NEWS: RUSS ANNOUNCES 2024 ‘IT WAS YOU ALL ALONG’ TOUR
Mar 9/ 2024
NEWS: RUSS ANNOUNCES 2024 ‘IT WAS YOU ALL ALONG’ TOUR
Today, multi-platinum artist Russ announced his 2024 ‘It was you all along’ tour across North America, featuring 6LACK and Melii on all dates. Produced by Live Nation, the 10-date tour kicks off on Friday, May 31 in Seattle, WA at Climate Pledge Arena, with stops in Oakland, Inglewood, Denver, Toronto, and more before wrapping up on Friday, June 28 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
The ‘It was you all along tour’ supports Russ’ most recent project, SANTIAGO, which released August 23, 2023 and debuted at #12 on the Billboard 200 chart. To date, Russ has amassed a whopping 22 billion career streams and 25 million singles sold.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Monday, March 11 at 1 PM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, March 15 at 10 AM local time at livenation.com.
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, a pre-show photo op in front of the stage, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, a specially designed VIP gift item and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
IT WAS YOU ALL ALONG 2024 TOUR DATES:
Fri May 31 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sun Jun 02 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Thu Jun 06 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
Sat Jun 08 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Thu Jun 13 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Sat Jun 15 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Fri Jun 21 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Sun Jun 23 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Tue Jun 25 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Fri Jun 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
About Russ:
Thirty-one-year-old multi-platinum rapper, singer songwriter, producer and best selling author Russ walks his own path, at his own pace. In his 10+ years of releasing music, Russ has developed an extensive catalog of music that has collectively surpassed over 22 billion career streams and 25 million singles sold to date. By doing so, he’s proved that he doesn’t need a major label, making the Forbes “30 Under 30” list in 2019, selling out arenas across the U.S. and around the globe, and becoming one of the most popular engaged rappers and thought leaders in the world right now. His method is simple: love and believe in yourself absolutely and work hard no matter what. In his best-selling self-help book “It’s All In Your Head,” Russ inspires readers to walk to their individual rhythms and beat their biggest obstacles: themselves.
Known for his unique rollout of dropping new singles every few weeks and producing his own tracks, Russ’ album There’s Really A Wolf released in 2017 is now RIAA certified 2x platinum and spent 84 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart with standout singles “What They Want” and “Losin Control.” His albums SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE and Zoo additionally hit the Billboard 200 chart and are now RIAA certified gold. Russ has an incredibly loyal fan base, with his song “3:15 (Breathe)” hitting a peak of over one million daily streams in 2023 when it was originally released in 2021. In 2022, a champion for independent artists, Russ launched his indie label DIEMON (an acronym for “Do It Everyday Music Or Nothing”) with partner and longtime collaborator Bugus Thompson. With DIEMON, Russ launched artist Ktlyn after her remix of his platinum single “Handsomer” went viral, inspiring the open-verse trend on TikTok.
Last summer, Russ released his deeply introspective album SANTIAGO, which debuted at #12 on the Billboard 200 chart and explores Russ’ journey of self-approval, finding his self-worth, self-love, and moving on from seeking validation from others. He brought his immersive world of SANTIAGO to his fans, holding pop-ups across the country through an entirely self-funded and self-executed marketing strategy. Russ also released a short film inspired by the album also titled SANTIAGO, which debuted over a 2-night special event in 88 theaters across the US and UK.
Russ’ artistry knows no bounds, crossing over from his usual rap/hip-hop style to going acoustic with single “Drives” and even orchestral with a remix of his songs “Drives,” “Psycho Pt. 2,” and “3:15 (Breathe)” recorded live with Strings From Paris. Russ is always releasing new music, having recently dropped his new single “In The Dirt.” He’s performed on some of the world’s largest stages and wowed audiences – including performing “Patience” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! - watch HERE.
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About 6LACK:
Pronounced "Black", the three-time GRAMMY-nominated and multi-platinum selling artist 6LACK has brilliantly captured a voice of a generation through his dynamic art for years now. Born and raised in Zone 6 of Atlanta, 6LACK exploded onto the scene with his breakout debut FREE 6LACK album in 2016, cementing his insatiable, singular sound. He was later catapulted into stardom in 2018 with the arrival of his critically acclaimed and certified-gold sophomore album, East Atlanta Love Letter, which hit No. 1 on the Top R&B Albums and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
The revered artist has amassed over 7.8 billion global streams across platforms while also giving the world some of the biggest hits from the past decade through explosive collaborations with some of today’s most beloved artists including J. Cole, Future, Selena Gomez, Young Thug, Timbaland, Normani, Isaiah Rashad, Rita Ora, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Baby, Khalid, Jessie Reyez, Nao and many more. Between 2019-2020, 6LACK was the most featured artist with over 30 features, most notably Normani’s 2019 MTV Music Awards Best R&B Video “Waves.” Most recently, his colossal collaboration with Lil Tjay on the song "Calling My Phone" earned him a No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and hit No. 3 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track has since reached platinum status and was brought to life through a moving performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
After nearly five years largely out of the spotlight, the groundbreaking artist has returned with a new project displaying incredible depth and range. His third studio album, Since I Have A Lover, chronicles 6LACK’s journey of hitting bottom and finding his way back to himself through deep healing, grounding and radical self-love. The album arrived to large critical acclaim from The New York Times, NPR, Complex, FADER, Essence, Pitchfork, Hypebeast, VIBE, XXL, Uproxx, Revolt and many others. The release has cemented the artist as one of today’s most essential artists.
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About Melii:
Hailing from Harlem, New York, Melii is an emerging artist whose music is a rich tapestry woven from her diverse artistic background. Growing up amidst the legendary sounds of jazz from the Apollo on 125th Street, she was deeply engaged in the arts from a young age, participating in choirs, musical plays, and even singing at nursing homes. Inspired by her father, a Dominican musician, and the raw talent of Harlem, Melii channeled her experiences into poetry before transitioning into music, where she found her true voice.
With a clear vision for her art and a deep understanding of her audience, Melii’s music resonates with confidence and authenticity. Her first ever performance was at Barclays Center, marking the beginning of a series of remarkable career highlights. Collaborating with icons like Lil Wayne and Tory Lanez, featuring on a record with Meek Mill, and touring with both Meek Mill and Summer Walker have showcased her growing influence in the industry. Moreover, her collaborations with Rihanna for Fenty Beauty and having her song “Icey” featured in Beyoncé’s Ivy Park x Adidas commercial underscore her wide-ranging appeal.
Influenced by artists like Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Tory Lanez, as well as the emotional depth of Spanish ballads, Melii’s music blends emotive melodies with compelling beats. Beyond music, Melii’s interests are as diverse as her talents, from swimming to playing volleyball. She views music as a flow of expression, a belief that fuels her creativity and keeps her grounded.
As she looks to the future, Melii aims to connect with a wider audience through elevated writing and storytelling. Her advice to aspiring musicians is to embrace freedom and authenticity in their art. Fans can support Melii by streaming her music and following her journey as she continues to make her mark on the music world from the vibrant streets of Harlem.
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About Live Nation Entertainment
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