Rapper, producer, and vocalist
Russ
celebrates independence and self-reliance on
Wild
, his first full-length album since 2023's
Santiago
. With his usual clever and quick-witted lyricism,
ruminates on success and motivation, adding some flowing melodic vocal hooks to the mix on "Movin" and easing into ethereal production atmospheres on "April 7." The 19-song album covers a lot of ground, mixing pop-minded rap sounds with indie rock instrumentation and chord changes on "Right Now" and riding a fast, jumpy beat on the high-energy "Pent Up in a Penthouse."
debuted at the number ten position on the Billboard 200 within its first week of release. ~ TiVo Staff