#212: LaRussell – The Limitless Independent Rapper

<p>Topics: (0:00) Intro</p> <p>(0:43) Getting the courage to start rapping alone</p> <p>(2:40) Putting out music on his own</p> <p>(3:42) LaRussell's biggest fight</p> <p>(4:21) When to stay the course on a dream?</p> <p>(5:20) A frustrating moment</p> <p>(6:17) Keep shooting</p> <p>(7:51) Mushrooms</p> <p>(9:04) “People matter”</p> <p>(9:40) Metamorphosis of LaRussell</p> <p>(10:20) The music is a complete reflection of me</p> <p>(10:48) How to facilitate growth?</p> <p>(11:30) How do you know you’re growing?</p> <p>(12:45) Where does LaRussell’s wisdom come from?</p> <p>(13:50) LaRussell shows us his library</p> <p>(15:08) Strategy for putting out music as an independent artist</p> <p>(16:34) Advice to someone in a rut (me lol)</p> <p>(20:30) Surrendering</p> <p>(22:58) Belief?</p> <p>(24:21) Where LaRussell’s confidence comes from</p> <p>(26:32) Having your own space</p> <p>(28:17) Discipline & consistency</p> <p>(29:37) Limitless mindset</p> <p>(30:45) Why does LaRussell rep Vallejo so hard?</p> <p>(32:49) Was 2021 the best year of LaRussell’s life?</p> <p>(35:00) Meeting Russ with crew</p> <p>(36:54) Writing is the core skill</p> <p>(39:12) “People have to be able to receive what you’re sending”</p> <p>(40:42) Working a job + doing music together</p> <p>(42:20) Flowing with life</p> <p>(43:22) What is the work?</p> <p>(44:07) Purpose</p> <p>(45:25) What is this human experience?</p> <p>(47:00) Let life be</p> <p>(51:31) Best ways to get into the body</p> <p>(52:24) Connecting with LaRussell</p> <p>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.</p> <p>LaRussell's Instagram – <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/larussell">https://www.instagram.com/larussell</a></p> <p>LaRussell's Freestyle on Power 105.1 – <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohbFe8JsAh0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohbFe8JsAh0</a></p> <p>Con