It Was You All Along

By: Russ

Narrated by: Russ

Length: 1 hr and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

The self-made musical artist follows his bestseller IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD with this second inspirational book for everyone who’s looking for answers in all the wrong places. It’s a book about self-empowerment, self-awareness, and ultimately self-love.

Independent rapper, songwriter, singer, and producer Russ sells out concerts across America and around the globe, collaborating with top artists, such as Snoop Dogg, Joey Bada$$, Ed Sheeran, Rick Ross, Lil Baby, Jadakiss, Bia, and Mozzy to name a few. At twenty-seven, he became a bestselling author with the publication of his debut book, IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD. Now, at thirty-one, Russ returns with a second book even more profound and intimate than his first. Building on his message of self-acceptance, It Was You All Along goes deeper into Russ’s heart and soul as it tracks the keys to knowing and loving yourself.

The book addresses the question posed by the subtitle—what if you’re the one you’ve been waiting for?—a line from Russ’s first album inspired by his mother’s advice. Success comes from loving and believing in yourself and working hard regardless of obstacles and naysayers. Published in conjunction with his tour of the same name, It Was You All Along expands on themes found in Russ’s music and across his albums, and each chapter title takes the name of a track. Russ has always followed his own beat—and shows you how to find your own unique rhythm, offering motivational wisdom on everything from trust, discipline, and letting go to authenticity, joy, and faith.

Packed with moving observances, It Was You All Along gives fans a rare look into the man behind the music and the challenges he continues to face both personally and as an independent artist. Russ gets deeply personal in this book, revealing how seeing a therapist helped him understand his relationship with his family and realize that he was so overly focused on helping everyone in his orbit when the person who needed his attention most was himself.

Russ uses his immense passion, his experiences, and his love for people to inspire us all. His honesty and straightforwardness will convince even the most reluctant reader that the answer can always be found within. An artist known for his powerful lyrics, Russ uses his songwriting gifts to craft prose that is moving, memorable, and motivational.

©2024 Russ (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

❤️❤️❤️

Russ's narration was amazing and engaging. The music that played along with each chapter was key!

The absolute rawness. Palpable. Exquisite.

Love. Love. Love. Thank you, Russ. For your vulnerability, your realness, & sharing your heart with us. This was powerful. This was dope.

The is the book for you.

Everything that Russ speaks about in this book is something that I struggle with, obviously different scenarios but thank you for helping me be self aware, not only do I not have to be perfect, but I can teach my kids it’s okay to make mistakes, it’s okay to fail. Just get up and learn from what you did. And no matter what I will be here to support you. Also helped me come to the realization that in order to self love I need to work on myself, one step at a time. Thank you Russ.

Must read!

Russ really poured his heart into this just like he does with his music. A lot of the book really resonated with me and put a lot of my behaviors that developed from past traumas into perspective. Thank you for being so raw and allowing your audience to deep dive into your mindset. Keep going!!!

HE DOESN’T DISAPPOINT!

He’s a true artist. From Music to author! I loved his first book and this one didn’t disappoint. By the way before this book came out I heard him talk about the book “The Alchemist” and read it. It is truly a wonderful book and reading that first will help you better understand a lot in this book and a lot in his latest album “Santiago”.

The relation to life

Listen to this once a week , especially you trying to better yourself in everyday life

What an adventure.

I'm writing this as I sit the second row of your second book signing I've attended at the Grove in Los Angeles. The character development discussed in this book are resonates with the core principles I've built my life and career on. There are many fundamental truths in which this book touches on. Readers young and old are in for a treat as this covers many personal growth and development for those looking for it.

Quick Listen

Loved the references to his songs & the insight to them. Character development is definitely in this book. Gets to the key points, quick listen.

wow

Really changed my perspective on how i treat others and myself. Also allowed me to understand some traumas i have

I feel so SEEN by this book

This book is like GOLD for anyone that gets wrapped up in their goals. It’s incredibly helpful to hear my inner narrative be shared by someone else. It was also relieving to hear that an artist I look up to had similarities in home life growing up. I loved Russ’s first book and I think I love this one even more. So inspiring, relatable, and a great story of accountability, awareness and human behavior/tendencies. It’s a MUST READ for any aspiring artist or creative. Thank you Russ
From,
Mariah Counts, A fellow delusional artist/songwriter