It Was You All Along

By: Russ

Narrated by: Russ

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

His voice

Amazing book he is so inspiring even in different situations he’s so relatable and honest. To be so raw with his fans is humbling to say the least.

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.

Honest and Personal

Pairing the book with Russ’ actual songs gave this audiobook another dimension. I’d sit with the whole song before reading and it reinforced the message he got across.

Relatable

The availability to be so vulnerable and honest helps the reader not feel so alone. It speaks about what everyone or mostly everyone is already thinking of. Reminders on how to truly show up.

What can’t Russ do with a pen and paper?!

Russ really took his all around writing skills to the next level with his sophomore release

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.

Surpringly perfect

I’m not familiar with the author. I don’t listen to rap. I am an artist who struggles. The wisdom in this book is so clear and helpful. I highly recommend it and will listen to again and again.

Authenticity, vulnerability, accountability

Russ, this book is a guide to the life I am striving to live. It has helped me understand how to be more patient with myself and also has helped me realize how much self harm I am actually doing in all aspects, especially with my energy. I started highlighting the things that stick out to me most in all my self help books… but damn. This entire book is just about highlighted. This is by far the best book I have read. And to listen to you read it and how it is supposed to sound just makes it 1000 times better. Thank you. ❤️

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.

Growth from previous book

Found myself multiple times during this wanting to pause and take note of the time so I could share certain parts with friends.
I knew there would be growth from the previous book but it was much more than I thought it might be and had me reconsidering multiple things in my own life.