Russ: "The Advance Is the Least Important Part of the Deal"
An advance is a loan, it is not free money for being talented.
Russ
- Real Name: Russell Vitale
- Hometown: Roswell, Georgia
- Label: Diemon / Columbia Records
Russ Breaks Down the Impact of His Favorite Classic Rap Songs (Interview)
“They’re what got me hooked on hip-hop.”
"Long-Term Bags Only": Russ Shares Valuable Investment Advice
"For a genre that’s so infatuated with wealth, y’all be doing short-term shit…"
Russ' 2017 Debut Album 'There's Really A Wolf' Earns Platinum Certification
There's really another plaque.
10 Hip-Hop Artists Share Their Best Business Advice
Russ, Mistah F.A.B., Dumbfoundead and more dish out free game.
Russ on Passing 1.1 Billion Spotify Streams: "A Trillion is Possible"
"I wrote, produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered one billion streams on Spotify."
Russ Questions Rappers Who Use Depression to Glorify Drug Use
There is a difference between abusing drugs and "CHOOSING to publicly glorify it," according to Russ.
Russ Is Relevant, Just Not on Hip-Hop Twitter (The Data Proves It)
There’s a good reason you've never heard about Russ’ music on Twitter.
Russ Blasts the Record Industry for Rewarding "Connections and Fuck Shit" Over Talent
"I mean, if it rewards talent, feel me, I would be the biggest artist in the entire fucking world."
Russ Defends "Fanning the Fuck Out" After Meeting "His Idol" J. Cole
"Look at how people try and play the legends. Why?"
Report Card: Blu Returns to 2007, BadBadNotGood Unleash Free Jazz, Russ Again Tackles The Fakes
And Kevin Gates has a single with PnB Rock that has real potential.
Russ Breaks Down His Multi-Million Dollar "Record Deal" (Partnership) With Columbia
"I made sure that I built up leverage."
Russ 'There's Really A Wolf' Cheat Code Album Review
After dropping two hit singles, Russ finally releases his debut album. But what's really hiding under that wolf's clothing?
Russ Announces 20-Track Debut 'There's Really a Wolf,' Out May 5
The wait ends soon for an album years in the making.
Russ Captures Second Gold Certification in Three Months for "Losin Control"
Incredibly, the ATL native was able to achieve both certifications without cracking the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100.