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Too Old To Die Young: Russell Simmons

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  • čas přidán 5. 03. 2017
  • Too Old To Die Young is a short documentary series showcasing the lives of urban culture's most legendary characters. This episode focuses on the world of Russell Simmons, one of music's most successful moguls and a pioneer in bringing hip hop to a broader audience. Mass Appeal, alongside legendary publicist Bill Adler, spent the day following Russell, getting a better sense of his unique understanding and perspective on the world around him.
    In the first episode of the new series, media O.G. Ill Bill aka Ill Badler aka Bill Adler catches up with creative entrepreneur Russell Simmons, a founder of Def Jam, Phat Farm, Global Grind, and countless other cutting-edge pop culture brands.
    The two first met in 1983 while Adler was researching an article for People magazine about a new style of music coming out of the Bronx known as hip hop. The following year Simmons hired Adler as director of publicity for Def Jam Records and Rush Artist Management.
    "It's hard to describe a typical day cause I don't have one," Russell admits in the video. "God knows how many businesses and how many charities and how many social and political causes... so my days aren't typical." Case in point: on this particular day Russell takes Adler to a hot yoga class followed by cryotherapy-"you go to minus 300 degrees" Simmons remarks casually-prompting Adler to worry that he might end up "like a goddamn Popsicle." But Russell talks him into stripping down and stepping into the cryo-tank anyway.
    "That's what age gives you-wisdom," shares the hip hop legend and former late-night drinker who now touts the virtues of morning meditation. "You're always moving towards this enlightenment thing."
    Animation by Jenny Scales
    Tracklist
    0:10 - "Purpatraitin" (Podgy Beats)
    1:00 - "Willie" (Podgy Beats)
    2:11 - "No Use Now" (Red Flag)
    3:16 - "Heavy Butter" (Podgy Beats)
    4:19 - "Light" (Podgy Beats)
    5:26 - "dreAM" - (Podgy Beats)
    5:52 - "Can't Fall Asleep" (Red Flag)
    7:08 - "Loud" (Podgy Beats)
    8:29 - "Passport" (Podgy Beats)
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    What started as a humble graffiti ‘zine in 1996 would soon grow to be one of the most trusted outlets for youth-spawned urban culture. Today, Mass Appeal is a media collective led by authentic voices and inspired minds. We are a platform for radical creatives who are transforming culture.

Komentáře • 65

  • @Lousson-ny3qp
    @Lousson-ny3qp Před 7 lety +29

    Mr. Simmons will always be an infinite source of inspiration in my life.....

    • @GoodxJ
      @GoodxJ Před 7 lety

      have you read Success through silence ??

  • @KevAlberta
    @KevAlberta Před 7 lety +21

    I had mad anxiety before starting this video. But it's really calmed me down

    • @Dave....
      @Dave.... Před 7 lety +1

      MountKeverest same. I really had a stressful day. But I'm at peace now again.

  • @tororeslee8305
    @tororeslee8305 Před 7 lety +5

    You have to Respect Russell Simmons Hustle 🌍🗽💯

  • @Blackera44Avidd
    @Blackera44Avidd Před 7 lety +3

    "So that's not dust I'm smoking?"That was prob the most motivational piece for me lol.

  • @MATZ302
    @MATZ302 Před 7 lety +3

    insane how much creative energy i have after seeing this person
    AMAZING CONTENT THANK YOU

  • @Behzey2fly
    @Behzey2fly Před 7 lety +8

    Queens the foundation, ask Russell Simmons

  • @s.wiltzdacomposer9217
    @s.wiltzdacomposer9217 Před 7 lety +2

    OG spilling life jewels....hip hop legend

  • @FR-we7ze
    @FR-we7ze Před 7 lety +3

    yo wtf is that beat in the beginning goddamn thats shit smooth

  • @jc6594
    @jc6594 Před 6 lety +1

    Happy 60th Birthday Russell

  • @SirZoomp
    @SirZoomp Před 7 lety +2

    so many diamonds in this interview

  • @dannyboycinco
    @dannyboycinco Před 7 lety +1

    so much wisdom in this video
    thank you for the upload
    Russell is a legend

  • @theimmortalwarrior8025
    @theimmortalwarrior8025 Před 4 lety +1

    Now is all you have stop thinking about tomorrow there’s NO tomorrow only NOW...

  • @mav6232
    @mav6232 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you
    0:00 Look for things the world needs, that I also love and can provide

  • @georgedennis9319
    @georgedennis9319 Před 7 lety +10

    Real cats paused to peep the book collection.

  • @winstonsedgewick876
    @winstonsedgewick876 Před 7 lety +3

    awesome would love to see more

  • @kennethcarr2449
    @kennethcarr2449 Před 7 lety

    Love it. Do more like this

  • @SkeletKasket
    @SkeletKasket Před 7 lety +8

    Get Rick Rubin up in this.

  • @ALAMAZAN818
    @ALAMAZAN818 Před 7 lety

    I wish these were longer. They really open up on this doc, it seems like. I'd like to see Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.

  • @jayarrington3082
    @jayarrington3082 Před 4 lety

    That's my guy right there!

  • @semchristis3624
    @semchristis3624 Před 7 lety +1

    they should throw song IDs in the description damn...

  • @kongcutz
    @kongcutz Před 7 lety +3

    Façam com legendas em Português!

  • @AZam-gi7mn
    @AZam-gi7mn Před 7 lety

    Met him on the streets ..He thanked me for thanking him ... Cool cat

  • @Tobra1
    @Tobra1 Před 7 lety +1

    NEED TRACK LIST!! 🚀💯

  • @arguswil
    @arguswil Před 5 lety

    Love the beat

  • @tinkatrapbell1513
    @tinkatrapbell1513 Před 4 lety

    Vibe ' Salome......Im Here wit PostiveVibes/Offring my respect for what i Can Do within this False interpretation or Assumption about sir Simmons

  • @garnetbey7400
    @garnetbey7400 Před 7 lety +3

    wow thats heavy, my mentor HEAVY...

  • @inktown2theyak
    @inktown2theyak Před 7 lety +1

    I really enjoyed this💯 Love Mr.Simmons and his way of thinking nd his open mind. But i'll pass on the new age yogo mumbo jumbo ✋😕

  • @anthonybradford5555
    @anthonybradford5555 Před 7 lety

    This who introduced me to True Religions jeans!

  • @shonha1
    @shonha1 Před 7 lety +1

    Inspiration.

  • @Cartrell
    @Cartrell Před 7 lety

    So much Willie Hutch in this video.

  • @ascribessceptre6653
    @ascribessceptre6653 Před 7 lety +2

    he can be a good boss

  • @SLABONECHD
    @SLABONECHD Před 3 lety

    leyenda

  • @stansatanify
    @stansatanify Před 7 lety +2

    Call him Brill for Brilliant -- Adler is the guru of guru-viness, the smartest and heppest cat since Felix....megaprops to my main mang!!

  • @aibrainlet8041
    @aibrainlet8041 Před 7 lety +1

    That intro beat was made from a king crimson sample im almost sure of it

    • @seantellsyou1
      @seantellsyou1 Před 7 lety

      soundcloud.com/roger-robertson/purpatraitin

  • @tamme1995
    @tamme1995 Před 4 lety

    agree

  • @coreensimpson7372
    @coreensimpson7372 Před 7 lety

    Russell Simmons...love the spiritual focus on life!

  • @aarongodfrey9062
    @aarongodfrey9062 Před 7 lety

    the interviewer went in to shake his hand

  • @BkBangatv
    @BkBangatv Před 7 lety

    #LIVINGLEGENDS

  • @johnathanclark79
    @johnathanclark79 Před 7 lety +2

    I wonder does he meditate with Rick Rubin?

  • @RKDCORBIN
    @RKDCORBIN Před 7 lety +2

    Mentor for life.

  • @seranoraa
    @seranoraa Před 7 lety

    Trent Reznor will fit this Too Old To Die Young concept

  • @tamme1995
    @tamme1995 Před 4 lety

    how about rush river

  • @lucawe99
    @lucawe99 Před 7 lety +2

    i will die so young

  • @nikolap8410
    @nikolap8410 Před 7 lety

    He is Joe Rogening his mornings!

  • @tamme1995
    @tamme1995 Před 4 lety

    jus think his point a view is positive

  • @glenwilson9533
    @glenwilson9533 Před rokem +1

    Joe

  • @drustories9857
    @drustories9857 Před 7 lety

    I'm just guessing here.
    Daily hot yoga+NYC+cryotherapy= 10 grand a month?? Lol ~ I bet it feels great tho

  • @mic9check
    @mic9check Před 7 lety +7

    Not enough white women in this video my nigga, step up your game

  • @computerscientist7795
    @computerscientist7795 Před 5 lety +1

    cryotherapy looks nuts AF

  • @NN-vs2eg
    @NN-vs2eg Před 4 lety

    Apple=Creative. Check.

  • @JokerL1000
    @JokerL1000 Před 6 lety

    Im mad he strated the video like he regular buisness owner. Lol

  • @fortuneandfame7494
    @fortuneandfame7494 Před 7 lety

    Stay Tru And REal...twitter@FortuneandFame4

  • @samiamchristian7169
    @samiamchristian7169 Před 6 lety

    Karma. He disrespected Harriet tubman in that video thought it was funny

  • @Lil_ched36
    @Lil_ched36 Před 7 lety

    you lucky you made add