Russ Spits Bars About His Success On "WHAT ARE YALL"

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The independent artist returns with his weekly drop-off.

Back with his weekly delivery is Russ who switches things up on his latest single. Last week, Russ gave fans "Real," a track where he spiced things up in a more laid-back vibe. This time around, he's back to beasting out bars about his successes and impact on "WHAT ARE YALL." The single arrives with a visual where Russ performs while carefully positioned in front of a screen that shows Kanye West's jeen-yuhs docuseries in the background.

Russ is known for his regularly scheduled releases but he has yet to offer up news regarding his next project. He began 2020 by dropping off Shake the Snow Globe and closed out 2021 with Chomp 2. He's an independent artist who built his reputation on releasing new music on his own terms and at a steady pace, so fans are expecting to hear much more from Russ throughout 2022. 

Stream "WHAT ARE YALL" and share your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

Seven hundred thousand for an hour
That's the latest offer
I put in work I had to earn my credentials
I wrote the book on independence
I'm on my third Presidential


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.