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Why LaRussell Spent $30,000 on a Single Song and Would Do It Again
During his recent sit down with the One More Time Podcast, LaRussell offered a wide ranging and transparent look into what it truly means to be an independent artist operating at scale. Early in the interview, he broke down the increasing demands of growth, saying, "The larger you get as an indie, the more you need." He likened the difference between early and current stages in his career to feeding a Chihuahua versus feeding a bear. When you’re operating at a higher level,
Nov 11
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SoundsLikeWater Presents: "Summer Waves" (Our Favorites)
Summer always brings a certain rhythm. The long days, warm nights and backyard get togethers need the right soundtrack, and this season...
Sep 25
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LaRussell Rolls Out $1,000 Fan Package with Live Experience and Equity Perks
LaRussell is raising the bar once again on what it means to be independent. The Vallejo rapper continues to refine his Proud 2 Pay model...
Aug 28
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DJ Hed, Ryan Leslie, LaRussell and Symba at Invest Fest: Music Ownership and the Creators Blueprint
In a powerful exchange of vision and music industry wisdom at Invest Fest, four voices from across the culture took to the main stage to...
Aug 26
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Billboard Takes a Trip to the Pergola
Independent Bay Area artist LaRussell is redefining live music with a backyard concert model that centers on accessibility, community...
Aug 11
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How LaRussell Turned a LA Backyard into Hip-Hop Therapy
LaRussell capped off his 2025 Backyard LA Residency with back-to-back two-hour shows on Saturday and Sunday — both started right on time....
Jun 25
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Live and Direct: A SXSW Day with LaRussell
During one of SXSW's more offbeat and unforgettable events, and this year, one of mine came on a rooftop overlooking the heart of...
Apr 6
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Backyard Business: LaRussell Breaks Down the Pergola, Proud to Pay, and His Path to 100 Albums
On a recent episode of SiriusXM’s Effective Immediately , LaRussell sat down with DJ Hed and Gina Views for a conversation that dug deep...
Mar 22
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Review: The Industry Might Sleep on Wiz Khalifa & LaRussell’s Collab, But This One’s Forever
Some records hit different, and Wiz Khalifa and LaRussell’s latest collaboration is one of them ones. From the beat to the verses to the...
Feb 27
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GCTV: Amplifying Voices: LaRussell’s Fight for Fair Recognition in Music
Every so often, the music industry needs a voice to disrupt the status quo. Enter LaRussell and his Free Game Friday sessions on GCTV,...
Jan 13
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R&B Money Podcast: Oh, You Didn't Know? LaRussell Has Some R&B Jams Too
In a music industry often defined by gatekeepers and traditional pathways to success, LaRussell has emerged as an unfiltered voice for...
Jan 7
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