Russ Thinks Tommy Richman Is Extra Than A One-Hit-Marvel

Russ is assured rising Virginia artist Tommy Richman is greater than only a one-hit marvel and not too long ago laid out his opinion on why he believes his take.

Taking to Twitter (X) on Monday (June 17), Russ broke down why he believes the “Million Greenback Child” architect will transcend his hallmark hit regardless of criticism circulating about his authenticity as an artist. In his preliminary comment—sparked by his response to the announcement of his upcoming debut album COYOTE—Russ cites Richman’s decisiveness as an element that he feels is vital to longevity for any artist with a viral hit on their palms.

“He’s shifting with a way of urgency and capitalizing on momentum not like a variety of artists who catch 1 music and parade round for a 12 months after which miss their second,” Russ wrote. “Kudos to him and his workforce.”

Russ added in a follow-up tweet, “You may inform the artists who’re ready to explode vs those who aren’t. Transfer like you realize it’s gonna occur.”

Russ’s feedback come after audio of Funkmaster Flex slamming “Million Greenback Child” throughout a radio broadcast made its technique to social media. Within the clip, the 56-year-old New Yorker additionally blasted Richman’s followers.

“When you’re somebody that likes this music, you’re a clown,” Funkmaster Flex stated. “I don’t know what the remainder of his songs sound like. I don’t even know who Tommy Richman is. Seems like a shoe retailer.

“Now we’re gonna doc this scorching rubbish. We’re gonna play it now, I do know you wish to hear it. I ponder if that is massive within the membership. See this half is deceiving prefer it may be an excellent music.”

With or with out the approval of both Russ or Funkmaster Flex, it’s clear Richman is making good use of the momentum he’s snowballed into since his hit single started taking up airwaves. Richman’s “Million Greenback Child” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Scorching 100 chart and No. 1 on the Billboard World 200 chart.

The monitor amassed greater than 372 million Spotify streams. Richman’s newest launch, “Satan Is A Lie,” has already racked up greater than 4 million Spotify streams since its June 14 launch and underscored his meteoric rise as his month-to-month listeners on the streaming platform at the moment topples greater than 48 million customers.

Take a look at Russ’s remarks above.