At 16, Gino October began producing and recording his own music, thanks to his brother’s early belief and investment in his talent. It was his brother who recognised Gino’s keen interest in rapping, buying his little brother a mic, computer and interface so he could begin making his own beats. In 2016 Gino released his first EP, ‘Conflicted Conscience’, allowing him to begin honing his live performance craft at small venues throughout Auckland. His 2018 EP ‘Expansion’ helped further cement Gino’s presence in the local scene, with a performance at Northern Bass the following year, and a feature on JessB’s ‘Work With’ track alongside Big Zeeks. After releasing two more projects by the end of 2021, ‘Look How Far We’ve Come’ and ‘The Fall’, Gino would go on to perform as the opening act for David Dallas on his Rose Tint 10 year Anniversary Tour. Making his film debut in ‘Auckland’ (Dir. by Lyle Bushe) the same year, Gino October sought out to prove that rapping is not his only forte, receiving raving reviews for his performance. Despite numerous lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gino October has remained active. Consistently pushing the boundaries with audio and visual content means that 2022 will see him continuing to rise up in the ranks as one of New Zealand’s brightest stars with plenty more hits to add to an already impressive catalog.