Russ Releases 'Shut Me Up' With Big Sean, Built on Baby Reindeer Sample
Russ traces the record to a Baby Reindeer sample shaped by Detroit producer Helluva.
Overview
- The new single arrives as part of Russ’s ongoing W!LD era, pairing him with Detroit native Big Sean.
- Russ says he sampled Bonnie Beecher’s “Come Wander With Me” after hearing it in episode three of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, then pitched and sped up the audio.
- After struggling to land the right drums, he turned to a Detroit-style bounce and brought in Helluva to refine the beat.
- HotNewHipHop frames Helluva as a pioneer of the Detroit sound with a résumé that includes extensive work with Tee Grizzley.
- HotNewHipHop praises the track’s energy and quotables, calling it one of the strongest entries in Russ’s current run, citing his Instagram account of its creation.