As a Perverted Monk he has released 6 successful 12singles between 2001 and 2004 establishing themselves as a leading independent hip hop group. They toured with notable Artist like Smith N Wesson, Black Moon, Gangstar, Nickleback, Brand Nubian, MOP, Cardinal Official, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Puddle of Mud, Def Jux All-stars, Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes, Tony Touch, Main Flow, Master Killer of Wu Tang, High N Mighty Non Phixon and The Pharcyde just to name a few. They were featured in the SOURCE off the Radar(feb.04) and Vibe magazine (feb.04). As a solo artist, in 2003, he released a single Lyrical Showers featuring Afu-Ra, that created a buzz overseas & in us/French/germen underground. This single as well as the New single from Afu-Ra ft. Respect, I love my hip-hop - released 2005, were released by the label Underground Academy. He has worked as a writer with the ghost writing company Hook Masterz Entertainment working with Nick Cannon (Drumline), Afu-Ra, AAP Artist Gary Paul, and many more! Before the Monks Respect (Tha god) was, & still is, a member of the Caged Confined Clique (Dy-verze; Danga; Vizion; Respect). As a member of this team, Respect & Dy-verze created a sub squad called DEM NGGZ (Destin to Elevate Minds - Nameless Grassless Ganjonians in a Zone). Respect & Dy-verze were nominated for Long Island Music award WITHOUT a deal and toured around the Long Island with the likes of Leaders of the New school, Breeze Ever flowing, Fan Five, etc. Presently where every you turn you’ll see Respect posted up with fellow Team Leader L.I.F.E. Long of the mighty strong hold. When these two touch the mic together, its a PROBLEM!!Respect has since progressed into his solo career working with Smith and Wesson, the legendary Pf Cuttin (Blaze, Blaze), and some of the hottest producers in the game. With over 10,000 mix CD’s distributed in the last year world wide, he has established a fan base for himself and his team! His new album will be released online and in stores in 2008 so keep your eyes and ears open!Respect plans on continue "the grind" by distributing 100,000 CD’s the next two years with the aid of his team. He will also be popping up around the globe in various locations starting with China and Europe after US dates. More to come!
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