Russ, the talented Atlanta rapper and singer, has finally unveiled the magnificent masterpiece we’ve all been waiting for: SANTIAGO. This auditory extravaganza, slated to grace our eager ears on August 18, embodies the multifaceted odyssey of Russ’s mind, spirit, body, and heart as he quests for his coveted treasure (oh, the enigma!).
Symbolized by the majestic pyramid, this musical sojourn was far from picturesque. Russ candidly confesses the trials and tribulations he endured, the self-inflicted blows he weathered along the path to self-discovery. Behold the album’s striking front cover, a visual depiction of the psychological warfare that ensued. And as you delve deeper, the back cover reveals the internal conflicts: Russ, his inner child, and his shadow engaged in an eternal battle within. Pre-order your digital or vinyl copy of this magnum opus now. Musical transcendence awaits!
SANTIAGO
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— SANTIAGO (@russdiemon) June 3, 2023
“I’m really excited. I’m really nervous. SANTIAGO is my journey to self love & self mastery while touching on the obstacles that have provided resistance along the way…feelings of emptiness, inadequacy, imposter syndrome, doubt, anger, shame (to name a few) and ultimately issues from my childhood that have shown up in my adult life. It’s my attempt to understand, navigate and heal. It’s the most vulnerable music I’ve ever made and I had to do a lot of excavating to make it. I hope that by listening to me face my own emotions, you all gain the courage to face your own. It was a confronting experience and I hope it resonates with people who are trying to navigate the obstacles on their own journey because as Paulo Coelho said, “one man’s journey is every man’s journey.”
