Da Patriot
Rickie Russell was born in Sauk Centre, MN. Grew up in frog town St. Paul in the 90's(Also moved back in forth from Florida). He went back in forth from South St. Paul H.S to his roots often. He has always been Interested in music ever since he was a little boy, but really did not start writing until 14. He started the Midwest Patriots for all the local artist he have heard on his time of travel. He was sad that all this talent is out here and because that penny needs to be saved for survival instead of studio time they were stuck to hide it. It's also a place were all GENRE of artist can come together and collaborate. Midwest Patriots does not look at its self as a RECORD LABEL, more like a place were everyone helps out each other to be successful. Quote from Rickie Russell aka Da Patriot " To all my artist with no deal and should have one, wake up tomorrow 10 times harder!" Hes Really just a city kid from up north trying to keep the family name a float the best way he knows how.. Shout outs to my Russell, Crenshaw, Montez, Leith, and my Lower Sioux FAMILY!
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Rickie Russell was born in Sauk Centre, MN. Grew up in frog town St. Paul in the 90's(Also moved back in forth from Florida). He went back in forth from South St. Paul H.S to his roots often. He has always been Interested in music ever since he was a little boy, but really did not start writing until 14. He started the Midwest Patriots for all the local artist he have heard on his time of travel. He was sad that all this talent is out here and because that penny needs to be saved for survival instead of studio time they were stuck to hide it. It's also a place were all GENRE of artist can come together and collaborate. Midwest Patriots does not look at its self as a RECORD LABEL, more like a place were everyone helps out each other to be successful. Quote from Rickie Russell aka Da Patriot " To all my artist with no deal and should have one, wake up tomorrow 10 times harder!" Hes Really just a city kid from up north trying to keep the family name a float the best way he knows how.. Shout outs to my Russell, Crenshaw, Montez, Leith, and my Lower Sioux FAMILY!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes I play Live all around downtown St. Paul/Minneapolis and I love it
Your musical influences
Of course the 80's and 90's greats! Todays big influence Jay-Z and Drake
What equipment do you use?
Top of the line Pro Tools 9
Anything else?
www.reverbnation.com/rickierussell
