Russ | Self Made Tastes Better, Episode 9

Belaire’s "Self Made Tastes Better" video series continues with the 9th episode starring multi-platinum recording artist, producer, and songwriter Russ.
Russ sits down with Luc Belaire CEO Brett Berish to discuss his 10-year journey to achieve his goal of becoming one of rap’s most prolific forces.
What does it take to truly make it without sacrificing who you are? Belaire’s Self Made Tastes Better video series shares the stories of people who are doing just that - the self-made, those who dare to stand out, innovate, push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Tune in each month for new episodes featuring some of the world’s biggest figures in music, art and sport.
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[@jayceelambii2073]

It's ironic how he talks about how him and bugus studied every single interview, article, etc. in order to learn the game. Now here I am, studying every single Russ interview, article, and video to learn the game.

[@santo9032]

Jaycee Lamb ME TO MAN WE’LL GET THERE SOON KEEP GRINDING !!!

[@rodneygroves8286]

Same here 💯

[@blankspacebaby]

Fax

[@saulcuello9622]

JC Lamb, does your name mean Jesus Christ lamb? Also I like your comment I'm number 155

[@heauxsolo3918]

Jaycee Lamb right!? Russ really laid the blueprint

[@aryanegouvea]

Russ has this amazing message about self believe that people dont listen because prefere think that he's cocky.. But he's an amazing musician and a really great character

[@starcourtfoodcourt797]

aryane gouvêa yes! I agree!

[@ramfiss1560]

I was like that.. just finished watching the interview and I think a little better off him but I need to see more.

[@musicking6665]

soundcloud.com/richerich6863/low-prodby-jelan-abrams

[@twonrichpo1126]

aryane gouvêa I agree

[@alwayscreatingio]

Russ is a real one

[@DAVIDTYTUS]

Russ a goat fo sure

[@welderboy13]

Steven Van no tf he's not 😂😂😂

[@chinkweber4844]

Steven Van go home you're drunk

[@welderboy13]

Russ a fuck boy

[@PRUNEAVENUE]

Russ a fuk boy who will look back at all his interviews and cringe with tears in his eyes #reaktalk

[@matthewcochran8188]

I honestly feel as if this was Russ' best interview. Anybody that hates on him needs to watch this interview and fully understand where he came from and just how persistent and motivated he is. I cannot wait for this next album to drop in the next month or two!! There is not many genuine people like Russ in today's world of rap and hip-hop. Keep it up man!

[@ResistantLaw]

I'm so glad it wasn't another talk show where they just wanna ask him why the industry sucks.

[@emely_8720]

Omg yessssssss!😭😭

[@michaelduley4]

Where he came from? He makes it seem like he grew up in the trap in Atlanta. He grew up in rich Atlanta suburbs and went to a AAAAA high school. Lets keep it real. Like why can't he just say that? Can't deny his talent tho.

[@jeng247]

I feel the same this is my favorite interview by Ross and I love that hes being himself and that makes me love him and his music more he worked hard to get where hes at but you know people are always going to be haters no matter what! Don't stop what you're doing Russ

[@CASHANDRELAXRECORDS]

THIS SO COLD!!!!!!! IF YOU READ THIS! Can You Put A "Thumbs Up "So Others Can See. I Just started rapping seriously Type in ( Lunden Ivory - No easy way out ) people will ignore this! but if you don't can you listen, comment and subscribe! Thank you all God Bless

[@Qashus]

Russ is a grinder and the amount of patience he had on his come up is amazing. I'm on that same mindset with my music

[@pureverb]

you and i both fam

[@WhosNyGeal]

Dido fam! Ima check both y’all music out. Please do the same and check out my music 🙏🏾

[@LeanneGC101]

This is the kind of interviewer that gets the best out of Russ. Not those radio shows who keep on bullying him hence, the interview doesn't turn out as an interview but would have some kind of heated argument at the end. Thank you for this. It's refreshing ♥️

[@Ethan6000894]

I stg that russ the most motivating person fr fr

[@WhosNyGeal]

Ethan Mcclure Dude definitely got me feeling motivated 💯. I know this is cliche lol but could I get you to check out my music bro 🙏🏾. Honestly I’m just tryna get my music heard 💯.

[@tavakalimusic8040]

Same mindset, gonna do it regardless of any 'success'. Patience is the name of the game.

[@-unhoelyn2727]

I could listen to Russ talk for hours

[@mementohiphop]

What a legend. Nothing but inspiration from this man. 🙌🏽

[@GoodxJ]

Much love and respect to this legend! Gary Vee put me on to Russ last year when he was on his show and I've been listening ever since!!!! #RUSSPECT

[@cram_3102]

You don’t have to be a musician or a athlete or a actor to be the man or the shit . Find what you love to do , study it and learn the game whatever it might be like being a real estate agent or being a plumber or cooking food . Russ is showing just follow your goal and don’t give a fuck about anyone and mostly importantly be the best at what you do !!

[@TheRussianGenius]

Oh, I misunderstood the title of the interview. Thought it said "Self Made Tastes Better" because Russ typically raps about how his songs are written, produced, mixed, and mastered by himself. After looking at the description, I can see it's a video series. Excited to see more, this is fantastic quality stuff!

[@ohgee4396]

TheRussianGenius well aren't you ms cleverpants? You think you're the only one who had that thought? Thanks captain obvious.

[@jgp7414]

TheRussianGenius 'genius'

[@slowitdownroc8946]

the shade is real... but na i agree squadron

[@AlexVlogify]

love ur channel tho :))

[@welderboy13]

TheRussianGenius you got paid to say this bullshit.

[@plusmaster100]

Manifested everything!

[@sanjnabawa1870]

He always has the best answer to every question damn

[@tatumtanuvasa200]

Sanjna Bawa facts

[@yiliyayiliduosi29]

Sanjna Bawa for realllll

[@segundojoel10]

Yeah that old nigga keeps trying to cut him off and offer his unwanted input, let russ express himself and answer the questions you're asking

[@BeatsOmega]

dam ur hot!

[@BeatsOmega]

Instagram?

[@chriskeane4797]

Russ be droppin jewels without even knowing it...peep @14:10 He said "I'll see it when I believe it" Damn russ.

[@awwf8119]

In russ we trust🐐🐐🐐🔥

[@bernardopedrosa4612]

Russ's interviews are more motivational than any self helping book

[@romemira1393]

Two legends choppin it up. This motivated me to be great, im at a "crossroad" in my life right now at 24 years old, I AM going to be successful! Hope you guys are too! We got this💪♥️

[@pamelajdubdowdy1069]

I did so much research on Russ - just had to see what made this man tick - he’s absolutely brilliant

[@JectSwagg]

What did you found out on your research :)

[@fahimak4390]

I love how he talks with so much passion in his heart. Especially when he spoke about meeting Em. Russ is a real one.

[@Earthchild333]

Definitely my favorite interview you’ve done , you’re so wise and inspirational.

[@JostenDooley]

Always love russ interviews he drops knowledge and shows what hard work and self belief can get you.

[@shawtyroze4318]

I feel as all thee other interviews this one was far the best 🌹❤

[@odessaharris]

Props to Russ for NEVER contemplating giving up. I've only been rapping for two years and I've thought about throwing in the towel numerous times. But I mean shit when you know you know 🤷🏽‍♂

[@christiancardinal]

Russ is a legend !

[@SpencerMakokis]

No he is not.

[@christiancardinal]

MAKOKIS fuck out of here

[@welderboy13]

Christian Cardinal *bitch

[@musicking6665]

soundcloud.com/richerich6863/low-prodby-jelan-abrams

[@tomeliukas96]

i need friend like russ.whos ready to move the mountains?

[@cleanhustle8607]

we all do tomas

[@luke304]

Me

[@sennamunza]

hit me man,, @sennamunza

[@TimArgane]

right here

[@followthewhiterabbt]

You’ll attract those friends the more you become that way yourself first. That’s what I’ve found over time myself anyways

[@ilyaonthefly]

this was one of the best interviews I've seen

[@kanyaTu]

Been CRAVING for a russ interview this long. It's gonna be a great one. Thank you! Now if you excuse me....*grabs popcorn*

[@Keylanb]

Russ is honest as fuck. You gotta respect it

[@nicolegirardi6434]

Im literally obsessed with this man

[@Thesheepareblind66]

Russ bringing that turtle neck back!!! Looks good bra. Stay up homie. You crush

[@mynameismyname4823]

Dababy??

[@AnnaLouize]

He’s dropping knowledge on us 🙏🏽

[@damnrayscool]

Love hearing his thought process, what a guy 😍

[@its_smac]

Oh my god, that hilarious... "Get rich or die trying" was what put me on when I was in 5th grade. "Many men" is my favorite song of all time and it's what inspired me to make the music I make! I love you that much more bro! You the man Russ and an inspiration to all of us indie rappers!

[@Domm_Diggity]

The day that my beautiful dark fantasy came out I went to Best Buy in the morning as soon as it opened I asked a worker there if they had the money released album on the shelf he had no idea what I was talking about and being 18 at the time and super into music I was trippin that the Best Buy work had no idea of the album dropping. Still one of the greatest albums of all time.

[@Jordan-tn7xm]

That Was a Great interview. watched the whole thing

[@getnotoriousXBL]

Came for Russ, subbed for more awesome interviews.

[@ariannyvaldezav]

I need to meet him 😭❤️ why is he so underrated damn it , ilysm 😘😘😘

[@lionessdez]

This is awesome thank you for doing this interview, some of the questions I would ask him were asked in this

[@wonAWAY]

How can you NOT love this man????

[@mopargoat]

Cant wait for russ next album and next nearest concert his music is a must for me

[@tatumtanuvasa200]

Very well spoken, has an answer to everything, GREAT memory GREAT energy. If you can make good music AND do good interviews, you're the best in my book.

[@samuelroberts6839]

Great interview, love the series!

[@jeng247]

I think this is the best interview that Russ has done.I love that he is being himself and keeping it real, I have more respect for him and his music. People are always gonna hate no matter what! So keep doing what you're doing Russ we got nothing but love for you 😍😜 I can't wait to see you perform on October 31 in SA, I got my tickets!!!!!! 💋

[@familyandfriendsmatter1830]

he rising to the top in 2018

[@jackberry]

Incredible interview! Russ is the man!

[@carmenbastida7793]

Dammm speechless like always ! 😍

[@walkingtour79]

im so much fascinated with Russ that I wanna become like him someday.

[@Matticulous-Media]

NOTHING BUT LOVE!!!

[@bmitch555]

True inspiration, best interview yet

[@cleanhustle8607]

her personality is so awesome!! Ive never taken the time to really listen to what she has to say or how she says it at that!! Love the character she has in her!!

[@pureverb]

her? lol

[@safahkosar6532]

I love this guy so much. ❤️

[@brianrodriguez6385]

ay russ and Bellaire thanks for this interview I needed it.

[@pamelajdubdowdy1069]

This interview is so fire 🔥 I literally have no words amazing

[@KNOXY0151]

RUSS GOT THOSE BARZ Ya Know Under Rated Like His Style Thumbs up my g dope video

[@jeanmarquez2930]

you're such an inspiration russ..

[@rico_______6776]

The one thing I like most about Russ is that he’s loyal as hack. Like everything he says about his “day ones” are so true. It’s 2020 and I’m watching this for the first time, but every music video I’ve ever watched of his always concluded with credits saying “Edger...” or whatever he’s name is, and this was before this video and I’d always wonder “who is this Edger dude...”👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@maggielee232]

🎵Much support! So real Russ. Love it, "Me n bugus are psychopaths!" 🎵😘

[@IggyMartin]

You make me smile Russ. YOUWILLALWAYSBEENOUGH YOU DONT NEED TO PROVE IT TO ANYONE BUT MAKE ME BELIEVE IM ENOUGH. Please.

[@RyanMatson]

YESSSS.!!!! This is a legendary interview. Downloading this video. #Rare #RyanMatson #Diemon

[@samariaj4473]

You are super inspiring to me Russell!

[@juanvalencia656]

a fucking GOAT in the making man.

[@welderboy13]

Juan Valencia naw he a TURD

[@familyandfriendsmatter1830]

+Jaque Off you Don't know what you are talking ABOUT!

[@welderboy13]

Madison Summers your 10 bitch go to school

[@familyandfriendsmatter1830]

+Jaque Off actually I'm 23

[@welderboy13]

Madison Summers that's just pathetic

[@alonsopineda6180]

His music is like a proverbs lot of wisdom put me on to a lot of game

[@starvalentino]

Great interview. For real. Great interviewer too. Editing suggestion: please level the volume of the "beeps" over curse words, to be a smooth, non ear piercing sound. Lol the volume is like 10db's higher than the rest of the audio. Also the beep needs to have a 1 or 2 millisecond volume fade in so that it doesn't click hella loud at the beginning of the sound clip. Just a friendly suggestion in order to better the listener's experience.

[@bobclues2]

word that shit was annoying great interview tho

[@uriah9638]

The background music isn't so great too. I mean Ride Slow is an amazing song, but I mean it shouldn't be looped.

[@nauornvr_]

RUSS IS A LEGEND. HE WILL BE THE BIGGEST ARTIST IN THE WORLD.

[@atilla718]

I love this

[@aLr_boosh]

Good interview! Good to learn some new facts like why he decided to get a label to even the playing field

[@ManuelGarcia-uc7hw]

I'm a big fan of russ

[@Marsellis]

Dope interview!!!

[@jakbulanwrld]

Legend

[@IMKEVPACK]

damn this interview looks so cinematic

[@operationada]

this dude impresses the shit out of me

[@breadbank2719]

Russ is best

[@Sai.b]

learning loads from Russ

[@penguinrox21able]

Russ is always prepared in his journey

[@SDavis2702]

Damn this was a good interview.

[@borntocreate7619]

Great interview 🙏🔥

[@ProlificKing]

That Senior Airman Patch is dope 😁

[@sanelemthingi8830]

Best everything. Period

[@loganfisher7325]

I came home from russes concert in Toronto and seen this and he earned all the shit he gots now

[@jdon427]

Great interview

[@lanzasjorge8822]

28:50 - When im about to sleep and i hear family members talking shit about me JAJAJAJAJAJAAJAJAJ

[@willperlman7825]

awesome interview!

[@FlukeWayne]

Been on artist interviews for a while quarantine got me taking in so much info it’s lit 🔥🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@michaelcimino1141]

I love russ, i followed him way back when he was doing hits on sound cloud, but WHY!! the senior airmen insignia (on the left sleeve). This man had me crackin up when i saw that. Aim HIGH!! FLY!! FIGHT!! WIN!!!

[@MANI________]

RUSS I LOVE YOU BRO ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I will meet u in 5 yrs!!!!!!!!!!

[@mgangtv2157]

dudes a genius inspiring us artist everyday

[@KEITHBANGOLA]

Dope

[@BrandonDull]

This was a dope interview!

[@ncbtrades]

Gotta make it on of these episodes one day soon

[@michaelmaza5697]

Can't take my eyes off them stripes on his jacket, Russ made rank! lol Outstanding interview, fucks with Russ heavy.

[@THEBIGGESTSCUMBAG]

INSPIRATIONAL

[@Aastikya]

Man! His fanning Eminem and that story is so delightful

[@me-you101]

Saw it on his Instagram story so I thought eh might as well check it out. Nah I was checking it’s out. I cried tears of joy when I saw you were coming to Oklahoma for your concert but I’m only a sophomore and I don’t get my job till when school is out so i don’t know if I’m gonna make it but I’m trying to to so hard. Don’t worry I still here and I don’t plan on leaving ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chinkweber4844]

Me_You WHOS THAT UGLY CHICK ON YOUR KZbin PROFILE PICTURE? SHE LOOKS UUUUUUUUUUUUGLY HAHAHAHAHA

[@itsJustJayMusic]

I'm also an independent artist, and it's been a time since I started So I have to tell any one who's just starting, don't look for an outcome do music for yourself first and then for the people I produce, mix , master , write and sing/rap my music I started dropping weekly this year and I think I like it, and imma keep doing it , it's therapy for me now. All love everyone #JustJay

[@shahoaghori9485]

this dude is fucking legend every song he made is a fuckinggg hitttttt I love u russ

[@LaNelDeNero]

Russ a legend ❤👑

[@saulbraddockx]

Hey there LaNel DeNero, I just wanted to invite you to my community music page, I'm nipsey and russ inspired. Just transferring a similar message through my sounds. Would love to have you as part of my journey as a music artist. thank you.

[@russfan5071]

Russ is iconic

[@yazeedgh3812]

*2016 fan*