Russ
Russell James Vitale
Russ is an American rapper from Secaucus, New Jersey active since 2011.
- Profession
- Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
- From
- Secaucus, New Jersey
- Born
- September 26, 1992
- Years active
- 2011–present
Early life
Born in New Jersey and raised in Atlanta, Russell Vitale wrote, recorded, produced, and mixed his own music as a fiercely independent artist.
Career
After uploading a song a week to SoundCloud, he broke through with the platinum hits "What They Want" and "Losin Control," championing artist independence.
Major achievements
He charted platinum singles while retaining ownership of his masters and publishing.
Legacy
Russ became a vocal advocate for independence and self-production in the streaming era.
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