Bio

Even though he sounds like a lyricist at heart, From a small town in "Virginia", a place that is non-existent to the hip-hop world's of "Atlanta", "New York", "Miami", or "L.A." comes an artist who to the naked eye is the lesser known of the "Future of Hip-Hop's Next List" is "Russell Young". Strong, witty, clever lyrics, draped over hard hitting southern beats reminiscent of a "Young Jeezy", "Gucci Mane", or "T.I." Song, "Russell Young" is by far one of the most " lyrically Street Savvy" rap artist in the underground today. his music will pretty much be more accepted in "Trap America", because of his long list of "Hood Stories", and "Street Dreams". When listening to some of "Russell Young's" songs it's almost like you are right there in his world which is a very strong concept that alot of artist seem to lack these days. You can feel in his songs the "passion", and "determination" he puts forth in each of his stories. When one of his songs come on you suddenly think that because it is a hard southern beat that he is going to be screaming and hollering all over the track with no conscience, but that's not what happens. What happens is you hear an artist that can sing, which is different besides "Drake" being able to do it. Than after you hear him sing, you are suddenly bombarded by an arsenal of words spitting at you like an "M-16" coming in so many flurries that you have to start the song over again because it is not exactly what you were expecting to hear. After dropping his first single "My Life" "Russell Young" has just dropped his second single "No Good" produced by "Kafaeno" off of his highly anticipated album "Finally" which is due to drop winter 09. As of now "My Life" has been the most added single to college and internet radio. He is getting features on many websites and blogs, as well as interviews from radio stations around the world. After only taking his music career seriously for 1 year he was nominated the best "Underground Rap Artist" in the south at the "Underground Music Awards Show" in Manhattan New York last summer 2008. In 2008 Russell Young traveled up and down the southeast region performing at clubs, fashion shows, coffee houses, and open mics showcasing his skills as well as giving away promotional cd's in hopes of building his buzz. Today Russell Young has over 2 million myspace plays and almost 20,000 friends. His career has been inspired by legendary artist such as "Biggie Smalls", "Big L", "Tupac", "Big Pun", "Jay-Z", and "Nas". He is inspired by these artist because they are true to what they do and never felt they had to break there stride to please anyone. Myspace Page: www.myspace.com/russellyoungmusic