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Russ is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Scott Storch, 50 Cent, Eminem, Fat Nick and G-Unit. Those roots explain a lot about how Russ arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Joyner Lucas, Phora, 6lack, G-Eazy and Jalen Santoy, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Black Thought and Collie Buddz, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 30 connections around Russ, reaching back through Scott Storch and forward to Black Thought. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
Russell James Vitale, known mononymously as Russ, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, author, and actor. Along with his solo career, he is a member of the Atlanta-based hip hop collective Diemon.
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Russ connections
Russ grew out of Scott Storch, 50 Cent, Eminem and Fat Nick, shares an orbit with Joyner Lucas, Phora, 6lack and G-Eazy, went on to shape Black Thought and Collie Buddz. 30 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
Who influenced Russ
Sounds and acts that shaped Russ.
Artists similar to Russ
Artists and scenes sharing an orbit with Russ.
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