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Finally, the waning temperatures allow us a chance to unwind and settle into the winds of September. Engulf yourself in new music during this overlooked month of the year by honoring rapper Russ Diemon, one of the greatest musicians of the past decade. Coincidentally, his birthday, on September 26th falls into the time of year that best fits the mellow mood created by many of his songs.
Transitioning into the September month signals moving past the unrelenting heat of summer and into the cool atmosphere of the Fall season. Unfortunately, September is often glossed over in an effort to fast forward to the end of the year. Take a step back and breathe this month with the aid of blissful tunes cultivated in this ambient playlist of twenty-six Russ songs.
“There’s Really A Wolf” (2017)
“The wolf represents success and me blowing up. I was constantly the boy crying wolf to everyone telling everyone I was gonna blow up, telling everyone the next song or next album or next video was gonna blow up, and it would never happen, so now that it’s happened, it’s like oh f*** there’s really a wolf.”
Russ (from inside jacket of the “There’s Really A Wolf” (2017) album)
In 2017, Russ debuted his first full-length album entitled, “There’s Really a Wolf.” Russ combines some of his most popular singles like the upbeat “What They Want” and the lilting melodies of “Losin Control” with fresh, previously unheard tracks from his debut album. Known for displaying vulnerability and capturing pure emotion in his music, Russ pairs songs about devastating heartbreak (“Cherry Hill”) with pride in his success after a long struggle to achieve notoriety (“What They Want”).
These select songs interweave Russ’s gentle rapping with his crooning voice. Add these to your playlist and they’re guaranteed to create an introspective or motivational mood for you during the month of September. Additionally, watch the music video for “Losin Control” to further experience the cathartic energy of the song.
- “Cherry Hill”
- “Me You”
- “Ride Slow”
- “What They Want”
- “Losin Control”
“ZOO” (2018)
It’s difficult to say which Russ album takes the top spot among his three full-length releases, but “ZOO” definitely taps into the most raw emotion in every single track. Russ channels mellow ambiance in this R&B-laden album while rapping about heart-wrenching memories of a former partner (“Missin You Crazy”). Watch Russ soar through the air in a flying car in the “Missin You Crazy” music video to unwind with his gentle voice.
Throughout “ZOO,” Russ emphatically sings lilting tunes centered on forgiveness and passion. Find motivation to conquer fear of commitment and pursue a real relationship with the euphonious beats in “Serious.” Russ elicits pure emotion in this personal album with songs like “Parkstone Drive”. In this song, Russ encourages listeners to keep moving past tribulations when he sings, “Yeah, it rains sometimes even when it shines / Don’t give up, don’t give up.” Laced with love and inspiration, the songs below will catapult you into bliss in the interluding weeks of the month.
- “Missin You Crazy”
- “Parkstone Drive”
- “Begging You”
- “Voicemail”
- “Serious”
“SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE (DELUXE)” (2020)
Despite the brief interval between Russ’s sophomore full-length album in 2018 and the release of “SHAKE THE SNOWGLOBE” in January of 2020, Russ consistently released singles in that time period that made an appearance on this third album. The deluxe version of “SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE” includes unreleased additional music like the rhythmic R&B track, “3AM,” and Russ’s highly popular single, “CIVIL WAR,” as a bonus song to remind listeners of the unforgettable anguish and passion of his lyrics.
Transport yourself into the mood to reminisce about the moments of a summer fling in the ultra-laid-back cadence of “SUMMER AT 7.” The layers of synthesized voices in the dreamy chorus of “PATIENCE” generate a surreal listening experience. Sing along to the lyrics in “NIGHTTIME” (Interlude) that emphasize the enigmatic power of love. Play these gentle songs early in the morning or relax yourself to sleep on windy September days.
- “3AM”
- “SUMMER AT 7”
- “NIGHTTIME (Interlude)”
- “ALL TO YOU” (feat. Kiana Ledé )
- “PATIENCE”
- “I THOUGHT YOU GOT ME” (feat. Benny The Butcher)
- “CIVIL WAR” – Bonus
Vibe With Melodic Russ Singles
If you’ve been a fan of Russ since his SoundCloud origins, you know that he possesses unhinged innovation in his original singles that reflect the relentless pursuit of achieving his dreams. Before his first album with Columbia graced the musical charts, he dropped beautifully resonant tracks about relationship strife like “Psycho Pt. 2” and “Moonlight in Atlanta.” After self-producing much of his music, Russ’s songs touch on topics many rappers shy away from, like “Ain’t Nobody Taking My Baby” and “Wife You Up.” His millions of Spotify listeners show that these less common themes in rap are attractive to a wide audience.
“Being great is a choice / Always working in silence / Let my success make the noise.”
Russ (“The Stakeout”)
Negativity and critical perceptions often surround Russ, whom he confidently responds to in the easygoing beats of the self-empowering tracks “Prosper” and “Alright.” Finally, this September playlist wouldn’t be complete without including the aptly named song, “September 16.” This song embodies a blissful aura with its soothing refrain, though its lyrics concentrate on the failed relationship between Russ’s parents. Regardless, the track delivers a brutal honesty to refresh your outlook on love and life. Breathe, relax, contemplate, and grant Russ permission to inspire you with his array of ambient tunes throughout September.
- “Always Knew” (2015)
- “The Otherside” (2016)
- “Psycho Pt. 2” (2016)
- “Moonlight In Atlanta” (2016)
- “Ain’t Nobody Taking My Baby” (2016)
- “Wife You Up” (2017)
- “Prosper” (2017)
- “Alright” (2018)
- “September 16” (2018)
