About Russ music
Russ music is a music genre that emerged in Norway. It is usually classed as a form of music of Norway and electronic dance music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Tix.
From Wikipedia
Russ music (Norwegian: russemusikk) is a subgenre of electronic dance music and a music scene which originated from Norway during the mid-2000s. Drawing inspiration from EDM, hip hop and techno. Russ music is characterized by its fast tempo, synthesizers, notable bass and explicit lyrics, often combined with rapping.
Usually, this type of music is produced on request by Norwegian high school graduates to promote their "russ concept" as a part of the russ celebration. Russefeiring is a way for students in Norway to celebrate their completion of thirteen years of schooling. The celebration traditionally starts between April 20th and May 1st, depending on the specific town or county, and continues until Norway’s National Day on May 17th..
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Russ music.
Key artists
- Tix
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Russ music?
Russ music is a music genre that emerged in Norway. It is usually classed as a form of music of Norway and electronic dance music.
Where and when did Russ music originate?
Russ music originated in Norway.
Who are famous Russ music artists?
Tix.