Topics: (0:00 ) Intro

(0:43 ) Getting the courage to start rapping alone

(2:40 ) Putting out music on his own

(3:42 ) LaRussell's biggest fight

(4:21 ) When to stay the course on a dream?

(5:20 ) A frustrating moment

(6:17 ) Keep shooting

(7:51 ) Mushrooms

(9:04 ) “People matter”

(9:40 ) Metamorphosis of LaRussell

(10:20 ) The music is a complete reflection of me

(10:48 ) How to facilitate growth?

(11:30 ) How do you know you’re growing?

(12:45 ) Where does LaRussell’s wisdom come from?

(13:50 ) LaRussell shows us his library

(15:08 ) Strategy for putting out music as an independent artist

(16:34 ) Advice to someone in a rut (me lol)

(20:30 ) Surrendering

(22:58 ) Belief?

(24:21 ) Where LaRussell’s confidence comes from

(26:32 ) Having your own space

(28:17 ) Discipline & consistency

(29:37 ) Limitless mindset

(30:45 ) Why does LaRussell rep Vallejo so hard?

(32:49 ) Was 2021 the best year of LaRussell’s life?

(35:00 ) Meeting Russ with crew

(36:54 ) Writing is the core skill

(39:12 ) “People have to be able to receive what you’re sending”

(40:42 ) Working a job + doing music together

(42:20 ) Flowing with life

(43:22 ) What is the work?

(44:07 ) Purpose

(45:25 ) What is this human experience?

(47:00 ) Let life be

(51:31 ) Best ways to get into the body

(52:24 ) Connecting with LaRussell

LaRussell is an independent rapper. Over the past year, he has built a following from 4,000 to 160,000+ on Instagram. He has done freestyles on The Breakfast Club and LA Leakers. This conversation was originally recorded on December 21, 2021.

LaRussell's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/larussell

LaRussell's Freestyle on Power 105.1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohbFe8JsAh0

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