Russ Is NOT BAD

[@VinnyChezni]

At this point I wouldn't be surprised to see a Nav interview

[@ayyyayay]

@@pizzzadotgov no interview making melon like the music more, he still put some logic tracks in the worst of the week (b4 vinyl days) and gave BT3 a 2

[@noblepolygon8694]

@@pizzzadotgov 🤣

[@micah_mudflaps]

🙏 please jesus amen

[@diegocorral8787]

Nav interview means confirmed positive review for his next album which I'm all for it.

[@IllDawgable]

Nav is Anthony's son, whywould it be a surprise?

[@momanmirul]

i love these interviews man. The artists get to conversate honestly, be in a space of retrospection, show growth/maturity, and really provide a good prospect of evolving and improvement of their music in the future

[@dillondewitt3952]

Converse* But I 100% agree. I mentioned in another thread that the first half of the interview had me cringing and the second half made me a fan of Russ as a person. He’ll get some streams from me giving his music a shot now.

[@johnjson]

Two Italian white boys with sick glasses. can't complain at all with this one

[@tranducphuc1761]

bro my guy russ stare at a picture of a wine glass for the whole interview .

[@regulatedfreestylevideos]

lol

[@prodbymarmelad]

he sets the vibe

[@SpareMango]

You got russ for a 57 minute feature on your KZbin freestyle cipher? Holy hell, I knew you were ambitious but this is a lot.

[@slz700]

😭😭😭

[@krusher181]

Fontano mixtape when

[@staigenerator2949]

@@krusher181 gangsta grillz

[@stevenewton6776]

The first project I heard from Russ was Chomp 2. I am officially a fan now. He could rap bro. That album also had crazy features.

[@ahmedalfalahi9954]

facts

[@nate_thegreat313]

Met Russ back in 2019 and he's definitely a laid-back and chill person. Glad to see him getting his props.

[@tarekandnourhan7432]

Now I can't stop saying "Tony Fontana" in future's voice

[@Kiwaloayo]

the more interviews Anthony does, the more fans these guys get. Thank you for using your platform to its fullest for some of these guys, like i personally like a few of Russ' songs, but i didn't like his persona online. seeing how he acted with you kinda made me realize how different an artist can be through behind a screen and through live thoughts.

[@UaskIanswer]

This interview honestly changed the way I see Russ. Seems like a really chill dude. His overconfident nature annoyed me in his early career but glad he’s doing his thing, and I think more people should be proud of themselves. Great interview.

[@SD-dy2eo]

That "Watch your back!" at the end cracked me tf up LMAO hahaha 10/10 interview

[@mr.badass5292]

Lmaooooo I know I just got to the end and then I saw your comment xD great stuff, Russ is a funny dude

[@timiakene2982]

What a great and mature interview. Self realisation is so good here and the delivery of everything too, all while laid back and just being honest. Props to Russ and Fantano 👏🏾

[@sebastianposey6583]

Surpised he would even talk to you after all your negative reviews of his work

[@12Saintsrow]

After the two Logic interviews, anything is possible

[@brianvetrano6817]

Imagine two people getting along who have very different opinions over something. What a concept.

[@pullupthen5073]

@@brianvetrano6817 Russ is always shitting on people who talk negatively about his music lol, how can you not see the irony in your statement

[@sebastianposey6583]

@@brianvetrano6817 I would think of it differently if someone was negatively reviewing my livelihood.

[@cartierr6717]

Yea I mean he somewhat talked about it in the interview saying he likes when people review his music if it’s just about the music, not him or what he’s done in the past

[@KelsoRae]

Russ has done so much for the people that support him, that people will never know about. He gives back in major ways. He has a better mindset now than compared to 2015/16 and growth is important to recognize. Russ is an overall amazing artist/person.

[@maad1670]

i'll always respect him for the Chomp tapes at least. the lineups go so crazy

[@user-yr8ge3fz8o]

He got Snoop Dogg and big KRIT on a premier beat. that's cool

[@TaktikalAttention]

To be honest, he has some really good songs, it’s just his personality and the way he presents himself that turns me off at times

[@KingCuzco]

i agree but recently he’s been turning that around. i think he did a complete 180 since his trash album zoo dropped and that’s when he was at his peak of being a complete ass. now i can appreciate his growth and his music has gotten WAYYY better than before.

[@TrendsetterMusicOnly]

I think a lot of people would be the same way if they beat the game the way he did. Imagine believing in yourself for TEN albums and no one is on your side. Then you win.

[@colonelspicymustard]

@@TrendsetterMusicOnly taking out hits on people? riiight

[@Chuwopington]

Facts he ain’t all that bad as people make him out to be

[@KingCuzco]

@@TrendsetterMusicOnly but at that point it wasn’t about being braggadocio. you can flex like that and not be a complete jackass and fake preachy at the same time. until now, he’s taken the back seat and has humbled himself by the way he presents himself and how he promotes his music which i can respect.

[@LaSeanAbSOLute]

I'm not even a russ fan but this is a really good interview. Russ seems like a cool dude.

[@Lycosa]

Good stuff! I'm not a huge fan of Russ but I've actually listened to some of his songs (one album in particular, can't remember the name). I dig his music (some of it). And his personality is quite likeable/relatable.

[@jojokiwi1888]

Today I learnt Fantano is not just a Melon but an Italian Melon.

[@dreamer5687]

A garlic melon

[@kll8550]

his name is literally Fantano

[@ElvisBeatz]

Your mustache looks like the pizza hut logo

[@BOAYang]

Really adds to the Italian vibe in this video.

[@CezaMVO]

I'm glad melon and russ managed to put their differences aside before Russ sent his goons to handle melon and turned him into fruit smoothie

[@WhatSmada]

NOTHING SMADA WITH THAT

[@simonkhazaka1476]

I never understood how you could not love Russ, I've been listening for 7 years now and know every song, this guy is incredible

[@TaktikalAttention]

At the very least, the way he markets himself is impressively successful. He’s rude asf to people who hate or dislike him, and loves and adores the people who support him

[@Milan-vi1bq]

Trump style

[@medabot4003]

@@Milan-vi1bq Have you seen/ heard what Trump has called people who support him?

[@rb71743]

What happened to spongebob

[@tylerfr0mearth]

russ isn’t an asshole, he’s just italian (coming from an italian man)

[@dhruvsubramanain2117]

Russ, maybe accidentally, implements a lot of Kierkegaard in his life. His message of visualizing your dream through faith and taking the true "leap of faith" is very interesting. Even almost Buddhist. Good for him, really seems to have found inner peace.

[@str1ve305]

The interview I always wanted to happen, and it’s finally here. Two legends having a great conversation.

[@daquonsimmons8240]

russ aint a legend but he is successful.

[@daquonsimmons8240]

legend is like michael jackson or Tupac not russ lol

[@haakn]

@@daquonsimmons8240 and fantano is?

[@daquonsimmons8240]

@@haakn name a youtuber music reviewer who is more successful than fantano. ill wait. point proved. legend in his field

[@haakn]

@@daquonsimmons8240 very narrow category you put him in

[@Chuwopington]

It is now confirmed that Anthony has mob ties

[@agarrandoviaje5425]

FANTHANA

[@Jack-zj1ug]

Anthony Sleepingwiththefishestana

[@itsactuallymedrake]

he’s definitely said “sleep with the fishes” before

[@WhatSmada]

NOTHING SMADA WITH THAT

[@BOAYang]

That’s how the mafia works

[@ShimmerWali]

Love the chemistry yall have..hope to see another interview soon

[@abdullahfaiez8619]

I discovered Russ in 2018 and bro I fell in love with his music. Then what really solidified me as a hardcore fan, was his interviews, the way he spoke, the way he actually wanted to uplift the youth mentally and spiritually! I fuck with Russ on another level, than any other artist.

[@Cease187]

Russ a true Master of Ceremonies 🎤🎼🔊🦻🏻🔥

[@KarlMarxhaswifi]

Never really got into this guys catalogue, partly because of the reviews and I haven’t really been listening to hip hop/ rap the last few years but I was drinking with a co worker and he showed me some tracks from his early projects and I was vibing a bit.

[@9G0D]

I think the great thing about this guy is even if you dont like his rapping/bars his rnb stuff really connects if you hear the right songs

[@justanaveragetreeg1554]

Its a bit corny, but Russ's book Its All In Your Head helped me a lot during a time where I was really feeling down about motivation. I don't think I'm at where Russ is at mentally yet, but I've been going in that direction gradually, and hearing this interview reminded me of that. Really loved this interview.

[@respectyajaw4652]

Russ did this to make fantano look like a sucker. Fantano talks a lot of smack but keeps 0 of that energy over a zoom call

[@cozmonauts932]

Russ is unironically one of my favorite rappers of all time

[@david_silva]

Antonio Fontana, il nerd musicale più occupato di Internet

[@hugo07260]

I think recently I've identified with Russ' character and music a little bit more, this interview was definitely a great one. I'm excited for the possibility of Russ getting bigger and making better music, he seems to be a pretty consistent voice now that the hate wave for him has died down. I plan to go back and check out some of his chomp stuff and other albums, the new song with Ed Sheeran was pretty fire too which I never expected.

[@taiao7700]

Never been a fan of russ but that paddington freestyle he did recently popped up in my suggestions and I gave it a watch. Shit was fire. glad this interview happened!

[@pexo553]

bro he already has 15 Mio listeners on spotify

[@notyourdad]

I'm not the biggest fan of the man's music myself (although he has some bangers for sure) but he's pretty damn big already and has been for a number of years. And when it comes to consistency he's maybe the most consistent hip hop artist out there, he's been putting out a steady stream of projects for well over a decade at this point and while his skill has definitely improved over the years, he's always put out quality music.

[@royalwarlord2342]

Chomp 2 was actually hella good and the features on that project collectively is impressive that he got all those rappers on there

[@zacharywoloszynski4258]

His song with Ed Sheeran was pretty heat. I've heard Chomp 2 is good as well, haven't heard it yet though.

[@brettelbravado]

I been listening to you since I was 16 and still love you at 22

[@BOAYang]

Should have titled the video “A Sit Down With Russ”

[@PLDLEE]

Just because you don’t like someone’s music that doesn’t mean you don’t like the person. Some people just don’t understand that lmfaooo

[@TreyDZd]

Too bad russ is a reflection of his music

[@dudess76]

ngl I used to hate Russ but like his music. something about bragging and talking shit on a beat that makes it way better.

[@9G0D]

@@dudess76 thats the definition of rap music

[@TreyDZd]

@@9G0D it's even better when they can back it up though

[@legoyoda9782]

Yeah, but his personality is also shitty

[@prevertedoldman]

Is nav next

[@saintkevinofficial]

Fantano doesn't even like Russ's music😂 He dismissed it as bland and empty in the past. I'm sure Russ feels some way.

[@M8Hundreds]

he has said positive things about his Chomp EP's

[@fuziontonygaming]

@@M8Hundreds Yup but for some reason when a rapper goes for a more mellow performance, Melon doesn’t go for a 10/10.

[@newsavefile]

@@fuziontonygaming mellow rap is boring 90% of the time. Unless were talking cloudrap.

[@brianstuart9469]

Russ is really the 1

[@seeinretro7031]

Ahh the nickleback of rap

[@BreadBarracuda]

That "maronn'" at 24:48 fucking killed me as an Italian, thank you melon for representing us overseas.

[@GG-hh1sl]

Man the Intro was some of the most Mature convo I heard on the Internet in a loooong while. Cool, cool, cool.

[@1withthewhip361]

His new song is amazing, he's got it. He is boring but that's his vibe. There's a time and place for his music the song is kind of up beat but still a bit dry. All in all he's a good dude wish him all the most success and health. He new New song is fire RIP JAMAL 🙏

[@andrew_gould]

if you would have told me 3 years ago that Russ would agree to an interview with Anthony, i'd call you crazy. but i'm happy for both parties! 🫡🫡

[@sayonara9377]

I kinda like Russ now

[@benm8503]

Ultimate example of disagreement over art not getting in the way of respect of people. We’re all just people!

[@abdullahfaiez8619]

Bro this guy Anthony is literally sniffing ❄️ while doing the interview!

[@8hadow856]

Appreciate this interview big up Russ everytime, big up Anfan, respect

[@haakn]

russ the goat

[@el_mal_de_ojo]

Looks like Russ stays winning. Never heard any of his old interviews, but he seems like a very self-aware guy here.

[@above97]

Russ is one of the most talented guys in the industry and is super duper slept on

[@Cease187]

I agree ….I think he is definitely one of the the greats in HipHop a real talented cat and like you said very much slept on….people need to open their ears this man’s music is quality!

[@elliottrusso7351]

This was a great interview

[@alwayscreatingio]

His approach is like Garyvee’s on content

[@frostythesnowman9903]

When i heard about chomp all i thought was finally

[@Soldulo]

he said some cringe in the past but musically and business wise gotta give props to the guy

[@9G0D]

I think anybody growing up in the internet era is gonna have public cringe moments… especially when you’re famous.

[@somegeekguy]

1:42 so there is an alternative reality where this happened? Take me there.

[@themob.]

I’ve always enjoyed his music. Lyrics be damned but his voice scratches a certain itch for sure

[@kaisoundz]

russ has the right to be cocky

[@waltwhitman7545]

Tony Fontana

[@leandrolimoncelli3333]

ANTONIO FONTANA, I repeat: ANTONIO FONTANA

[@CerebralBuckets]

Say good bye to the bad guy

[@maniacjjack2950]

Nav interview next?

[@LoLo_1997]

I fuck w Russ. I feel like his arrogance speaks to me and makes me feel confident cuz he did it on his own. I get it….

[@basedboi3956]

As someone who also did it on my own, arrogance is not cool or endearing. Glad you have grown in confidence though!

[@sushi.b]

Russ neeeever ever wears shades on an interview. nah it's deeeefinitely next level lmao

[@joedorben3504]

Yk what Russ has always been talented af he just dropped the ball when it came to his songwriting and has been too pretentious, arrogant, and corny (although tbf Mick Jenkins is extremely pretentious, arrogant, and corny yet still has a very solid catalog of high quakity projects). But his beat selection and even his production abilities were never lacking, he clearly has good taste in beats. So even if he isnt the best rapper himself he always had potential

[@wolfey5733]

bro never knew fantano was a basketball fan 💀

[@GoodxJ]

Russ has been dope for a really long time, finally Fantano is catching on to one of the greatest of our generation! Salute Russ. 💎

[@tomjohns2208]

I enjoyed this quite a lot

[@Elrond_Hubbard_1]

Russ isn't the same from 2015, now he's a fully grown man and he's learned lessons from his life which mean things. Stop hating.

[@saulmejia97]

No

[@AIBriseno]

@@saulmejia97 “no” 🤓🤓

[@ricky93100]

Seems like a cool dude clearly doesn’t give af

[@TheeDeeM]

Russ is so well-spoken and respectful in this interview! I was left with my hand on my chest, taken aback.

[@Yellow-IV]

Russ is a gangsta

[@Milan-vi1bq]

Russ next album an 8 confirmed

[@th3on3thatb3atu]

Russ has been SPITTING since Chomp. Dude has been honing his craft and I can see the results 🔥🔥🔥

[@marius5388]

has anyone noticed that almost everyone hes interviewed has immediately gotten a very high score on their project?

[@Jack-zj1ug]

Maybe cuz they released some bangers 🤷‍♂️

[@dukes4636]

I mean why would he interview someone he doesn't anticipate on? He thinks Russ has been doing good lately

[@legoyoda9782]

Yeah, Anthony comes across as a bit fake and artificial in these interviews. He'll give negative reviews to their albums, but then suddenly do a 180 and become buddies with them after they have an interview, which suddenly gets them extra brownie points for the next review. Just seems disingenuous and odd to me.

[@fromjahwluv]

@@legoyoda9782 not sure if you're being serious here but his opinion on their music does not equal his opinion on the artist personally.

[@ayyyayay]

bruh can we get russ on the tmg podcast

[@Cv2CaboVerde]

The amount of times y’all say “you know” is crazy lol

[@fatjawns3671]

Feel like Russ has matured and not hearing him constantly complain or hype himself up to be Kanye level is definitely a plus

[@MEMESSOSTUPID]

“Man of many talents” fucking lol dude

[@charlienovacastor5652]

if they make a movie about Russ, Jake Johnson needs to play him

[@An2onio33]

glad he blurred the chat 🤣🤣 his chats the dumbest and the most hatful.

[@soqquadro7672]

Antonio Fontana

[@Sam-dm8vh]

so glad russ could elevate your mindset

[@YoungBeanz]

Russ may not be a good rapper most of the time but I will give him this, he's a hell of a business man

[@xxv6041]

Not a good rapper? Lol

[@dedasalmeida9047]

@@xxv6041 he's not, mid songs as well... But the dude has a nice personality thou

[@xxv6041]

@@dedasalmeida9047 trippin he can be a cornball at times but his rapping skills far from bad

[@ryanreidemeister6049]

@@dedasalmeida9047 you don’t know bars

[@dedasalmeida9047]

@@xxv6041 idk man...I just can't fw his songs man ...

[@strawbryminiwheats]

love it russ is great.

[@karimtawfik2965]

the way both of u were joking at the end 😂😂😂

[@RAKIKAKEK]

Funny how this comes after Joey badass drops a Russ record

[@ThecrazyJH96]

Russ fans from the beginning already know what these comments are just finding out about him 😂 most just bashed bc of the trend

[@genesisosuna]

I think my biggest issue with his music is he just talks about the same things.

[@mjjjermaine]

@Hood Jesus to an extent I think that’s true, but I also think creativity is being able to tell similar stories in different and engaging ways each time, something I’m not sure if Russ has always been successful at

[@ryanreidemeister6049]

This comment shows you have not listened to his entire catalogue

[@genesisosuna]

@@ryanreidemeister6049 of course. I want to keep my sanity.

[@AIBriseno]

@@genesisosuna then you shouldn’t give an opinion on something you know nothing about LOL

[@genesisosuna]

@@AIBriseno I've heard a bunch of his music, how do I not know anything? Lmao

[@pro-xinyang]

Russ in Nigeria? Damn! Much love

[@JonahUniverse]

Still generally not a fan but I always get much more respect for an artist when they talk face to face with one of their biggest detractors.

[@crxyy6252]

Russ seems like such a simple being but thats fine:) i mean just like his music

[@Exodemer]

i wish they wouldve just spent the whole hour talking abot their italianx heritage

[@wolfwang8464]

Russ is so dope

[@raycasta10]

He never was hated the internet told u to hate him.

[@bairhall]

Nah a lot of people do not fw the man at all

[@gorliagirp7274]

Enormous W for the Italian Community

[@Firewertyhn6817]

я рад что вы это понимаете