LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) executive produces New Russ Album, Publishing division drives significant revenue & debuts at #1 on Billboard Indie Charts
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has achieved significant success through its executive producer Kiri Gerbs' collaboration with rapper Russ on his latest album. The album has made history by debuting at #1 on the Billboard Indie Chart and reaching #10 on the Billboard 200, marking Russ's highest-charting release since 2018.
Russ has demonstrated impressive reach with 12M+ monthly Spotify listeners, 10M+ social media followers, and over 10 billion streams across his discography. The achievement is particularly notable as Russ becomes the first rapper to top the Billboard Indie Chart.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) ha ottenuto un grande successo grazie alla collaborazione del suo produttore esecutivo Kiri Gerbs con il rapper Russ nel suo ultimo album. L'album ha fatto la storia debuttando al #1 nella Billboard Indie Chart e raggiungendo il #10 nella Billboard 200, segnando la posizione più alta di Russ nelle classifiche dal 2018.
Russ ha dimostrato un notevole seguito con oltre 12 milioni di ascoltatori mensili su Spotify, più di 10 milioni di follower sui social media e oltre 10 miliardi di streaming nel corso della sua discografia. Questo risultato è particolarmente significativo poiché Russ è il primo rapper a raggiungere la vetta della Billboard Indie Chart.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) ha logrado un gran éxito gracias a la colaboración de su productor ejecutivo Kiri Gerbs con el rapero Russ en su último álbum. El álbum hizo historia al debutar en el #1 en la Billboard Indie Chart y alcanzar el #10 en la Billboard 200, marcando la posición más alta de Russ en las listas desde 2018.
Russ ha demostrado un alcance impresionante con más de 12 millones de oyentes mensuales en Spotify, más de 10 millones de seguidores en redes sociales y más de 10 mil millones de reproducciones en toda su discografía. Este logro es especialmente notable ya que Russ se convierte en el primer rapero en alcanzar la cima de la Billboard Indie Chart.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO)는 수석 프로듀서 키리 거브스(Kiri Gerbs)가 래퍼 러스(Russ)와 협력한 최신 앨범을 통해 큰 성공을 거두었습니다. 이 앨범은 빌보드 인디 차트 1위로 데뷔하고 빌보드 200 차트에서 10위를 기록하며 2018년 이후 러스의 최고 순위를 달성했습니다.
러스는 월간 스포티파이 청취자 1,200만 명 이상, 소셜 미디어 팔로워 1,000만 명 이상, 그리고 그의 음반 전체에서 100억 회 이상의 스트리밍을 기록하며 놀라운 영향력을 보여주고 있습니다. 이 성과는 러스가 빌보드 인디 차트에서 1위를 차지한 최초의 래퍼라는 점에서 특히 주목할 만합니다.
LiveOne (NASDAQ : LVO) a connu un grand succès grâce à la collaboration de son producteur exécutif Kiri Gerbs avec le rappeur Russ sur son dernier album. L’album a marqué l’histoire en déboulant à la première place du Billboard Indie Chart et en atteignant la 10e place du Billboard 200, ce qui représente la meilleure position de Russ depuis 2018.
Russ a démontré une portée impressionnante avec plus de 12 millions d’auditeurs mensuels sur Spotify, plus de 10 millions de followers sur les réseaux sociaux et plus de 10 milliards de streams sur l’ensemble de sa discographie. Cette réussite est particulièrement notable puisque Russ devient le premier rappeur à atteindre la tête du Billboard Indie Chart.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) hat durch die Zusammenarbeit seines Executive Producers Kiri Gerbs mit dem Rapper Russ an dessen neuestem Album großen Erfolg erzielt. Das Album schrieb Geschichte, indem es auf Platz 1 der Billboard Indie Chart debütierte und Platz 10 der Billboard 200 erreichte, was Russ' höchste Chartplatzierung seit 2018 darstellt.
Russ zeigt eine beeindruckende Reichweite mit über 12 Millionen monatlichen Spotify-Hörern, mehr als 10 Millionen Followern in sozialen Medien und über 10 Milliarden Streams seiner Discografie. Diese Leistung ist besonders bemerkenswert, da Russ der erste Rapper ist, der die Spitze der Billboard Indie Chart erreicht.
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Russ has 12M+ Monthly Listeners on Spotify, 10M+ Social Media Followers
LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced today that its executive producer Kiri Gerbs has played a pivotal role in the remarkable success of Russ's latest album, which has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Indie Chart and climbed to #10 on the Billboard 200. With first-week sales soaring, the album signifies a major milestone, marking Russ's highest charting release since 2018.
This groundbreaking achievement not only highlights Russ's status as the first rapper to debut at #1 on the Billboard Indie Chart but also showcases his incredible journey, culminating in over 10 billion streams collectively across his discography. The collaboration between Kiri Gerbs and Russ has resulted in a powerful project that resonates deeply with fans and showcases innovative artistry.
Kiri Gerbs expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "Working with Russ has been an exhilarating experience, and I’m proud to contribute to an album that sets new standards in the music industry.”
LiveOne remains committed to supporting visionary artists like Russ and executives like Kiri Gerbs as they continue to redefine the landscape of music and achieve unprecedented success.
About LiveOne
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. LiveOne's subsidiaries include Slacker, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne, a dedicated over-the-top application powered by Slacker, is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR's OTT applications. For more information, visit liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X at @liveone. For more investor information, please visit ir.liveone.com.
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