Paul Russell

Singer and rapper Paul Russell makes hooky yet still artful hip-hop and R&B-infused electronic pop. He blew up in 2023 with his viral, Hot 100 hit "Lil Boo Thang." Born in Atlanta, Russell grew up near Dallas, Texas, where he became interested in music. He recorded an album as part of an English assignment before attending the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. While still in college, he collaborated with Ruslan on their 2018 album, Via Text. A year later, he released his debut solo album, Once in a Dry Season. Following his graduation from Cornell,...