kidd russell

Kidd Russell is a musician and artist known for his consistent music releases and contributions to television soundtracks. He has built a career through independent promotion and collaborations with notable acts. After his music videos were featured on MTV2 and MTV Jams, Kidd Russell established a prolific career through independent promotion and strategic collaborations. An early foray into music saw him freestyling with professional wrestler Colt Cabana, leading to his first performance at a wrestling/rap concert in Cleveland, Ohio.

Utilizing radio production techniques, Russell developed a strong foundation for the music business, recording songs that quickly gained traction on college campuses. Upon returning to Chicago, he solidified his status as a dedicated independent artist in the region, actively managing his career and securing significant placements. Russell’s independent efforts led to over 50 of his songs being placed on television, notably composing the theme song ‘Rush RockRemix’ for ‘Ring of Honor Wrestling.’ This particular music video garnered attention from Sonja Norwood, manager of Brandy and Ray J, which directly facilitated a collaboration with Cisco Adler. This partnership, also involving Ross Golan, culminated in the release of the ‘Pulaski Day’ EP in 2012.

Demonstrating continued momentum into recent years, Kidd Russell released five singles in 2024 alone: ‘Happy Place,’ ‘Hemmingway,’ ‘I See God In Everything,’ ”Manifesting Mansions,’ and ‘There’s Still Good In This World.’ His prolific output is set to continue with the release of his single ‘Food for the Soul’ in 2025, further solidifying his consistent presence in the music landscape.