Bless (rapper)
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Bless is a hip-hop artist from Montreal, Canada.
hip hop roots. He quickly started trying to write rhymes and by the age of 12 he was demoing tracks in studios. Bless established his name in Montreal
as a young battle MC and soon proceeded south of the border to New York. In New York he collaborated with Limp Bizkit
's DJ Lethal
and Rahiem (Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five). After going to the 'Rocksteady Crew Anniversary' where he met Guru
(of Gangstarr) and the two began working on the track 'Never Ending Saga' which is on Guru
's 'Baldhead Slick & Da Click' album.
MC had already toured North America and Europe with the likes of Limp Bizkit
and Guru
of Gang Starr
. At the age of nineteen, his debut 12" on Guru
's Ill Kid Records, Debuted at # 6 on several underground hip-hop charts in the U.S.
Has also toured with Lloyd Banks
of G-Unit
.
, or neutral. He is a Martial arts
fighter and fights in the 'Syn Energy Power Plant', in the free for all battles in 'Hunt's Point Scrapyard' and in the '125 Subway Station'. His blazin' move is called 'Platinumberg' in tribute to his album 'Bless Presents Platinumberg: The Movement
'.
, Nature
, J. R. Writer of DipSet
, Rah Digga
of the Flipmode Squad
, Guru
of Gangstarr, Foxy Brown, Twista
, Cappadonna
of the Wu Tang Clan and many others. The Clinton Sparks mixtape even features a song with Tupac Shakur
, rapping a previously unheard verse.
Early career
Bless was a B-boy at the young age of eight showing his dopeDope
Dope may refer to:* Illegal drugs * An idiot...
hip hop roots. He quickly started trying to write rhymes and by the age of 12 he was demoing tracks in studios. Bless established his name in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
as a young battle MC and soon proceeded south of the border to New York. In New York he collaborated with Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 1995, the group's lineup consists of Fred Durst , Wes Borland , Sam Rivers , John Otto and DJ Lethal . The band achieved mainstream success with their second studio album Significant Other, released in 1999...
's DJ Lethal
DJ Lethal
Leor Dimant , better known as DJ Lethal, is a turntablist and producer and member of the bands Limp Bizkit, House of Pain and La Coka Nostra.-Early life:Leor Dimant was born in Riga, Latvia, when this country was still part of the Soviet Union...
and Rahiem (Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five). After going to the 'Rocksteady Crew Anniversary' where he met Guru
Guru
A guru is one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others . Other forms of manifestation of this principle can include parents, school teachers, non-human objects and even one's own intellectual discipline, if the...
(of Gangstarr) and the two began working on the track 'Never Ending Saga' which is on Guru
Guru (rapper)
Keith Edward Elam , better known by his stage name Guru, was an American emcee and member of the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts...
's 'Baldhead Slick & Da Click' album.
Touring
At the age of eighteen this MontrealMontreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
MC had already toured North America and Europe with the likes of Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 1995, the group's lineup consists of Fred Durst , Wes Borland , Sam Rivers , John Otto and DJ Lethal . The band achieved mainstream success with their second studio album Significant Other, released in 1999...
and Guru
Guru
A guru is one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others . Other forms of manifestation of this principle can include parents, school teachers, non-human objects and even one's own intellectual discipline, if the...
of Gang Starr
Gang Starr
Gang Starr was an influential East Coast hip hop duo that consisted of the late MC Guru and DJ/producer DJ Premier. Their style combined elements of New York jazz and hip hop.-Background:...
. At the age of nineteen, his debut 12" on Guru
Guru
A guru is one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others . Other forms of manifestation of this principle can include parents, school teachers, non-human objects and even one's own intellectual discipline, if the...
's Ill Kid Records, Debuted at # 6 on several underground hip-hop charts in the U.S.
Has also toured with Lloyd Banks
Lloyd Banks
Christopher Charles Lloyd , better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American rapper and member of the rap group G-Unit. Raised in South Jamaica, Queens, he dropped out of high school in 1998. G-Unit released two albums, Beg for Mercy in 2003 and T.O.S. in 2008...
of G-Unit
G-Unit
G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes...
.
Def Jam: Fight for NY
Bless is also one of the playable characters in the game Def Jam Fight For NY (released 2004). Bless's character was affiliated with Crow's crewSnoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, or neutral. He is a Martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
fighter and fights in the 'Syn Energy Power Plant', in the free for all battles in 'Hunt's Point Scrapyard' and in the '125 Subway Station'. His blazin' move is called 'Platinumberg' in tribute to his album 'Bless Presents Platinumberg: The Movement
Bless Presents Platinumberg: The Movement
Bless Presents: The Movement is a rap album by hip hop artist Bless. It was released in 2003 and is his first studio album. The album has appearances by Guru, Mr. Wiggles, Nick Fury, and Afu-Ra. Two of his songs, "Get It Now" and "Seize the Day," are featured in the game Def Jam: Fight for NY...
'.
Albums and mixtapes
Bless has released two studio albums as well as a mixtape hosted by Clinton Sparks. All three have been well received and have featured such mildly respected hip hop artists as Tony TouchTony Touch
Tony Touch is an American hip hop break dancer, rapper, DJ, producer and actor of Puerto Rican descent.Tony Touch began as a B-boy during the rap music renaissance era of the early 1980s...
, Nature
Nature (rapper)
Jermain Baxter , better known as Nature, is an American rapper, best known for his association with fellow Queensbridge-born rapper Nas.-Career:...
, J. R. Writer of DipSet
The Diplomats
The Diplomats, also popularly known as Dipset, are a Harlem-based hip hop group founded by Cam'ron and Jim Jones in 1997. The original members of the group were Cam'ron, Freekey Zekey, and Jim Jones ; who all grew up together in Harlem...
, Rah Digga
Rah Digga
Rah Digga is an American rapper. Well known as a long time member of the Flipmode Squad, a hip hop group led by Busta Rhymes, she parted ways amicably with the group in 2007. She has been called "one of rap's most prominent women MCs" by Allmusic and "one of hip-hop's most skilled female MCs" in...
of the Flipmode Squad
Flipmode Squad
The Flipmode Squad is a production crew and musical group, founded and fronted by rapper Busta Rhymes. The first Flipmode album debuted in 1998 with The Imperial, Rampage and Rah Digga went on to record solo efforts...
, Guru
Guru
A guru is one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others . Other forms of manifestation of this principle can include parents, school teachers, non-human objects and even one's own intellectual discipline, if the...
of Gangstarr, Foxy Brown, Twista
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
, Cappadonna
Cappadonna
Darryl Hill best known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper and oftentimes member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He is also a member of rap duo Wu South, along with Ratchet Rush.-Biography:...
of the Wu Tang Clan and many others. The Clinton Sparks mixtape even features a song with Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
, rapping a previously unheard verse.
- Bless Presents Platinumberg: The MovementBless Presents Platinumberg: The MovementBless Presents: The Movement is a rap album by hip hop artist Bless. It was released in 2003 and is his first studio album. The album has appearances by Guru, Mr. Wiggles, Nick Fury, and Afu-Ra. Two of his songs, "Get It Now" and "Seize the Day," are featured in the game Def Jam: Fight for NY...
- 2003 - The Book of BlessThe Book of BlessThe Book Of Bless is a rap album by hip hop artist Bless. It was released in 2005 under Moving Units Canada. The album has appearances by J. R. Writer and Rah Digga.- Track listing :# Book of Bless Intro# Tha Truth# Gather Round# All Out...
- 2005 - The Day After - 2011 (upcoming album)
Singles
- "My Time" - 2003
- "Against the Grain" - 2003
- "Something Missing" - 2005
- "Jealousy" - 2005