Atlanta-bred rapper-singer-producer Russ (Russell James Vitale) has officially dropped his latest album, W!LD, on June 27, 2025—his first studio LP since 2023 and seventeenth project overall
True to its title, W!LD is a deep dive into the untamed territory of self-discovery, balancing chaos with introspection.
Russ has stated that W!LD represents “the in‑between…the chaos and clarity, the healing and the hurting” as he navigates his identity post-Columbia Records
This theme reflects in soulful tracks like “User Guide,” where he muses, “How’d I beat the game without looking at the user guide?”
From "User Guide" to "Lonely Road," the 19-song collection guides listeners through multi-layered production—entirely self-crafted—and Russ’ trademark mix of rap and melodic introspection.
Check out our earlier piece on Russ
