The last full-length album that Russ fans have seen from him was Shake The Snow Globe back in January 2020, selling approximately 63,000 units and debuting at No. 4 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Almost a full year later, Russ has finally returned with the drop of his latest studio project CHOMP 2. The 14-track body of work was officially released onto all streaming platforms on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, leaving his audience unexpectedly stunned as they listened to his soothing melodies. This release comes just a month after the highly anticipated drop of his popular single Losin Control, Pt. 2, which was publicly announced on November 12 of this year.
CHOMP 2 embodies a plethora of featured verses from various multi-platinum selling artists including Big Sean, Wale, Joey Badas$$, DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, Lloyd Banks, Snoop Dogg and so many more. The project lasts a total of an enjoyable 50 minutes and 53 as a handful of respected production outlets gave their assistance towards the long term success of this album. Beat producers who helped facilitate the overall sound of this specific body of work consists of DJ Premier, Jake One, Mr. Porter, The Game, 9th Wonder, Harry Fraud, Russel Vitale, The Alchemist, Statik Selektah, Bink!, Khris Riddick Tynes, Don Mills, Allen Ritter, Boi 1da and of course Russ himself.
Russ announced the publication of his newest project through a post uploaded to his Instagram account that simply stated, “IT’S OUT!… I just want to say I’m extremely grateful for everyone who decided to be a part of this project. It was a dream of mine to pull this off and I did, independently. Just texting and DMing, shooting shots on a whim and thankfully everyone was down and killed it… CHOMP 2.” With the release of one of the latest contenders for the Rap Album of the Year Award, the 29-year-old New Jersey artist continues to be an inspiration to all as he prolongs the success of his independent rap career.