Biography

Russell James Vitale, better known by his stage name Russ, was born on September 26, 1992, in Secaucus, New Jersey. He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Russ gained recognition in the music industry after independently releasing eleven albums before signing with Columbia Records, where he dropped his breakthrough album, There's Really a Wolf in 2017. This album was both a commercial and critical success, achieving platinum status from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and producing his first Billboard Hot 100 hits, including "What They Want" and "Losin Control."