Podcast:Drink Champs Rating: Explicit Published On: Fri Nov 22 2019 Description: N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. On today's episode The Champs chop it up with rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Russ! For two and a half years Russ independently released 11 mixtapes and weekly songs. Eventually gaining the attention of major labels, Russ would go on to release his studio album “There’s Really A Wolf” which would gain Platinum status.In this episode Russ shares stories about creating music at a young age, being influenced by G-Unit, Shady & Aftermath. Figuring out how to garner attention via social media and SoundCloud, Russ breaks down the concept and strategy behind his 1 song albums.Sharing his views about using substance abuse as a marketing tool, Russ also discusses his controversial “Anti-Drug” t-shirt and how drugs have impacted and influenced the young generation of artists and their listeners.Lots of stories, debates and gems in this episode that you don't want to miss!Follow:Drink Champshttp://www.drinkchamps.comhttp://www.instagram.com/drinkchampshttp://www.twitter.com/drinkchampshttp://www.facebook.com/drinkchampsDJ EFNhttp://www.crazyhood.comhttp://www.instagram.com/whoscrazyhttp://www.twitter.com/djefnhttp://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductionsN.O.R.E.http://www.instagram.com/therealnoreagahttp://www.twitter.com/noreagaBoost Mobile: Visit BoostMobile.com or your nearest retailer for offer details.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkchamps/support Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.