Kentland's own Bustamove sits down with Kenny D to break down his journey as a DMV entrepreneur in episode 3 of The Kenny D Show. This street-smart businessman gets real about hitting his first thousand-dollar day as a young hustler, surviving five and a half years locked up, and how the right books changed everything while he was inside. Bustamove talks building his empire with Martinis Restaurant & Lounge, teaching his 18-year-old son the barbering game, and why he stacks gold and diamonds like insurance policies. The conversation covers his Muslim faith, family values, NBA Finals picks, and bringing acts like Johnny Blaze to his spot. Kenny D don't hold back asking about run-ins with police, family struggles, and what it really takes to flip street smarts into legitimate wealth. Bustamove keeps it one hundred about finding your niche, staying consistent, and turning negatives into positives when you ready to level up.

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Instagram: @bustamove10

New York's The Kollective—Kevin Bridges and Locksmiff—break down how church training shaped their musical DNA and why most artists today skip the fundamentals. These producer-songwriters reveal the brutal truth about getting critiqued by church congregations, explain why groups can't stay together anymore, and share how they turned a Biggie sample into their breakout hit "Mesmerized." From working with Life Jennings to building their own musical empire, they discuss the death of artist development, why copying other artists is killing creativity, and how they're bridging the gap between 90s R&B greatness and today's microwave music culture. Kenny D digs deep into their top-five artist lists, tests them with rapid-fire "who you got" matchups, and gets the real story behind their Mission Control Recordings partnership and upcoming projects.

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Instagram: @kollectivemusicgroup

Website: Kollectivemusicgroup.com

Listen to their song on you favorite platform: Mesmerized

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Instagram - Kevin Bridges

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Youtube: @ThekennydshowLive

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On this episode of The Pimp Game Podcast, DMV native Ethan Spalding shares the story behind his pioneering "Trap Rock" sound. Spalding traces his early musical influences starting with a Kool Moe Dee tape from his babysitter and his days playing buckets to earn money for congas before joining the Go-Go band TKL in the mid-90s. He reminisces about a life-changing freestyle at a block party and how college battles in Massachusetts led to his first studio recording. Now juggling musical innovation with acting roles in four films, including his self-produced "Panda Land" based on his children's book, Spalding talks about his mission to bring back rock sounds similar to Pearl Jam and Red Hot Chili Peppers. The conversation highlights his dedication to authentic expression and his advice to aspiring artists: "Don't listen to anybody but your gut" and "absolutely do you and have fun."

On this episode of The Pimp Game Podcast, comedian Big Fred takes us through his Baltimore upbringing and unexpected comedy origin story that started with losing his childhood Rottweiler, Midnight. Fred shares his first comedy experience at the Apollo Theater during a high school field trip and the lessons learned after headlining his first real show. He discusses opening for notable comedians Jess Hilarious and Marlon Wayans, plus his nonprofit "Lil' Laughs" that brings comedy-infused anti-bullying programs to schools nationwide. Fred explains how his organization creates engaging professional development for teachers and employment opportunities for fellow comedians. With insights on his comedy influences and a vision for Netflix specials that could showcase youth talent, Big Fred represents Baltimore's comedy scene while staying grounded in authenticity and community service.

Connect with Big Fred:

Email: bookbigfred@gmail.com
Nonprofit: lillaughs.org
Instagram: Fred Watkins

On this episode of The Pimp Game Podcast, radio personality Aladdin shares his journey from collecting records at age three to becoming "Prince of the Airwayz" at 93.9 WKYS. His story unfolds from Bowie State University's college radio station—where he showed up at 7:45 AM for an 8 AM opportunity that changed everything—to producing for legends like Donnie Simpson and Big Tigger. Aladdin reveals how his nickname connects to his fraternity line name through an unexpected "diamond in the rough" connection, and explains the touching origin of his signature "Hold Up" catchphrase as a tribute to a band member who passed away. The conversation explores music industry shifts in the digital age, balancing creativity with commercial success, and his philosophy on staying authentic in media. For aspiring personalities, Aladdin offers this advice: "Know who you are before you get into this industry... because if you don't, nine times out of ten, this industry will form you to be what they want you to be."

On this episode of The Pimp Game Podcast, actor and acting coach Mark McKinnon breaks down his journey from high school athlete to Hollywood. McKinnon shares how he turned down football scholarships to pursue acting at Howard University after unexpectedly landing a lead role in his high school play. The conversation dives into his acting technique, including his ability to learn lines in under 10 minutes and his approach to emotional scenes. McKinnon opens up about working alongside stars like Jeremy Renner and Tasha Smith, plus his recurring role on Paramount's "Mayor of Kingstown." As founder of McKinnon Acting Studio, he explains how he's helping DMV talent break into film and TV acting, with his students landing roles on major networks nationwide. McKinnon leaves aspiring actors with two key pieces of advice: know who you are so the industry can't change you, and invest in training to hone your craft.

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From the streets of Covington, Kentucky to New York's modeling elite, Reggie Revels defied expectations at every turn. On this episode of The Pimp Game Podcast, Revels reveals how his artistic journey began with simple Kool-Aid color experiments before his grandmother—a university professor with a hidden hip-hop collection—transformed his world by introducing him to Picasso, Van Gogh, and playing Tupac from her car's CD collection. The conversation weaves through Revels' perspectives on abstract art, his boxing passion, and his top five rappers list featuring DMX, Biggie, and Tupac. Revels offers wisdom to aspiring artists about staying true to themselves while avoiding the pitfalls of vanity. With upcoming projects including a clothing line and a short film about dementia called "The Psychiatrist," Revels emphasizes his philosophy that "how you do anything is how you do everything." This conversation showcases an artist whose work reflects his community, environment, and spiritual foundation.

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