The Cambridge Union | In Conversation With... Russ | Cambridge Union
Listen back to our interview with Russ at The Cambridge Union on the 25th of January 2023.
Russell James Vitale, aka Russ, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. His latest albums have both peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard 200. With hits garnering hundreds of millions of views on YouTube.
Russ is known for his versatile talent, writing, producing and mixing his songs by himself. In 2027, Russ was embroiled in controversy with Lil Pump for critiquing drug glorification in rap songs, resulting in an online meme war.
Russ notably has his own independent label, DIEMON, which helps other independent artists grow without taking any ownership rights, combatting what has become a massive problem in the industry.
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