Russ's early inspirations were G-Unit, 50 Cent and Eminem. He produced beats for around six years before he attempted to record himself rapping. Russ is known for his songs being produced, mixed, mastered, engineered, written, and performed by himself. The only producer he has collaborated with is Scott Storch. Most of his songs contain hip hop and R&B elements, while combining rapping and singing on the hook. His style has been described by Uproxx as a "raspy, hardbody rap flow, and lilting, almost drunken singing voice"https://rapandhiphop.fandom.com/wiki/Russ#Musical_style_and_influences. artistry section

SKRILLEX is part of a new generation of artists that refuse to be restricted by preconceived notions or outside expectations. “Genre has never been important to me,” he insists. “I’ve never thought about music that way.”OWSLA label founder

.Influences :Moore has cited Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails^[73] and the Doors^[74] as early influences. Daft Punk, Moore said he was first exposed to electronic dance music after attending the duo's highly praised 2006 Coachella set.Electronic dance music producer Skrillex believes that a certain culture and aspect of the genre will go away because the ratio of businesspeople is trumping the ratio of actual artistry. Before making another album, Skrillex thinks that it is important to re-evaluate and start from the ground up of what it means to make and release music. Insights into collaborations are also given by Skrillex.inRolling Stone(n1261) (May 19 2016): 22(1

50 cents influence on russ was based on his charisma and style of rapping which russ enjoyed listening to and was inspired to attempt a similar style.

Rap singer Curtis James Jackson III, more popularly known as 50 Cent, executive-produced 'Power' because he prefers to have a hit show where he does not have to watch himself all the time. 'Power' is about Ghost St. Patrick, a nightclub owner who has a drug-dealing past. 50 Cent also shares his beliefs about power play on the streets and on the corporate level.Fear, D. (n.d.). The ‘Power’ of street knowledge.(50 Cent as a producer)(Summer TV / Preview)(Interview). Rolling Stone, 1211, 39.

In this public lecture at the Red Bull Music Festival Toronto 2018, Storch discussed his career and the stories behind hits for Dr. Dre, Fat Joe, the Roots and many others.