Topics: (0:00) Intro

(0:43) Getting the courage to start rapping alone

(2:40) Putting out music on his own

(3:42) LaRussell's biggest fight

(4:21) When to stay the course on a dream?

(5:20) A frustrating moment

(6:17) Keep shooting

(7:51) Mushrooms

(9:04) “People matter”

(9:40) Metamorphosis of LaRussell

(10:20) The music is a complete reflection of me

(10:48) How to facilitate growth?

(11:30) How do you know you’re growing?

(12:45) Where does LaRussell’s wisdom come from?

(13:50) LaRussell shows us his library

(15:08) Strategy for putting out music as an independent artist

(16:34) Advice to someone in a rut (me lol)

(20:30) Surrendering

(22:58) Belief?

(24:21) Where LaRussell’s confidence comes from

(26:32) Having your own space

(28:17) Discipline & consistency

(29:37) Limitless mindset

(30:45) Why does LaRussell rep Vallejo so hard?

(32:49) Was 2021 the best year of LaRussell’s life?

(35:00) Meeting Russ with crew

(36:54) Writing is the core skill

(39:12) “People have to be able to receive what you’re sending”

(40:42) Working a job + doing music together

(42:20) Flowing with life

(43:22) What is the work?

(44:07) Purpose

(45:25) What is this human experience?

(47:00) Let life be

(51:31) Best ways to get into the body

(52:24) Connecting with LaRussell

LaRussell is an independent rapper. Over the past year, he has built a following from 4,000 to 160,000+ on Instagram. He has done freestyles on The Breakfast Club and LA Leakers. This conversation was originally recorded on December 21, 2021.

LaRussell's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/larussell

LaRussell's Freestyle on Power 105.1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohbFe8JsAh0

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