PRLog (Press Release) -
Sep 14, 2009 -
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 and eastcoast beats, "Russell Young" is by far one of the most " lyrically Street Savvy" rap artist in the underground today. 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. 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. "Russell Young" recently secured a production deal with super production team "Trak Starz Production". "Trak Starz Production" is credited with producing tracks for Chingy, Ludacris, Houston, Huey, Nellyt, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dog, Pussy Cat Dolls, and T.I, selling over 20 million albums world wide. 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.
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