New Jack Hustler ( Nino 's Theme ) " is a song written and performed by American recording artist Ice-T . It was released as a single from the soundtrack album to the 1991 film '' New Jack City '' and from the rapper 's fourth studio album '' O.G. Original Gangster '' . It was recorded at Wide Tracks Recording Studio in Hollywood , California , produced by Alphonso " DJ Aladdin " Henderson and Tracy " Ice-T " Marrow , and released in 1991 via Warner Bros . Records . Reaching a peak position of number 67 on the US '' Billboard '' Hot 100 , the single remained on the chart for a total of 8 weeks . The single was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance at 34th Annual Grammy Awards , but lost to LL Cool J 's " Mama Said Knock You Out "
34th Annual Grammy Awards
34th Annual Grammy Awards
New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme)