“I created this text as an English language learner by translating from Japanese using both DeepL and Claude. If you notice any issues or have suggestions, I would appreciate your comments. Your feedback will help me improve both my future posts and my English skills.”
「この文は私が作成したものです。英語学習者として、DeepLとClaudeの力を借りて日本語から英訳し、投稿しています。お気づきの点がありましたら、コメントをいただけると幸いです。皆様からのフィードバックは、これからの投稿の改善と私の英語学習の向上に役立てたいと思います。
This is Part 5of a 5-part series exploring the remarkable journey of independent hip-hop artist Russ.
Series Overview:
Lens 1: The Independent Hustle
魅力①：インディペンデント時代の挑戦
Lens 2: Major Label Evolution
魅力②：メジャーレーベルとの進化
Lens 3: The Family Behind the Music
魅力③：音楽の背景にある家族
Lens 4: Resilience Through Challenges
魅力④：困難を乗り越える回復力
Lens 5: Fan Connection and Independence
魅力⑤：ファンとの絆と独立精神
Lens 5 : Fan Connection and Independence
Russ’s appeal lies in the strong bond he has with his fans: whether it’s replying to messages directly on social networking sites or talking with them at live shows, he’s always been there for them. Even during his brief stint with Columbia Records (2017-2020), he maintained creative control over his music. After those three years, he returned to his independent roots. He firmly believes that “artists should own their music,” a philosophy that made headlines when he announced his streaming revenue on TuneCore had exceeded $1 billion.
April 24, 2024: Russ still shares behind-the-scenes production stories on his SNS Live.
☕️ Column: Mission 使命
Russ is a man of his word.
彼は有言実行の男である。
In all his activities, he prioritizes his connection with fans while serving as a mentor who continues to inspire independent artists.
Russは活動の中で、ファンとの絆を大切し、インディペンデントアーティストを鼓舞し続けるメンターでもある。
In my opinion, his music career stands on three pillars: fans, friends, and improving the music industry.
Russは活動を通して、彼は「ファン、仲間、音楽業界の改善」という３つの柱を持っているように思う。
Even his occasionally provocative social media posts seem strategically calculated.
時として煽りに見えるような彼の投稿も、全てが計算されているのだろう。
While many artists struggle to attract live audiences, his 2024 World Tour was almost completely sold out.
Liveの集客に困るアーティストが多い中、彼のワールドツワーはほぼ満席。
When “determination” and “mission” align, people respond with enthusiasm and are drawn to him even more.
「決意」と「使命」が重なった時、多くの人は熱狂し、より彼に魅了される。
I believe this creates tremendous value, which has been the foundation for Russ’s expanding influence and activities.
そこに大きな価値が生まれ、それを元にRussは活動を広げている。
Thank you for reading.
Reference : Wikipedia. (2025). Russ (rapper). Retrieved May 5, 2025, fromhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_(rapper)
Russ’s SNS Links：
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/russ/
X https://x.com/russdiemon
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@russ?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIETTq2It3OzW8_WYRPTyQ
explore Russ’ Instagram
June 14, 2024: Russ playing basketball during his tour.
June 30, 2024: Russ remained alcohol-free throughout his tour.
July.11.2024 Russ and his old friend Bugu.
December 17, 2024: Advice for artists following in Russ’s footsteps.
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