New Jersey rapper Russ has released a new EP, titled CHOMP 2.5. The six-song EP is the artist’s third installment of his CHOMP series and features the work of various notable producers. Russ’ next full-length album is slated for this summer, titled CHOMP 3, with CHOMP 2.5 preceding its release. The EP features one self-produced track, “Wicked Race.” It also features contributions by producers Statik Selektah, Havoc, The Alchemist, Boi-1da, and 9th Wonder. The EP follows CHOMP (2020) and CHOMP 2 (2021). The EP and album notably feature artists like Snoop Dogg, Benny the Butcher, Busta Rhymes, and more.
Russ announced the release of CHOMP 2.5 yesterday, saying “CHOMP 2.5 @ MIDNIGHT.” The tweet led to fans’ excitement and was met with responses from users that “[can’t] wait” to hear the EP. The rapper then took to Twitter again shortly after the EP’s release. He shared that he “[loves]that people are havin to look up some of the bars and punchlines on CHOMP 2.5.” He added, “That’s the kind of rap I like.”
Russ Adds To Fan-Favorite Series
The EP explores themes of self-reflection and growth, with songs like “Perfectionist” about the artist “working on becoming the person” he wants to be. CHOMP 2.5 showcases the artist reminiscing about his past, and also celebrates his continuous, ever-changing journey to success.
Russ also shared a single earlier this month, titled “Fire.” The artist released “PUT YOU ON GAME” in January of this year, which he followed up shortly after with “Can’t Get This Right.” Several singles dropped over the months in 2022, which was also year of consistent releases for the artist. 2022 releases included “Home,” “BET,” “Last Night,” and more. Additionally, Russ discussed turning down $50 million for his music catalog in the song “Too Much” in December 2022. He also shared that he finished writing his second self-help book earlier this month. His first book titled “IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD,” debuted in 2019.
Quotable Lyrics:
I gave my twenties to the dream like Nivea (C’mon)
Created my own kingdom, all these hooks and verses are the Bridge to Terabithia (Yeah)
Kicked so many women to the curb, I hurt my tibia
Big body Bentley, call that shit Mr. Olympia