Russ started out as an independent artist and released 11 mixtapes before signing with Columbia Records. He would later become 100% independent and shares what it takes to succeed as an independent artist and more.
Tetris Kelly:
When it comes to being an independent artist, perhaps no one is as loud and proud as Russ. This smooth and talented emcee is no stranger to the game and truly believes in it because he's back. The do-it-yourself rapper released 11 mixtapes independently before signing with Columbia and releasing 'There's Really a Wolf.' He released two more projects with the label and then, in June 2020, he announced on IG that he was 100% independent again. He's been super honest about the hustle at one point, even posting his weekly earnings, where fans can see hundreds of thousands of dollars he's made. He told us this in 2020 after his Top 40 hit “HANDSOMER.” A guy who's never afraid to mention the Grammys and yes, even the charts if you're going to be independent, he believes in it like Russ.
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