My song "No Good" was nominated "Music Track Of The Year" in "Star Central Magazine", and I need your vote, so please show some support and vote for me on the site.

You can go to the site and vote by clicking on this link:

http://www.starcentralmagazine.com/hot-new-music-track-picks/2009/12/06/music-track-of-the-year/



Thanks

My song "No Good" was nominated "Music Track Of The Year" in "Star Central Magazine", and I need your vote, so please show some support and vote for me on the site.

You can go to the site and vote by clicking on this link:

http://www.starcentralmagazine.com/hot-new-music-track-picks/2009/12/06/music-track-of-the-year/



Thanks

My single "No Good" received "Track Of The Day" "October 30, 2009" on "Garageband.com"!!

My single "My Life" received "Track Of The Week" "November 2, 2009" on "Garageband.com"!!

Russell Young's new single "NO GOOD" is actually "PRETTY DAMN GOOD"!!!!!  His new single is currently recieving
great reviews, and radio play from college, internet, and some major radio stations on the eastcoast.  Russell Young
said that his goal for his first album release is to release at least 6 singles before he releases his album "FINALLY", which
is set to be released sometime in 2010.  Right now he is releasing a single every 2 months.  As of now he has released
2 singles, the first one being "My Life", and his current one which is out now "No Good".

Russell Young's new single "No Good" was just named as one of the top songs on "Hardcorejamz.com".  He has been
recieving tremendous radio play on many radio stations across the world including internet, college, satellite, and major radio stations on the east coast.  His independent approach to the music business has been paying off for his indie imprint "Fam 1st Music Group LLC" thus far.  With no assistance from publicist, marketing, or promotion companies, Russell Young has been self distibuting his material via internet himself.  After studying the music business, and going through the ups and downs of companies always scamming independent artist, Russell Young researched, got connections, and put his music out to industry heads himself.  He learned to trust no one because everybody in the game seems to be only worried about stealing the next dollar from a starving artist at any cost.  It's amazing how, if you do research you can have all the same connections for free that these marketing and promotion companies are charging you thousands of dollars for.  He now realizes the game is definitely 90% business and 10% talent.

 Even though he sounds like a lyricist at heart, From a small town in "Virginia", a place that is non-existent to the hip-hop world's of "Atlanta", "New York", "Miami", or "L.A." comes an artist who to the naked eye is the lesser known of the "Future of Hip-Hop's Next List" is "Russell Young".  Strong, witty, clever lyrics, draped over hard hitting southern and eastcoast beats, "Russell Young" is by far one of the most " lyrically Street Savvy" rap artist in the underground today.  When listening to some of "Russell Young's" songs it's almost like you are right there in his world which is a very strong concept that alot of artist seem to lack these days.  You can feel in his songs the "passion", and "determination" he puts forth in each of his stories.    After dropping his first single "My Life" "Russell Young" has just dropped his second single "No Good" produced by "Kafaeno" off of his highly anticipated album "Finally" which is due to drop winter 09.  As of now "My Life" has been the most added single to college and internet radio.  He is getting features on many websites and blogs, as well as interviews from radio stations around the world. After only taking his music career seriously for 1 year he was nominated the best "Underground Rap Artist" in the south at the "Underground Music Awards Show" in Manhattan New York last summer 2008.    In 2008 Russell Young traveled up and down the southeast region performing at clubs, fashion shows, coffee houses, and open mics showcasing his skills as well as giving away promotional cd's in hopes of building his buzz.  Today Russell Young has over 2 million myspace plays and almost 20,000 friends.  His career has been inspired by legendary artist such as "Biggie Smalls", "Big L", "Tupac", "Big Pun", "Jay-Z", and "Nas".  He is inspired by these artist because they are true to what they do and never felt they had to break there stride to please anyone.


Myspace Page:  www.myspace.com/russellyoungmusic

Congratulations to "Russell Young" for securing a production deal with super production team "Trak Starz Production".  After
sending off his demo almost a month ago to "Trak Starz Production", Russell Young recieved his letter of acceptance from
"Trak Starz" on thursday night!!

Russell Young will be recording music on beats provided by "Trak Starz Production",  "Trak Starz Productions" will be assisting
Russell young with "marketing and promotions" for his projects, as well as submitting his music produced by "Trak Starz" to shop for record deals through "Trak Starz" major label affiliates.


About "Trak Starz Productions":

Credited with helping establish St. Louis in the hip-hop community, The Trak Starz quickly developed a reputation as one of the rap industry's marquee production teams.[1] Prior to forming The Trak Starz in 2000, Sham and Zo had known each other for over 7 years. Zo played in numerous reggae and funk bands including Reggae At Will and Dr. Zhivegas, while Sham was in a group called Out of Order. Zo also utilized his keyboard skills to produce tracks for various regional rappers. After producing a few tracks for Sham's Out of Order group the two began producing together, forming The Trak Starz.[1] Soon after, the newly formed partners produced an album for the Whole 9, a group that was signed to MCA Records. They also received production credits on albums for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Krayzie Bone and Tyrese, as well as producing background music for various MTV shows. After their work with the Whole 9 and other artists, The Trak Starz were managed by Chaka Zulu, whose connections helped them sign former 3 Strikes group member Chingy to Disturbing tha Peace Records. After signing with The Trak Starz production company, the three began working on Chingy's solo album. According to Zo:

“     We had a two-bedroom apartment in University City, Missouri where one room had a Pro-Tools set up, a bunch of keyboards and a microphone, and the main room was for sleeping. We all just ended up crashing there and that grew into a roommate situation where all three of us shared an apartment.[1]     ”

The first song created in that small apartment was "Right Thurr", the overnight nationwide hit that would launch the relative unknowns to stardom, as well as Chingy's solo career. Their melodic, irresistible, radio-friendly beats spawned numerous hits from Chingy's debut album Jackpot, which would go on to sell over 3 million copies.[1] The overwhelming success of Chingy also propelled The Trak Starz to the forefront of hip-hop production, landing them their own label deal. Zo explains:

“     After our success with Chingy we started fishing around for a situation, a home to put out the rest of our groups. When it was all said and done we had had talks with EMI, Motown, Jive, and Universal. Barry Hankerson was instrumental in our talks, and we decided to sign with Blackground Records.[1]     ”
After securing a deal with Barry Hankerson's (R. Kelly, Toni Braxton, JoJo, Ginuwine and Aaliyah) Blackground Records, The Trak Starz hoped to develop local artists from their Trak Starz Productions roster including rapper Louie V, female R&B group STL, rap duo 2 Deep, male R&B singer JuJu, and male solo rapper 47. Zo explains:

“     The next level now is to create a base out of St. Louis. Similar to how Puffy branded Bad Boy, how LA Reid and Babyface branded LaFace. Up until now, Chingy and Nelly had to go to other cities and connect with other established labels to get their shot. We want to create that pipeline out of St. Louis and now we have the chance.[1]     ”

By the end of 2003, The Track Starz had earned production credits on Ludacris' multi-platinum Chicken-n-Beer (“Splash Waterfalls”) and Britney Spears' "Me Against the Music (The Trak Starz Remix)." Their success would continue in 2004 lending their talents on Houston's hit single "I Like That," which they wrote, produced and parlayed into a multi-million dollar advertising campaign.[1] They also earned a Diamond certification and a Grammy Award nomination for Album of the Year with their contributions on Usher's Confessions. However, they would lose to Ray Charles' Genius Loves Company. Additional production credits would also include Chingy's Platinum certified Powerballin' and DreamWorks Shark Tale soundtrack.

2007 proved to be another big year for The Trak Starz earning a Grammy Award for their production on Ludacris' 2006 Release Therapy album. Their award for Best Rap Album was achieved for their production on "Do Your Time" featuring Beanie Sigel, C-Murder and the late Pimp C.

After earning their first Grammy Award, The Trak Starz continued to focus on their label and promoting new artists on their Trak Starz Productions roster, including male rapper, Lil Tek and female R&B singer, Darra Dee. They also formed a joint venture with Grind Up/Asylum/Warner Bros. Records to release St. Louis’, Ludy.[1] In addition, The Trak Starz and their up and coming in-house production team, The Bakery, produced the hit "Pop, Lock, and Drop It” for Jive Records/HiTz Committee recording artist Huey.[1] They are also producing Trak Starz Records recording artist and St. Louis native Tydis' new album, Sensation.
The Trak Starz have also been credited on Ludacris' Ludacris Presents: Disturbing tha Peace, Lyfe Jennings' The Pheonix and Ali & Gipps' Kinfolk. In addition, they have worked with Nelly, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Pussycat Dolls, Pastor Troy and T.I., selling over 20 million records world wide!!


www.myspace.com/russellyoungmusic

All artists should check out my boy "DP's" new social networking music site called "the collab network"!!  If you trying to collab with other artists, network, and make connections than this is where you should be!!

Check it out at:  http://thecollabnetwork.ning.com

Russell Young's new single "My Life" makes "Top 40" internet charts, you can check it out right here ------- (http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=50117)