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Artist Spotlight: Russ

Russ is the wave. Nawh, Russ the tsunami.

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Artist Spotlight: Russ
Edgar Esteves

I'm an avid Spotify explorer. My evenings usually consist of me sitting at home scrolling through Spotify: starting different artist radios to find new artists to listen to, browsing playlists, etc. I'm not exactly sure how I came across Russ back in January, but I was hooked from the first song I heard, Down for You, before I delved into the rest of his work.

Russ Vitale, known as just Russ in the music biz, is an Atlanta rapper/singer/producer a part of the DIEMON crew. You may not have heard of him yet, but trust me, you'll want to hear his stuff now rather than later.

With several albums on top of the never-ending songs released on his SoundCloud page, Russ is putting his beats and words out there. For real, the guy has been recording and releasing tracks while he's on tour.

Speaking of tour, he's selling out shows left and right currently. If you get the chance to see this guy in person while he's still on the come-up, do it. Being packed in a venue with 1,500+ fans who know every word to every song is wild. My friends and I drove seven hours to his show in Dallas last week, and it did not disappoint.

Here's why: his songs tell stories. You can get so wrapped up in a track because it's relatable. Not to mention the beats are incredibly catchy; you cannot not vibe to them. I could babble on all day, but check some of my favorite tracks out for yourself and see what I mean.

What They Want

Currently moving up the Billboard charts, and the music video is too gorgeous.

Here I Am

I literally sway back and forth to this one during the part:

"Tanqueray cups got me woozy. Posted up lookin' for some floozies. Devils get up off me like Boosie. Ima always keep my first hoopty."

Something about it just gets me vibing.

Willy Wonka (ft. Paulina & Jafé)

Vibes on vibes on vibes.

Goodbye

If you've ever been cheated on or with a shadester, here's the song you need to play now.

Someone to Drink With

Literal description of what I need out of my next someone.

Losin' Control

I think this song got me through my last break-up. Russ put into words what it's like going through the dating scene anymore and trying to open up to someone new.

Do It Myself

The I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T anthem.

Show the dude some love now. Trust me you won't regret it.

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