Nino Bless has made a name for himself quickly. However, for those inferring that this Brooklyn native popped up quickly, may have it a bit confused. As a quiet industry hustler, Nino spent the top of the decade doing mixtape distribution and marketing for artists like Chamillionaire, Immortal Technique and Grafh.

Amidst this steady work with a steady income, it was the legendary Kool G Rap that encouraged the longtime "rapper on the side" to go full throttle with his passion. In the several years since, Nino Bless has done just that. Whether rapping, blogging, or compiling acclaimed mixtapes, the emcee "blessed" by G Rap says he refuses to let his godfather down. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.