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The rapper LaRussell hails from Vallejo, in the East Bay of Northern California. The same town that gave birth to E-40, Mac Dre and Sly Stone. It’s a town where there is an expectation that you will record, mix and release your own music, rep your hood, and most of all be fun.
You could call LaRussell’s music post-hyphy. It’s bouncy. It’s cheerful. A little bit silly sometimes. He is fiercely independent – selling his own records, his own merch, and his own concert tickets. LaRussell keeps busy. Since 2018, he’s released nearly 40 studio albums!
On the latest episode of Bullseye, we’re joined by LaRussell. He talks about going viral on social media and throwing shows in his mom’s backyard with big guests like Juvenile. Plus, he gets into his collaborative partnership and friendship with the king of crunk – Lil Jon.
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Guests
- LaRussell
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Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring you in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds in our culture.
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