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Russ Castella

Russ Castella
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Background information
Birth name Russ Castella
Born (1983-11-15) November 15, 1983 (age 33)
Origin Baku, Azerbaijan
Genres Hip hop, R&B , Pop
Occupation(s) Producer, Remixer
Instruments Keyboard, Sampler drums, percussion
Years active 2004–present
Labels Bliss Entertainment
Associated acts O'so Krispie


Russ Castella (born November 15, 1983) is an American record producer. He has found success in many genres of music, particularly dance, pop, and R&B. He has his own record label, Bliss Entertainment.

He has produced and remixed for a variety of artists including Lil Wayne, Irene Nelson, Ciara, Mariah Carey, The-Dream, Britney Spears, O'so Krispie, Rihanna, Keri Hilson, The Black Eyed Peas, Rockell, Danielle Bollinger, Mike Rizzo, Allie, Elissa (Canadian singer), and many more. His remixes can be recognized by the intro where he says the artist's name following "you know I had to do this, right? It's the Russ Castella remix." Russ has also scored a full length soundtrack for the movie titled Swamp Zombies in 2006 which starred porn star Jasmin St. Claire.

Russ Castella is currently heavily involved in managing a singing career of Irene Nelson. He has remixed her debut single "Sunrise" which is distributed by Universal Music Group. The remix features Lil Wayne.

Russ is also in the studio with the UPN reality TV star O'so Krispie for whom he is producing a full album titled, The Pink Album


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