗

[@paromundrecords1500]

best video lesson ever 🔥 marketing business and mindset

[@ginakee1330]

I love the philosophies of survival, genuinely the DIY pioneer

[@joshthomas8201]

I found out about bru from PlayStation online.. Losin control is a hit no matter what. Jeru is here supporting dawg

[@paromundrecords1500]

once a month i go back here to listen to his advices

[@zionherbert]

Need a part two for sure

[@Dude-1689]

Good old-fashioned hard work will always work like magic 👌

[@talaldkl]

All way from ksa luv and respect .. Finally ma boy russ getting sum sum

[@ShampooWow]

Cool video! I like it

[@HisImperialMaj3sty]

CLASSIC INTERVIEW

[@BrandonPerezOne]

Best interview ever

[@terellbampoe-brush9891]

Wow...so much wisdom from this interview, even with the books that he has read

[@notTRV]

Terell bampoe-brush do you remember which those were or where at in the interview? I wrote them down when I first saw it but I lost it and tryna cop

[@MattDoir]

In case anyone listening wanted to know here are the books he mentioned. Take a risk and read one. Napoleon Hill Magic Ladders to Success - www.amazon.com/Magic-Ladder-Success-Dover-Empower/dp/048647142X/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481274343&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Napoleon+Hill+Magic+Ladders+to+scucess The Alchemist - www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0062315005/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481274226&sr=1-1&keywords=Alchemist Deepak Chopra The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - www.amazon.com/Seven-Spiritual-Laws-Success-Fulfillment/dp/1878424114/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481274404&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=Depack+Chopra Show less REPLY

[@terellbampoe-brush9891]

@@notTRV Seven Spritual Laws Of Success Ladders To Success The Four Agreements The Alchemist i did not see this reply from the year ago so i am so sorry for the late ass reply haha, you probably know now but incase you did not i thought i would still give them to you. Have a good day :D

[@LateNightRituals]

dudes a legend already

[@juiceman3587]

Gems 💎💎

[@ed5803]

You know how long I waited to watch this interview... damn

[@jackeylynch]

Ryan leslie was producing, writing, and mixing his own stuff since 2006/next selection days.. Krit was doing it by himself as well. they transitioned later toward collaborative music making.. early kanye was well..

[@riel6366]

Jackey Lynch yeah but how many of those tracks are platinum..

[@runninhoes]

He is a prodigy. I'm calling it now. He WILL be better than Drake. Yung God fr.

[@yasmined.9397]

Steven Hamilton I totally agree and drake is with a label no respect

[@47StillStanding]

the GOAT

[@quenting7756]

Re-watching this in 2021 got me hype for what’s coming y’all can’t tell me shit!

[@heatho702]

I love everytime he says some analogy they crack up and he stares at them so serious 😂😂 this guy talks some good shit though

[@bardobeats]

RUSS!!!!!!! :) inspiring.

[@youngvelvet43]

One day I will work with Russ

[@atrujillo1055]

Mama in the studio too.. All love

[@jessicahart2335]

young legend

[@playist1547]

Nav's early catalog he also did everything on his own but he probably doesn't anymore so I can't win that argument. Russ has been doing it on it owl his own life. He needs to be talked about more.

[@theredhood5863]

i agree with russ but i think being humble is how artist last a life time

[@andrw265]

rewatch this and study

[@purplelove2661]

Working on it

[@robinburkart6445]

26:00 - 27:00 so true and so encouraging :3 thanx

[@rodriguespromundo]

39:09 sample hits Russ

[@SA95MW]

I'm not a big rapper fan.. all because of what Russ is exactly pointing out. That the majority of today's 'rappers' take ages to drop one good song, and I just never understood why. I didn't see much talent there - if so many people were involved in making it, why does on person get the name? But RUSS? He's the reason rap is good. Independent, consistent, just epic.

[@SA95MW]

even after all his fame and money... he's still passionate about making music. THAT's epic.

[@safieccentrics]

Russ is dope!

[@fahimak4390]

1:03:58 Russ needs 5 Grammies for sure. Then walk out with a wagon 😂 love this man

[@atrujillo1055]

Salute 5 popping.

[@amanialhrari5921]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 my bbyyyyyyyyy

[@karmendariz06]

Get it Russ!!!

[@koedeen]

Inspiration 101

[@jukokerguy]

hopsin mixed, mastered, produced all his own shit and directed his videos. give credit fam.

[@techbrah9943]

jesstin couch not all his stuff. and he doesnt have nearly as much content as russ. and he was signed, thats why russ stands out even more. but without the label talk, russ still is right, hopsin didnt produce all his shit

[@jukokerguy]

TechBrah yes he did produce all his shit. every single song. and literally no progress was made during the time he was signed so that's not relevant. he's more of an independent power house then russ.

[@techbrah9943]

jesstin couch he has other producers listed for his projects. Im not saying he didnt produce all his projects, he did, but he had help on a few which u can find just by looking at credits

[@jukokerguy]

TechBrah false

[@techbrah9943]

jesstin couch its a fact. Just look it up.

[@yasmined.9397]

You have to perform upstate russ pleaseee

[@purplelove2661]

Nice ride around you mind

[@giancarlo8751]

What song is the song russ spoke about i wrote this beat before i wrote the verse???

[@mikeewright3724]

It's called KIKI - if you never found it lol

[@theredhood5863]

but salute to russ for his come up

[@travelwithgoose]

Pronoia on 💯

[@MAJIRI562]

Shoutout to russ for paving the way for indie DIY artists like myself. Figured i'd take the same approach. My homie/producer and I dropping a track every week for all summer 17. Week 3's poppin' soundcloud.com/pauliticalbars/gas-prod-producer-zoom

[@BrayellMusic]

"Dr. Dre in a tight thermal." Lmaooo

[@rodriguespromundo]

bro said psycho like 8 times kkkkk

[@Malik_Hoff]

Not everyone wants to be number one. Want to do what I love and get paid

[@CaseenoVanGo]

jcole has mixed and mastered and made his own beats tho..I still fux wit u hard af tho..

[@alien-hs1zn]

Yeah but he ain’t mixed his vocals and not whole project like Russ

[@Devthablackhippie]

napoleon hill!!! ok russ I see you

[@jdashhop]

record sales are very important but I don agree that whoever sells the most is directly the "best." I don't think its simply that...simple lol

[@Blahblahblah69097]

Anyone got the link for his song "Back Cave" on 22 minutes?

[@kodokanshiai2143]

soccerpoppysmic go on SoundCloud and look up "Russ album" and find the playlist called "straight from limbo" its on there

[@kodokanshiai2143]

soccerpoppysmic actually I gotchu holdup

[@kodokanshiai2143]

soccerpoppysmic soundcloud.com/metroplexmusic/russ-batcave

[@Blahblahblah69097]

You da real MVP bro

[@vanillatreal2677]

it's called bat cave

[@ampfu]

WWWHHHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@abeljames1]

26:05 killed me but he real for that

[@RayaneTsala]

Where is he from ? What's his ethnicity ?

[@6acosta9]

Is the guy in the back wearing a PewDiePie shirt??

[@paromundrecords1500]

he said psycho 17 times kkkk

[@atrujillo1055]

Mob Ties. Always been about it, all love, pooh attracting I'm down for yours if your down for mine. I don't know a damn thing... Lost 2015

[@luluhopi31]

what is this guy's snap chat

[@KindnessInvokingNetwork]

44:20

[@DaEpic1z]

14:00

[@roberthansen771]

Rass Kass new interview ! www.blogtalkradio.com/dropagemonem/2016/11/18/the-ras-kass-episode

[@samiamchristian7169]

I always thought he was of Middle Eastern descent.... Sicilian?? Lol

[@brandon6750]

9:00

[@abbyhall8376]

my name is abby hall

[@1TomasVazquez]

He talks like Tupac

[@rhythmpoetryisreal.4068]

He needs to stop saying like...other then that, great artist.

[@enzocapone3601]

Rhythm & Poetry Is real. so Cuz he says "like" a lot he ain't a good artist? whaaat

[@rhythmpoetryisreal.4068]

Two different points. You need to see the bigger picture. When interviewing saying like that many times, makes you seem...you can decide. Its no reflection of his music.

[@kaptainqueen4285]

I say "like" alot as well. It's entirely better than saying "umm".

[@MikalLaster126]

I love my man Russ, but doesn't PARTYNEXTDOOR mixmaster produce and write his music?

[@ODMRecords1]

Mikal yaa for the most but he had other producers on p3 and one other on p2

[@bricevanettenrichardson5016]

Russ produces, engineers, mixes, and writes all his own music. He talks about it at 26:24.

[@ODMRecords1]

Brice Van Etten Richardson my comment was a response to his partynextdoor claim

[@kaptainqueen4285]

he didn't say he's the only person in the industry that mix, master, produce, etc. their own shit, he's just saying that people in the industry claim to be independant, when in reality there abusing the word.

[@atrujillo1055]

Popoup

[@ogmickeydiamond]

I wonder where drake was at 24/25...

[@king-ef1jv]

metro boomin is a good producer

[@victorkoyama1914]

Everything this dude is saying is real.shit, but he apparently dont know about El-P

[@Laura-ye7lq]

What are his ex girlfriends instagram?

[@Courtneyig]

Russ is a living LEDGE. Work rate is ridiculous

[@lanzasjorge8822]

yo log off this too much knowledge

[@nsipid]

I caught a couple subliminal shots at Bryson in this interview.

[@kingoche8807]

He’s aight ! But Dude complain damn too much 🙄