Paul Russell releases a groovy celebration of imperfect love with "Keeper"

Los Angeles rapper Paul Russell’s discography is filled with catchy pop energy and cutting honesty, and his new single, “Keeper,” out via Arista Records, might be his most joyous track. Co-written with Jake Torrey, Julian Nixon, Sean Cook, and Sean Douglas, the track is another one of those stories to which we can all relate: falling for someone not because they’re perfect but because they come across as perfectly themselves.

“Keeper,” at heart, is a love story that manages to be boldly fresh. Citing the era between the late 70s and early 80s as his muse, Russell delivers sparkling keys alongside an unstoppable melody that will almost make you want to dance. The result? A track that sounds less like a song and more like an invitation to the dance floor with open arms, big smiles, and no reluctance.

Russell wants one thing to happen with the track, and that’s for it to make people happy and dance. The way Russell delivers that choice doesn’t feel heavy or complicated. It feels joyful, confident, and celebratory, with love as it was meant to be, complete with all its flaws.

‘Keeper’ is yet another drop for Paul Russell, as he doesn’t just release a single with ‘Keeper’. He throws a party, he pours you a drink, and dares you not to dance. Spoiler at the risk of stating the obvious: You will lose that bet.

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