Join DJ Hed & Gina Views as they sit down with artist LaRussell and he talks about his journey being independent, seeing other artists follow the same path, feelings of entitlement or discouragement and even why he's turned down label deals. He also dives into his childhood, day to day life, building The Pergola, how he's repaired his relationship with label Empire over the years & MORE❗️
3:40 Difference Between Old & New LaRussell
4:50 Things He Would Have Done Differently
6:30 Noticing More Artists Going Independent
11:23 When He Knew He Was That Guy
12:20 Confidence Role In Success
13:50 Feelings Of Discouragement
15:50 Realizing When He Needed To Work Harder
17:13 Most Amount Turned Down In A Deal & Why
22:20 Encouraging Other Artist
25:08 Telling His Mom About “The Pergola”
27:00 Making Big Purchases
34:00 Thoughts On A Major Deal
36:25 Working & Repairing Relationship With Empire
38:00 Relationship & Tour With T-Pain
45:15 Artists Who Helped Him Along The Way
50:10 Hoefessions Card Game
54:00 When He Plans To Stop