Best known: Original member of the legendary rap group “The Perverted Monks” founded by Jeru the Damaja and Afu-Ra. Appearances on Dj Tomekk’s ”Beat of Life Vol. 1”. Tour appearances such as the High Times Tour East & West Coast; Splash Festival France & Netherlands. Collaborations with artist such as Smiff “N” Wesson; Pf Cuttin; Ken Ring; Afu-Ra; Da Beatminaz; Snowgoons.
“Respect Tha God”, is the stage name for Russell Ballenger Jr, rapper straight out of Grime City Glen Cove. Russell’s love for music started with percussion lessons of the Kanga and Bongo with his Uncle Roy. Those lessons opened his mind to what most call the “beat of life”, thus taking that beat and seeing its position in his own life at an early age. At the tender age of 13 Russell started rapping, expressing himself from a musical standpoint in talent shows, rhyming about all the challenges he and others faced as young teens. The response he got from each show caused his love for music to grow, driving him to express the word he and so many called the TRUTH. He started by taking other rappers melodies and adding his own words in a velvety but aggressive manner, causing him to definitely stand out. His determination to get the attention of not only his peers but also the older crowd caused him to constantly put himself into battles with other rappers to prove his skills. Those battles and the look in each member of the crowd’s eyes is what gave him such an intent determination to have HIP-HOP represent a larger part of his life.

His mix tapes clearly show the love he carries for hip hop expecting his CD sales/downloads to reach over 100,000 within 2-3 more years (Mix CD’s are priced between $2-$3 dollars and FREE if at most live performances).

Today full-length videos and also countless performances are available for viewing on Youtube. Where ever you turn you'll see Respect (Tha God) posted up with fellow Team Leaders plotting their next movements. Respect (Tha God)’s new album was released online and in stores Dec 2009 with the help of SUPER producer Dj Black Panther on his “Manekinekpro/IB Respect Music” label! The new album “Altered State” is due out this SUMMER also out on “Manekinekpro/IB Respect Music” He will also be popping up around the globe in various locations starting with China and Europe after his USA appearances. In wake of all the problems of today I implore you to reach out and get your taste of respect! If there is any questions ask, “Don’t we need a Little!?!”


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