LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Russell Young Official Website) - 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.
After dropping his first single "My Life" and his 2nd single "No Good" produced by "Kafaeno" "Russell Young is back with not one, not two, but three brand new bangin singles!! The singles he will be releasing will be "Swag Xtra On", "Murda Da Block", and "Um Goin". In this installment of releases "Russell Young" will be giving his audience 2 club bangers (Swag Xtra On, Murda Da block) and 1 real life song (Um Gone). As of now "My Life" and "No Good" have been the most added single to college and internet radio stations. 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.
Accomplishments:
1. FAM 1ST MUSIC GROUP ARTIST, RUSSELL YOUNG, NOMINATED FOR UMA AWARDS, BEST SOUTHERN RAP ARTIST, 2008
2. "My Life" makes "Top 40 Music" Internet Charts "
3. "No Good" makes "Top 40 Music" Internet Charts"
4. Russell Young featured artist on "REALRADIO101.COM"
5. Russell Young featured in "HOODGROWN MAGAZINE"!!!!!
6. "RAPINDUSTRY.COM FEATURES RUSSELL YOUNG"
7. Russell Young single "My Life"Track Of The Day" on "GARAGEBAND.COM" "June 21, 2009!!!!!!
8. Russell Young single "No Good" "Track Of The Day" on "GARAGEBAND.COM" October 30, 2009!!!!!!
9. Russell Young single "My Life" "Track Of The week" on "GARAGEBAND.COM" November 2, 2009!!!!!!
10. Russell Young featured on VATALENT.COM
11. Russell Young featured on "Dj-psyc.blogspot.com"
12. Russell Young featured in "Star Central Magazine" September 2009 issue.
13. Russell Young nominated for "Star Central Magazine" Music Track Of The Year 2009!?
Myspace Page: www.myspace.com/russellyoungmusic
