Russ and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Team Up for New Song “Rider”

Russ and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie have joined forces on “Rider,” pairing their melodic rap styles for a new collaboration released Friday.

Russ has connected with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie for the new song “Rider”, giving both artists another melodic collaboration to add to their catalogs. The track arrived on August 21 and brings together two rappers known for moving comfortably between singing, rapping and emotionally driven songwriting.

“Rider” centers on loyalty and relationships, with Russ and A Boogie trading perspectives over a polished, melody-forward production. Their contrasting voices give the record its shape, with Russ’ measured delivery meeting A Boogie’s more elastic vocal style as the song moves between rap verses and sung passages.

The collaboration fits naturally with both artists’ established approaches. Russ has spent years building records around self-produced melodies and introspective writing, while A Boogie has made melodic New York rap a defining part of his sound through projects including Artist, Hoodie SZN and Me vs. Myself.

The release also adds to Russ’ steady run of new music and collaborations. He has maintained an independent-minded approach to releasing records throughout his career, frequently using standalone singles to keep momentum between larger projects while continuing to work with artists across hip-hop and R&B.

For A Boogie, “Rider” follows a catalog built on high-profile collaborations with artists including Drake, Kodak Black, 6ix9ine, Lil Uzi Vert and others. His appearance alongside Russ keeps the focus on the melodic side of his music, rather than the harder-edged records that have also appeared throughout his career.

The pairing works because neither artist has to move far outside his usual lane. Both have built large audiences by combining rap technique with hooks designed to carry the emotional center of a record, making “Rider” a straightforward meeting point between their respective styles.

With “Rider” now available, Russ and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie add a fresh collaboration to the August release calendar. The track gives listeners a first chance to hear the two artists share a record built specifically around the melodic instincts that have helped define both of their careers.