Russ

An emblematic figure on the international hiphop scene, Russ is finally making a comeback on European stages in 2024! He’s sure to be back in Belgium for his It Was You All Along Europe Tour on 9 September at the AB! Multi-platinum rapper, singer-songwriter and renowned producer Russell Vitale aka Russ is a versatile artist. As well as his music, he also excels at painting, directing and even has several best-sellers to his name. At just 31, Russ is admired for his artistic independence and commitment. Since the release of his debut album ‘Silence’ in 2014, he has built a remarkable discography, totalling over 22 billion streams and 25 million singles sold, as well as sold-out concerts around the world. His second album ‘There’s Really A Wolf’ (2017) is an example of the genre with 84 weeks in the Billboard 200 albums chart, thanks to timeless tracks such as ‘What They Want’ and ‘Losin Control’. In 2022, spearheading the independent artist movement, Russ launched his label DIEMON (an acronym for ‘Do It Everyday Music Or Nothing’), with which he produces many young artists as well as his own albums. The latest, Santiago, was released in August 2023 and is probably his most introspective and moving work to date. The album went straight to No. 12 in the Billboard 200 chart, confirming its status as one of the best-selling albums of all time. Russ’ music knows no bounds, skilfully fusing rap/hip-hop with acoustic or orchestral elements, as evidenced by his remixes of ‘Drives’, ‘Psycho Pt. 2’ and ‘3:15 (Breathe)’. His unwavering commitment to his art makes him a unique artist. Russ is a complete and touching artist who absolutely must be discovered live. See you on 9 September. Come and join us!