Long before he was selling out arenas and turning down multimillion-dollar label deals, Russ was a one-man hit factory on SoundCloud. Among the mountain of singles he released during his legendary "song-a-week" era, (released April 2016) stands as a definitive anthem of self-worth and industry skepticism. A Masterclass in Independence

The track is pure, uncut Russ. True to his DIY ethos, he didn't just rap the lyrics; he wrote and produced the entire record himself under his DIEMON imprint. At just over three minutes, it’s a tight, focused snapshot of an artist who knew his value before the rest of the world caught on.

For any creator currently in the "basement" stage of their career, "Waste My Time" is a reminder that being protective of your energy and your art is the only way to build an empire. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more