BIO:
Every tombstone has a birth date and death date that is separated by a dash. THE DASH is the title of Kidd Russell’s sophomore album. THE DASH is a metaphor for life and the question Kidd raises in all his music is “what are you going to do with your dash?” In his first album UNTIED (2006) he questioned the very meaning of his own dash. Working a 9 to 5 job that left him un-satisfied, he turned his hobby and passion for hip hop into a new career. The success of his first album, featuring songs such as “After Work Drinks,” “Suburban Anthropology” as well as “Paradise” has allowed him to open for such well established acts like Common, The Roots (twice), The Flobots, Mickey Avalon, Mr. Lif, GLC, Nappy Roots and many more.  Kidd's motto "all heart no hustle" allows him to be an honest voice amongst corperate hip hop. This motto has him helped build a solid fan base that cares about the message of music as much as kidd.  You catch him opening for the most respected artist in the music industry as he works hard to secure his own spot.  With the versatitlty to sing and rap kidd has given his music a unique sound. Fusing acoustic guitars, sampled drums and creating a laid back vibe that is easy on the ears.  Kidd Russell is living his dream inspiring others to untie themselves and live life to the fullest.  Live your Dash!!!

Wrote and Recorded the theme song for ROH superstars seen on HDNet & www.rohwrestling.com

Colt cabana: COPA CABANA

Rhett Titus: THE THRUST IS A MUST

OPENED FOR:
Common (Attendence: 1,500)
The Roots (Twice:Attendence: 2,000)
The Flobots (Attendence: 1,500)
Mickey Avalon (Attendence:600)
N.A.S.A (North America South AMerica)
GLC
Nappy Roots
Mr. Lif
G Love & the Special Suace

FESTIVALS & COLLEGE:
Gateway Music Festival
Hoodilidoo Music & Arts Festival
University of Madison (Mad Ave)
Northern Illinois University (Otto's)
Bradley University (Sully's)
Marquette University(The Rave Mainstage)
University of Colorado Boulder (K's bar)
Columbia College (chicago)
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois (Foxsporst football video)
Xavier University (Chicago)


PRESS:
Chicago Tribune/ Redeye
Urb.com/Next1000
California Music Channel "dear shooter" video
Redjoint.com featured artist
Allhiphop.com featured "dear shooter" video
Sonicbid.com Featured Artist
Dear Shooter being used by Non Profits
-Ceasefire Chicago
-Gateway Violence & Intervention Project
Digiwaxx's Independent Artist of the Week
For Jump Off TV: "Dear SHooter" video 
"Rush" used on Sobe Adrenaline Rush Myspace
"Rush" used by Fox Sports & Palestra.net

DEAR SHOOTER (OFFICIAL VIDEO LINK):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTBStWcv5r0

Starred in Lupe Fiascos video "THE INSTRUMENTAL"

SPONSORS:
Beologyonline.com
(Clothing Company in 350 stores world wide)

SOUNDS LIKE: The Flobots, Kanye, Common, Eminem, Tupac, Rehab, Shwayze, Jack Johnson

NEW SONG: "E. North Ave"
Performed With Ross Golan of Glacier Hiking(Lionsgates Records)

European Management/Booking:
Joe: bookings@uptownentertainment.de
Or: Kiddrussmusic@gmail.com

For all US Booking inquires: contact via press kit

Instrumentation
Kip "Kidd" Russell: Lead Vocals
Jaswel Race: Back Up Vocals
Matt Jenkins (M1): lead Guitar
Matt Fremling(M2): Guitar other instruments
DJ John Blaze: Turntables and Percussion

Discography
Untied (2006)
The Dash Ep 1 (2009)
East North Ave Ep (2009)