Russ, Wife You Up | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 99^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “Wife You Up” performed by rapper and singer Russ.  

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and/or stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 99^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we break down “Wife You Up” performed by Russ.

Ooh, yeah, Russ (Russ Vitale)! Russ has every intention to “Wife You Up”! Although “Wife You Up” didn’t earn a spot on the Billboard Hot 100, it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2019. This monogamous number was penned by Vitale and producer Scott Storch. Russ is accompanied by a smooth, R&B-infused instrumental comprising keys, dusty groove, and a big bass line.

Throughout “Wife You Up,” Russ delivers a smooth, easygoing melodic rap performance. In the first verse, he recollects their past, asserting, “You were tryna love way before I had it all,” hence, before he became Russ, the famous rapper/singer.  But, he didn’t have his shit together: “Looking back ashamed, we were only a phase.”  In the second verse, he embraces a more standard rap flow, even if pitch is still in the mix.  More mature, he informs her, “If they call us foul, I’m fighting all the refs for you.” He adds, “All eyes on me, but you loved me when I had seven views / You lookin’ like I should go half on a baby with you.” Word.  In addition to lyrics excerpted earlier (also from the second verse), the chorus is memorable to the nth degree:

“Baby, you’re a one of one to me
I know that I should probably wife you up
And baby, I swear I’m done with these
Other women, they don’t mean shit to me, yeah.”

Russ came to his senses about her late, but better late than never, right? “Wife You Up” is a surefire winner that shockingly never touched the pop charts.

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Russ » “Wife You Up” » Russ My Way Inc. / Columbia » 2017

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