About this episode
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❗️ 0:00 Intro 3:40 Difference Between Old & New LaRussell 4:50 Things He Would Have Done Differently 6:30 Noticing More Artists Going Independent 7:45 Day To Day Life 9:03 Childhood 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 23:25 Community Support 25:08 Telling His Mom About “The Pergola” 27:00 Making Big Purchases 29:30 The Pergola 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