Russoul

When it comes to performing, djing, singing, songwriting, and entertaining, Russell Pike, Jr. known as Russoul (russ–Soul), fuses jazzy soulful vocals over rhythmic, grooving, syncopated beats. His melodic songs of love, inspiration, and dance, will soothe the ears, inspire the mind, and move people across the world.
While in Chicago, Russoul began writing for the internationally renown producer Mark Grant. While writing for Grant, Russoul penned the hit song entitled "Guessing Again" which was licensed and rereleased by Defected Recordings. Russoul later collaborated with Cajmere/ Green Velvet and continued to write and produce chart topping singles on Beatport and Traxsource. Cajmere and Russoul went on to record several projects eventually landing him the position of A&R for the legendary Cajual Records. T.

In 2008 Russoul won the IMWS Midwest Regional Showcase, beating out 2000 bands in his region. In January of 2010 Russoul performed @ the Jamaica Jazz Blues Festival in Montego Bay! In 2013 Rusoul toured Europe with Green Velvet and performed at The Day In The Park Festival.
Russoul has opened for artists Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, LL COOL J, New Edition, Eryka Badu, Chaka Khan, Cameo, Frankie Beverly and Maze, and Sam Salter to name a few. He also has performed for major events such as the Taste of Chicago 2004-2008; the Winter Music Conference 2006-2008 in South Beach, Miami.