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| Single by Russ | ||||
| from the album There's Really a Wolf | ||||
| Released | July 28, 2015 | |||
| Length | 2:36 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Russ | |||
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| "Pull the Trigger" on YouTube | ||||
"Pull the Trigger" is a song by American rapper Russ, released on July 28, 2015, as the lead single from his twelfth and major-label debut studio album There's Really a Wolf (2017). It was produced Russ himself, who also co-wrote the song with Peter Taylor and Cliff Twemlow.
Composition
The song contains a piano riff and kick drums. The lyrics are about motivating oneself to take action soon without having to rely on others: "Pull the trigger, ain't nobody gonna do it for you".
Music video
An official music video was released on July 18, 2016. Directed by Edgar Esteves, it sees Russ spending the night with a girl he loves. He also becomes involved in an illegal deal that goes awry and ends in bloodshed.
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada) | Platinum | 80,000 |
| United States (RIAA) | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Schwartz, Danny (August 2, 2015). "Pull The Trigger". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- Ivey, Justin (July 18, 2016). "Russ Doesn't Hesitate to "Pull the Trigger" in New Video". XXL. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- Lilah, Rose (July 20, 2016). "Russ "Pull The Trigger" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- "Canadian single certifications – Russ – Pull the Trigger". Music Canada.
- "American single certifications – Russ – Pull the Trigger". Recording Industry Association of America.
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