Russ Ponders A Relationship Gone Cold On "Give Up"

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Russ shares "Give Up" just a week after dropping off "Live From the Villa."

He recently gave us a tour of his crib, and now Russ has returned with a story-telling single. Last week, independent artist Russ delivered his track "Live From the Villa" along with a sunset-filmed music video that showed the rapper enjoying his luxurious property while under quarantine. Russ never fails at delivering new music, and that comes much easier to him now that he's playing by his own rules and navigating his career as he sees fit.

On Friday (July 10), Russ dropped off "Give Up," a single that tells the story of a relationship that has gone from hot to cold. Russ sings lyrics about how he's wondering what his lady friend is up to now that their situationship has come to an end. The track was reportedly produced by Knox Fortune, Carter Lang and T-Minus, so stream "Give Up" and share your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

Remember how we said we want this forever?
But we ain't make it to December
I saw this comin' in September
But I didn't care 'cause I loved you
But now I'm on the real of what you've been up to
Now I'm on the real on who you let touch you, sh*t
This is not a diss, I had to come to
But you didn't care


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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