Russ Millions
Lewisham's Russ Millions (aka Russ, Russ Splash) is one of U.K. drill's most dynamic MCs, moving away from the genre's weightier, gruffer sonics in favor of a skating, cocky, and fast-paced sound. His early career was marked by the viral success of 2018's "Gun Lean" -- the first U.K. drill single to break into the U.K. Top Ten singles chart -- before finding even greater success with the number seven-charting "Keisha & Becky" (2019), and 2021's "Body," the first chart-topping U.K. drill song.
Writing his first verses in the summer of 2016, Lewisham-based MC Russ Millions leapt into the rap game feet-first, emerging in late 2016 with a string of gritty drill anthems. Among the highlights were the frenetic "Trap Not Carni," the thumping "Bludclart," and the swaggering "Splash Out," each demonstrating the MC's dexterous flows and unique vocalization. Russ soon found a major placement on Loski's "Olympic Chinging," a swinging anthem that racked up millions of views and key interest from local labels. After signing to PressPlay, Russ made his first mark on the nationwide scene with the viral hit "Gun Lean," named after a dance featured in some of the MC's earliest music videos. The first U.K. drill song to land a Top Ten-charting hit, "Gun Lean" captivated audiences across the U.K. with its infectious moves, swerving flows, and wild lyricism, racking up millions of views online and spawning a U.K.-wide dance trend. The track found a second wave of popularity with the "Gun Lean (Remix)," which featured verses from Digga D, LD, Taze, Ms. Banks, and Lethal Bizzle.
Transforming from a potent up-and-comer into one of U.K. drill's most dominant figures, Russ' "crashment" style -- a fusion of U.K. drill and bashment -- proved the catalyst for yet another chart-dominating hit, 2019's "Keisha & Becky." Much like "Gun Lean," "Keisha & Becky" shifted drill's acidic lyrics toward a more braggadocio-heavy mold, paying homage to the duo's admirers with its "Very sexy, Keisha, Becky" chorus. Another remix, this time featuring a viral verse from Manchester's Aitch, propelled the track to a number seven spot, remaining on the charts for 31 weeks.
Throughout 2019 and 2020, Russ kept things low-key with a variety of collaborations: "Mr Sheeen" alongside CGM's Digga D, "Vida Loca" with Canadian MC Pressa, and "Splash" with N-Dubz's Dappy. Two EPs, Russ Hour and My Son, arrived in late 2020. In 2021, the rapper made a hyped-up appearance on Fumez the Engineer's Plugged In freestyle show, delivering a dynamic performance alongside close collaborator Buni. He soon released a second Tion Wayne collaboration, "Body," replicating its predecessor's energy with two new women for the chorus ("English girl named Fiona, African girl named Adeola"). The track topped the charts in the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand, helped by an all-star remix featuring Bugzy Malone, ArrDee, Fivio Foreign, and others. The solo single "Big Shark" followed in July.
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Gun Lean Remix
Russ Millions, Ms Banks, Lethal Bizzle
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Pressplay Records Ltd on 17 Jan 2019
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Fall in Love
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Dream Life Records - Since 93 on 7 Jul 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Body (Remix) (feat. Jack Harlow)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Atlantic Records UK on 24 May 2021
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Mr Sheeen (Digga D x Russ Millions)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by EMI on 20 Jun 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
BADMAN
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by One of a Kind Music on 16 Nov 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
One Man (Sped Up)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by One of a Kind Music on 18 Jul 2023
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Body (Remix) [feat. Ricky Rich]
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Atlantic Records UK on 25 Mar 2021
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
KILLY GIPSY
JC Reyes, Russ Millions, Big Papa313
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by JC Reyes on 28 Feb 2024
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
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Nostalgia
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by One of a Kind Music on 5 Apr 2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Love Language
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by One of a Kind Music on 21 Mar 2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Body (Remix) [feat. Murda]
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Atlantic Records UK on 18 May 2021
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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One Of A Kind
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Dream Life Records - Since 93 on 23 Feb 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Killy Dem Mad
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Realkofii on 19 Apr 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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