Pull the Trigger
| "Pull the Trigger" | ||||
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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".[1]
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.[2][3]
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[4] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[5] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[6] | 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 September 12, 2023.
- ^ Ivey, Justin (July 18, 2016). "Russ Doesn't Hesitate to 'Pull the Trigger' in New Video". XXL. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ Lilah, Rose (July 20, 2016). "Russ 'Pull The Trigger' Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Russ – Pull the Trigger". Music Canada. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Russ – Pull the Trigger". Radioscope. Retrieved April 18, 2025. Type Pull the Trigger in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "American single certifications – Russ – Pull the Trigger". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 12, 2023.