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Russ Releases New Single “Best Friend” Featuring Melii Ahead of Upcoming Tour

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Russ Releases New Single “Best Friend” Featuring Melii Ahead of Upcoming Tour

Multi-platinum artist Russ has dropped his latest single, “Best Friend,” featuring Melii. The track, released ahead of his forthcoming tour, showcases a modern twist on the 2000s classic “Baby, I’m Back” by Baby Bash and Akon.

Produced by Boi-1da, Fierce, and BDRM, “Best Friend” blends Russ and Melii’s dynamic vocals with the iconic nostalgic beat, creating a fresh and captivating sound. The song’s release builds anticipation for Russ’ fans as he prepares to hit the road.

On the release of “Best Friend” Russ shares, “Boi1da sent me this beat and I knew it was the one. Baby Bash and Akon’s “Baby, I’m Back” was one of my favorite songs as a kid, so when I heard the sample, jumping on this track was a no brainer. Melii has one of the coolest tones and deliveries and I’ve been waiting for the perfect song to send to her. I flew to NYC and we recorded her verse in person. We’re going on tour together this summer and we’re going to perform this every night.”

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Russ Teams Up With His Tour Mate 6lack To Detail How He’s ‘Working On Me’

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Russ’ latest Friday single release is “Working On Me,” a laid-back rumination on a failing relationship set to a downtempo, grungy guitar loop. After crooning and rapping the first half of the track, Russ cedes the mic to his It Was You All Along Tour mate, 6lack. The Atlanta rapper-singer takes over to deliver an apologetic double-time verse admitting his wrongdoings and promising to step it up in the future.

The It Was You All Along Tour kicks off in two weeks on May 31 in Seattle, then runs through the month of June, ending in Brooklyn, New York, on June 28. You can see the tour dates below.

Between dates on Russ’ tour, 6lack has scheduled his own No More Lonely Nights Tour dates, announcing a string of shows running concurrently beginning tomorrow, May 18, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and hitting a few extra cities throughout June, including Albuquerque, San Antonio, St. Louis, and more. You can see those tour dates below as well.

You can listen to “Working On Me” above.

Russ’It Was You All Along Tour Dates

05/31 –- Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
06/02 –- Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
06/06 –- Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
06/08 –- Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
06/13 –- Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
06/15 –- Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
06/21 –- St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
06/23 –- Chicago, IL @ United Center
06/25 –- Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
06/28 –- Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center

6lack’s No More Lonely Nights Tour Dates

05/18 — Honolulu, HI @ The Republik
06/09 — Albuquerque, NM @ Revel Entertainment Center
06/11 — San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theater
06/18 — St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
06/19 — Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
06/22 — Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
06/27 — McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre

Russ Drops New Single “Workin On Me” Featuring 6LACK Ahead of Summer Tour

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Russ Drops New Single "Workin On Me" Featuring 6LACK Ahead of Summer Tour

Multi-platinum artist Russ has released his new single, “Workin On Me,” featuring fellow Atlanta artist 6lack. This soulful and introspective track highlights Russ’ vulnerable vocals and lyricism, complemented by a poignant verse from 6lack.

Russ shared the backstory of the song’s creation: “I made this song a little over a year ago and didn’t have a second verse on it. I included a snippet of the song on my fan voting platform and it was voted in the top 3. I sent 6lack the song to jump on and he killed it, and we’re going on an arena tour this summer.”

“Workin On Me” is self-produced by Russ and follows a series of new releases this year, including his EP featuring tracks like “That’s My Girl” and “Tired,” along with “In The Dirt,” “Drives,” and his introspective chart-topping album SANTIAGO from last summer.

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Russ Announces ‘It Was You All Along’ Tour with 6LACK and Melii

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Russ Announces 'It Was You All Along' Tour with 6LACK and Melii

Multi-platinum artist Russ has unveiled his highly anticipated 2024 It Was You All Along tour across North America, featuring fellow artists 6LACK and Melii on all dates. Produced by Live Nation, the 10-date tour will kick off on Friday, May 31, in Seattle, WA, at Climate Pledge Arena, with stops in Oakland, Inglewood, Denver, Toronto, and more, before concluding on Friday, June 28, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

The It Was You All Along tour supports Russ’s latest project, SANTIAGO, which debuted at #12 on the Billboard 200 chart after its release on August 23, 2023. With an impressive career boasting 22 billion streams and 25 million singles sold, Russ continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his signature sound and lyrical prowess.

Tickets for the tour will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Monday, March 11 at 1 PM ET. Additional presales will run throughout the week, leading up to the general on sale starting on Friday, March 15 at 10 AM local time at livenation.com.

Fans can anticipate an electrifying experience as Russ, 6LACK, and Melii join forces to deliver unforgettable performances on stage. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible musical journey.

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How Much Are Tickets For Russ’ ‘It Was You All Along’ Tour?

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RUSS IT WAS YOU ALL ALONG TOUR Trailer Screenshot 2024
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After canceling his 2022 tour, The Journey Is Everything, with his mental health under control, Russ is heading back on the road. In May, the “Drives” rapper, alongside side special guests 6lack and Melii, Russ, will travel across the US to promote his latest album Santiago.

Given that the 10-date run is his second attempt at an arena run, fans are curious about the ticket prices. Although the Live Nation and Ticketmaster presale isn’t slated to launch until March 13, at 10 a.m. local time, thanks to Russ’ artist sale, the ticketing tiers have been revealed. Continue below for ticketing information, as well as the tour schedule, poster, and trailer.

How Much Are Tickets For Russ’ ‘It Was You All Along’ Tour?

Russ’ It Was You All Along tour has three separate price points (as pulled from the Oakland stop on June 2). On the higher end, the pit section (which is standing room only) is listed at $129.50 before fees. The pit ticket with the VIP ad on will run supporters $279.50. In the 100s seating section, the tickets range from $99.50 to $199.74 (without fees). The last seating area (the 200s) is priced between $39.50 and $93.79. Find more information here.

Russ 2024 Tour Dates: ‘It Was You All Along’ Tour

05/31 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
06/02 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
06/06 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
06/08 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
06/13 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
06/15 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
06/21 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
06/23 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
06/25 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
06/28 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center

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Russ ‘It Was Your All Along’ Tour trailer

How To Buy Tickets For Russ’ ‘It Was You All Along’ Tour

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After two years away from the road, Uproxx cover star Russ announced a 10-city, headlining tour, It Was You All Along. The tour will begin at the end of May and run through the end of June, with support from 6lack and Melii. In the announcement video, Russ pokes fun at YouTube personalities who negatively critique artists for attention, subtly suggesting that they might not always be genuine with their criticisms.

Tickets will go on sale this Friday, March 15 at 10 am local. They are currently on artist presale, with additional presales throughout the week. You can buy tickets and get more information at livenation.com.

In the comments for his announcement video, Russ addressed the “anxiety” of announcing such a short tour, explaining that, “I HATE disappointing people,” but that he “just wanted to do an arena tour for progress purposes.”

“I didn’t wanna be on the road for too long,” he continued, “So I know some of yall are mad bout your city not bein on here but I love all of you. Hope to see a bunch of you!!” However, after the prospect of a long haul away from home prompted him to pull the plug on his last tour in 2022, it seems he’s prioritizing mental health over forcing himself to fulfill arbitrary obligations.

See below for the tour dates.

05/31 –- Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
06/02 –- Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
06/06 –- Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
06/08 –- Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
06/13 –- Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
06/15 –- Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
06/21 –- St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
06/23 –- Chicago, IL @ United Center
06/25 –- Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
06/28 –- Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center

When Do Russ’ ‘It Was You All Along’ Tour Tickets Go On Sale?

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After canceling his last tour in 2022, former Uproxx cover star Russ has got his head on straight and is heading back out on the road for the It Was You All Along tour with 6lack and Melii. The Atlanta/New Jersey rapper announced the tour with a tongue-in-cheek trailer making fun of the toxic culture on YouTube.

In it, he makes subtle references to the reasons he might have canceled that last tour, reasons he’s apparently addressed, judging from his recent musical output. So, getting tickets to this tour seems like it’ll be a safe bet — when are those tickets available to purchase?

Tickets for the It Was You All Along Tour are curently on presale, with the general sale scheduled to begin on Friday, March 15, at 10 am local time. There will be additional presales throughout the week, as well. You can find more information here.

See below for the tour dates and watch the cheeky trailer above.

05/31 –- Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
06/02 –- Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
06/06 –- Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
06/08 –- Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
06/13 –- Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
06/15 –- Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
06/21 –- St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
06/23 –- Chicago, IL @ United Center
06/25 –- Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
06/28 –- Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center

Russ Is Hitting The Road For The ‘It Was You All Along’ Tour Alongside 6lack And Melii

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In the new trailer for his upcoming tour, It Was You All Along, indie rap evangelist Russ takes the piss out of reaction video culture as he announces the dates of his future shows and continues to advocate for protecting your mental health. He takes on YouTube interview shows, vlogger reviews that call everything “cringe,” and hypocritical therapy talk from anonymous internet commenters. It’s a clever, quirky approach that finds Russ addressing his worst habits while taking down dorks who spend all their time dissing artists on the internet (for free!).

The It Was You All Along tour kicks off on Friday, May 31 in Seattle, with opners 6lack and Melii. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15 at 10 am local time, with a presale starting today by the time you read this. In a comment on the announcement trailer, Russ addressed the implosion of his last tour, 2022’s The Journey Is Everything, which he canceled after just one show to salvage his mental health. “Lotta anxiety surrounding this day cuz I knew some people would be disappointed and I HATE disappointing people especially my fans but I love all of you,” he wrote. “I just wanted to do an arena tour for progress purposes and I didn’t wanna be on the road for too long so I know some of yall are mad bout your city not bein on here but I love all of you. Hope to see a bunch of you!!”

See the tour dates below.

05/31 –- Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
06/02 –- Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
06/06 –- Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
06/08 –- Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
06/13 –- Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
06/15 –- Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
06/21 –- St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
06/23 –- Chicago, IL @ United Center
06/25 –- Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
06/28 –- Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center

DJ Premier Recruits Russ To Help Him ‘Work It Out’ Ahead Of His Upcoming Album

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Over the past few years, former Uproxx cover star Russ has really earned the respect of the hip-hop community despite sometimes making abrasive comments. His love for the genre and culture are evident, and his skills on the mic have earned him co-signs (in the form of features) from the likes of rap vets Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, and more, with multiple collabs with Gang Starr’s DJ Premier. Premier and Russ have linked up once again, this time for a preview of Premo’s upcoming album. The song, “Work It Out,” is a mellow, reflective track revolving around lush keys and steady, Premier-signature drums.

Over the past few months, DJ Premier has been sharing stories from his long, illustrious career on social media, detailing the creations of collaborations with acts like Black Eyed Peas, Brandy, Jay-Z, and more. Preem’s truly fulfilling his role as a hip-hop vanguard, preserving history for future generations, while maintaining his contemporary relevance by sharing his production skills will a wide array of current and up-and-coming artists.

Russ, meanwhile, has been keeping busy running his label, supporting artists like Bugus, Ktlyn, and others as he continues to release his own music and champion independence from the major-label system.

Check out “Work It Out” in full below.