However, Su Bviley didn’t take music seriously until college. “I felt like I had a story to tell,” and raps were obviously the best way to tell them. In February, Bviley unveiled his XXV (25), Vol. 1 project. The project includes standout cuts like “Blow My Mind” and “Living Fast,” which he delivers visuals for today. Check them out here.

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Rapper & Everyday Struggle Host Joe Budden & retired NBA forward Kenyon Martin. Photo Credit: VIBE

Kenyon Martin Chatted With RESPECT Magazine’s Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson about EVERYTHING on Scoop B Radio. Press Play Below To Listen In

Summer 2003 was big for both Kenyon Martin and Joe Budden.

For Budden, a former cast member of Love & Hip Hop New York and current host of COMPLEX’s Everyday Struggle, his self-titled debut album, Joe Budden released June 10, 2003 via Def Jam.

The Jersey City, NJ representer’s album had hits guest appearances from  Lil’ Mo, Busta Rhymes and 112 and had top singles Focus, Fire and the Just Blazed-produced crossover hit, Pump It Up.

June 10, 2003 for Martin was a tad bit different. He and his New Jersey Nets were preparing for Game 4 of the 2003 NBA Finals after dropping Game 3 84-79 to Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs two days before at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  

New Jersey’s Jason Kidd, left, and Kenyon Martin watch as San Antonio celebrates a 93-83 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs won the game Friday in East Rutherford, N.J. Photo Credit: Lawrence Journal

Martin would score 23 points and hauled in 11 rebounds in Game 3. and would would lead all Nets scorers in Game 4 with 20 points and 13 rebounds in New Jersey’s 77-76 win.

The Nets would lose the series 4-2, but K-Mart was the man around the Garden State.

So was Budden.

Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic gave his album four stars out of five, Chris Ryan of SPIN gave the album an eight out of ten and HipHopDX’s K.B. Tindal gave the album a four and a half out of five. Pump It Up was placed on the soundtracks for 2 Fast 2 Furious, You Got Served and EA Sports’ Madden NFL 2004.

Fire even found it’s way on the Mean Girls Soundtrack.

With all of the success going on that summer for said rapper and said NBA baller, can you believe that the two were mistaken for each other in public?

Everywhere,” Kenyon Martin told me on Scoop B Radio.“Everywhere! You name it!”

Martin says that their mistaken identities would mostly happen while he’d go shopping in downtown Newark, New Jersey. “I used to go onto Clinton Ave a lot and in the hood on Clinton Avenue shopping,” he said.

“It would be at a distance and then they would get up on me and see the height differential and say: ‘Oh hey! It’s K-Mart.’”

While you listened to part two of Martin’s interview above, make sure to also check out part one of our discussion. He talked about his Nets days and the 2002 NBA Finals against Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. “I have never been afraid when it comes to basketball, period,” said Martin.

Check Out Kenyon Martin’s Part 1 Interview Scoop B Radio

“I’m not afraid to mix it up with guards or big men. But that experience there was a good team and we got to, but Shaq was dominant that series. We got to being out there and playing on that level, me holding my own, helping my team and putting them in a position to win. That meant a lot that I was there for my career and my confidence moving forward.”

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CTN Podcast host Reginald Calixte and RESPECT Magazine’s Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson on set of CalixTech News Podcast at Equal Space In Newark, NJ. Photo Provided By Citi Medina

When you want to talk about technology in abundance, the CalixTech Podcast is the show to listen to! Hosted by Reginald Calxite, the show is taped weekly at Equal Space, a share space for NJ’s creatives, entrepreneurs and techies located at 2 Gateway Center in the heart of Newark, New Jersey. The informative and entertaining show keys in on the latest in tech news and information.

Check out RESPECT Magazine’s Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson chat with CalixTech Podcast

CalixTech Podcast also dialogues with movers and shakers in the industry such as Samara Lynn, Rochelle Turner, Alex Konrad, Brian Ragone, Aaron Price, Lori Cheek, Antwand Pearman, and Tony Woolford, Citi Medina and Jhamar Youngblood.

I am so fortunate to have my name mentioned in that number. While chatting with Reginald Calxite, I discussed the conclusion of 2017 NBA Finals, tech in sports, Nintendo, hip hop and so much more.

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The Golden State Warriors hold a 3-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals. Photo Credit: The Huffington Post

The Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a sweep in the NBA Finals Friday night, beating the Golden State Warriors 137 -116. The Cavs handed the Golden State Warriors their first loss of the postseason and the Warriors still hold a 3-1 lead in the series.

With the NBA Finals prolongoing to a game 5 after the heroics of the Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving’s 40 points and LeBron James’ triple double in game 4, the scene shifts back to Oakland, where the Warriors won the first two games of the series.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, his dad, Drederick Irving & sports and entertainment journalist Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson. Photo Credit: Will Robertson

Earlier this week, I checked in with DJ Tarzan and Cliff Po on the Henny & Redbull Podcast, to talk about the NBA Finals, LeBron James’ Michael Jordan comparisons and more.

Check Out The Conversation With RESPECT Magazine’s Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson and The Henny & Redbull Podcast.

The NBA Finals resumes Monday with Game 5 in Oakland.

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Barry Bondz is kicking off 2017 the right way with his latest installment, titled First & Foremost.

Produced by Blue Nova, First & Foremost, according to Bondz was like gasping for air. “I needed to breathe,” Bondz told RESPECT MAG by phone. “I was being suffocated by today’s standards, when it comes to music.”

In today’s music scene, respect is paid more to beats than lyrics. Bondz has found a way to blend both. “This is my speech,” said Bondz. “This was me speaking my mind and my introduction to 2017. Another victory for the underdogs. It’s comeback season.”

Characterizing it as a comeback may be being modest. 2016 was pretty impressive!

A New York Fashion Week appearance with Volare Clothing in the fall, featured on a top rated CBS Radio platform and his single High premiering  in VIBE Magazine, he’s winning; but he isn’t satisfied.

Stay tuned.

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Fetty Wap is accomplished beyond measure after smash hits like 679, My Wap and Trap Queen that lit up the airwaves like Christmas in July.

The Paterson, NJ native won Billboard, BET and MTV awards for his accomplishments and many in the New York tri-state area are proud of his success.

With the success that he’s received, one person is complaining that business dealings with the artist have not gone successful. In an interview with DJ Tarzan and Cliff Po on the Henny & Redbull Podcast, local artist Muscle Team Fuzz who also produces and promotes club functions claims that he helped Fetty Wap build his brand during his climb. Muscle Team Fuzz, also from Paterson, NJ native says that while he and Fetty Wap have had no problems and thinks the world of Fetty Wap, he believes that Nitt da Gritt is responsible for changing Fetty Wap’s perception of him. From that, their business relationship went sour.

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Barry Bondz has knocked 2016 out of the park and he didn’t have to play for the San Francisco Giants like the baseball legend whom he shares the same name phonetically.

Appearing at New York Fashion Week with Volare Clothing this past fall, being featured on a top rated CBS Radio platform at the beginning of the year and appearing in VIBE Magazine for his latest project, he’s blessed. These are all perks for a man that has genuinely been grinding in the rap game fortwenty years. Many began recognizing him when he appeared on a BET rap battle cypher and he’s blossomed from there.

With 2017 around the corner, it’s no time to rest on laurels. He’ll be dropping his EP, The Genco 2 at the end of the first quarter of 2017. “Man I can’t wait for the New Year I am hungry,” said Bondz.

“It is go time! No rest for the weary.”

Hailing  from Newark, NJ,  Barry Bondz’s latest video, “High,” isn’t talking about mary jane! In fact, it has a strong message. It encourages the working man to get their money, cleanly and to stay motivated in doing so. It’s gotten a ton of views on YouTube, and it may even be an inspiration for today’s indie rapper looking to take things to next level for 2017.

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