russ
say what you will about russ! haha anyways. I think he’s dope. he’s talented and driven. some call him cocky and i understand where they’re coming from, he probably does too, to be honest. all in all though, his music pulls you in. if you listen to his lyrics you can hear how self aware he is. he takes from his experiences and applies each to his self- growth. he then takes it one step further by turning those experiences into music that enhances his career. his choice of words and energy behind each track is raw and bold.
i saw him live with Jess, christina and michelle. his vocals, beats and fire matched exactly what you feel when listening to him in your own world with your headphones full volume -funny story about that concert- jess met him at the meet and greet and they had spoken on instagram prior to that show, and he remembered heerrrrrrr. like knew who she was. but that’s a story for her to tell.
the songs listed below are some of my favorites:
summer at 7: this song chills me out. i picture myself sitting on the beach or skateboarding at sunset with this tune in my ears, just smiling. it’s my daydream of how him and i will express ourselves to each other (if i was to get a boyfriend). we would just adore each other in the most simple, happy and easy way.
whenever
scared: oof man. this one really brought me back. it brought me back to my first relationship and the internal fear of falling for someone again. he talks about what they could’ve been without the reality of the world around them. before i had even heard this song i would always say to people (post break-up with my arrow) “if we could have lived on a island, just the two of us we would have thrived. we were best friends and each others other half. we lived in our own world but unfortunately surrounding temptations and stress barged into it.” i didn’t think that our break-up gave me trust issues but as i tried to invest my heart in someone new, and i mean really invest my heart, i noticed that i was more guarded than i thought or honestly ever wanted to be.
we just haven’t met yet
our time: this track was dedicated to winery dude. we became relatively close before i moved and since then have only gotten closer. we are one in the same and at times it would be frustrating because was just like “whyyyy did i have to meet someone so perfect for me at the timing that i did”. living different lives on oppostie sides of the country didn’t allow us to pursue anything more than friends. now that time as continued, i am happy about it because we have grown a love for each other that you can only feel safe with through genuine friendship. we support each other in all aspects of life ( relationships, work, outfit choices lol) and i wouldn’t want it any other way.
all i want
best on earth: i dig the feature on this track. when you’re feeling sassy and want to move ya hips while getting ready, this one is gooood.
missing you crazy