Russ (UK rapper)

Russ, also known as Russ Splash, RussMB or Russ Millions, is a British rapper and songwriter.[1] In December 2018 he released his single "Gun Lean" on Virgin Records.[2] The track peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart,[3] becoming the second UK drill track to reach the top 10.[4]

Not to be confused with Russ (rapper).

Russ
Also known asRuss Splash, Russ Millions, RussMB
BornLewisham, London, England[1]
GenresUK drill
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2016–present
LabelsVirgin Records
Associated acts

The dance that Russ performs in the music video became a "dance craze" and was mimicked by footballers including Jesse Lingard.[5] It was ranked by The Guardian at number 10 on their list of "greatest pop music dance crazes".[6]

In April 2019 his follow-up single "Keisha & Becky" with Tion Wayne entered the UK Singles Chart at number 19, and later peaked at number seven. Which later become BPI platinum certified. [3]

Discography

Singles
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[3]		 IRE
[7]
"Trick or Treat"
(featuring LATTZ)[8]		 2018 —— Non-album singles
"Gun Lean"[9] 949
"Keisha & Becky"
(with Tion Wayne)[11]		 2019 744
"Mr Sheeen"
(with Digga D)[12]		 28—
"VidaLoca"
(with Pressa & Taze)[13]		 ——

"Playground" RussMb

"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References
  1. "This is the viral dance craze of the year you need to know about". ShortList. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. McQuaid, Ian (15 January 2019). "UK Driller Russ Is Here to Stay – and to Make You Dance". Noisey. Vice. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  3. "RUSS - full Official Charts History". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  4. Hancox, Dan (31 January 2019). "Skengdo and AM: the drill rappers sentenced for playing their song". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  5. "What is the 'gun lean'? Jesse Lingard's celebration mimics drill dance craze". Belfast Telegraph. 23 December 2018. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  6. Snapes, Laura (4 January 2019). "The greatest pop music dance crazes – ranked!". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  7. Peak positions in Ireland:
  8. "Trick or Treat (feat. LATTZ) - Single by Russ splash". iTunes. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  9. "Gun Lean - Single by Russ splash". iTunes. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  10. "BRIT Certified - bpi" (To access, enter the search parameter "Russ"). British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  11. "Keisha & Becky - Single by Russ splash & Tion Wayne". iTunes. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  12. "Mr Sheeen - Single by Digga D & Russ splash". iTunes. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  13. "VidaLoca - Single". iTunes. Archived from the original on 25 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
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