Russ, “UGLY” | Single Notez 🎶

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4 out of 5 stars

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “UGLY,” by rapper Russ featuring Grammy-nominated rapper, Lil Baby.

Single/Song/Track: “UGLY”

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

¹ Lead Artist/Band: Russ

² Featured Guests: Lil Baby

Songwriters: Dominique Jones, Russell Vitale

Producers: Boi-1DA, Smplgtwy, Akxen

Album: N/A

The Single Notez :

Mean-sounding production – surprisingly NOT produced by the do-it-all musician

Loving the synth brass – adds some maliciousness to the backdrop

Russ raps melodically over the sleek production work; remains confident AF

Love the agile flow by Vitale; nice look for the rapper

Infectious chorus

Lil Baby enters the picture on the second verse with his distinct sound and his own agile, rhythmic flow

I actually expected Lil Baby to out-rap Russ, but he holds his own

Memorable lyric:

“‘Cause I got your bitch now in love with me (She’s in love)
And I'm in this bitch now, it's getting ugly (Sheesh).”

In Closing: Russ shines on “Ugly,” with the assistance of Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby, and production ‘out of house.’

Russ • “UGLY” (Ft. Lil Baby) • 1.8.21

[: Russ My Way Inc]

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the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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