Russ has been pretty vulnerable as of late.

Remember when Russ was dropping a new single every week last year? These days, he hasn’t been as generous, but he has still dropped a bunch of singles and a few projects. Today, the New Jersey native decided to close his year out by dropping the very introspective “Said It Freestyle.”

It’s always a treat when Russ opens up to the world, and that’s mainly because he typically has some meaningful s**t to say. In “Said It Freestyle,” he becomes a completely open book. Throughout the song, which is driven by a cold and lonely instrumental that might evoke a tear or two, he discusses maintaining a good work-life balance, working on personal growth, and staying true to himself. Despite the touching content, Russ never wavers from sounding like his usual confident self, which is a lesson in its own right.

Hating on Russ in 2023 is just plain stupid.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.