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 for twenty 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.