RUSSELL! - JUST LIKE CANDY (Official Video)

‘JUST LIKE CANDY', the new single from rising Canadian-Filipino R&B star RUSSELL!. Blending a rugged look with a beautiful voice, RUSSELL! navigates a space of rare vulnerability in today’s era of unabashed toxicity. Equipped with a fresh voice from an experienced frame, the Filipino-Canadian crooner creates classic R&B music with modern sounds and textures. A seasoned entertainer who has performed across Canada, USA, and Australia – RUSSELL!’s fans have come to expect a charismatic live show with emotional valleys and peaks, featuring phenomenal vocals throughout performances. It’s no surprise he’s been building his status as an internet sensation.

With this new offering RUSSELL! now also introduces a new persona; Mr. Sweethartt. The smooth new single marks the beginning of an allegorical and thematic story, told by RUSSELL! through the perspective of Mr. Sweethartt. “JUST LIKE CANDY” is the soundtrack to the feeling of desiring a person you’ve set your eyes on. Written during a very lonely time, the song describes Mr. Sweethartt’s desire to crave a woman’s love and presence. Mr. Sweethartt, serves as both muse and mirror, reflecting RUSSELL!’s emotional and vocal range. In a world of toxic masculinity, Mr. Sweethartt is the antithesis. During his break from releasing music, RUSSELL! had the opportunity to further emotionally mature, evolving into a fully balanced man – who is fully in touch with both his masculine and feminine energies. As a full-fledged creative, RUSSELL! showcases the first chapter of his maturation by introducing listeners into the world of Mr. Sweethartt on “JUST LIKE CANDY”.