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!