Vallejo’s Breakout Star LaRussell Performs In Studio

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🗓️ 22 November 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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LaRussell is known for a lot of things. His prolific music drops. His backyard concerts from his hometown, the “itty bitty city near the Bay,” Vallejo. And, for making a name in the world of hip hop on his own – no record deal needed. LaRussell is one of the Bay Area’s hottest musicians not just because of his talent and artistry, but also his business savvy. He is the founder of Good Compenny, a collective of independent artists. LaRussell joins us in studio for a special musical performance and to talk about growing up in Vallejo, what it means to “leave empty” and how he’s forged a career on his own terms. Guests: LaRussell, artist and founder, Good Compenny - an organization that promotes rising Bay Area artists. Michael Prince, violin, Good Compenny Kenivah Bockari, dj, Good Compenny Simon Ajero, piano, Good Compenny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:55.0	Our guest this morning, LaRussell is something special, joyful, hilarious, deeply strategic
1:02.6	about the current era of music and money. LaRussel has grown a massive organic following on
1:07.9	Instagram, hit NPR's Tiny Desk, and continues to pump out incredible experiences
1:12.9	for his fans. He and his crew are here this morning. They're going to make some music for us.
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