Don't let the ostrich boots and cowboy hat fool you. Chingo Bling, the next big thing from Houston's ever-growing Latino rap scene, is poised and ready to cross over mainstream. With his first CD "Tamale Kingpin" behind him, is working on joints with artists like N.O.R.E, Pitbull, Paul Wall and Mike Jones. He has been included on mix-tapes by prominent Dj's in the underground circuit such as: Dj Smallz, Dj Robn, DJOGRonC, and the Choppaholix. Chingo has been featured not once, but twice on MTV within the last three months, on Direct Effect and his own segment on “U Hear it First”. Featured on international shows like Sin Fronteras, on the Telemundo network. Regularly receives spins throughout the nations via syndicated shows such as "Pocos Pero Locos.” His feature titled, "Chingo's Words of Wisdum" can be heard on Power 106 in LA. Chingo Bling is grabbing everyone's attention. He's received Best Local Musician of the Year, Best Latin Rap, Best New Act, and Best Local Label from the 2004 Houston Press Awards. In 2005, Chingo has been reviewed in publications across the country including: “XXL” “Spin” “Mass Appeal” "Blow"out of New York, "Ozone," "Lowrider," "Murder Dogg," "Batanga," and many more. He gets extensive video rotation and media coverage on the Mun2 network out of Miami. Chingo is destined to make 2005 his mainstream debut. With his first CD "Tamale Kingpin" behind him, he is working on joints with artists like Pitbull, N.O.R.E, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, and more.