Neako
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Birth name | Nikko Bailey |
Born | April 23, 1986 |
Origin | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
Genres | Hip Hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, Producer |
Years active | 2007–Present |
Labels | Gramercy Records (2011-2012), iHip Hop (2012-2013), LVLYSL (2007-2016), King Konray Productions (2016 - Present) |
Associated acts | Wiz Khalifa, Bun B, Snoop Dogg, Juicy J |
Nikko Bailey (born April 23, 1986), better known by the stage name Neako is an American rapper, producer and songwriter. He released his debut album, The Rubix Cube: Red Edition, in 2007 on his own imprint World Team Olympics (currently LVLYSL). Gramercy Records in 2011, subsequently leaving the former in 2012. He released the mixtape The Number 23 in October 3, 2011. He is well known for his singles "LVL 2 X 10"[1] and "Scanners"[2] feat. Wiz Khalifa. Since the release of his mixtape, Neako gained increasing popularity collaborating with legends in the rap game from Bun B, Juicy J and Snoop Dogg to Currensy, Playboi Carti and Wiz Khalifa. In 2012 he released his first LP, an in-studio album titled T.A.T.T. (These Are The Times). He boasts an extensive catalogue of over 20 mixtapes and his music has appeared in films such as Mac & Devin Go to HIGHschool (2012) and Kid Cannabis (2014).
Neako is currently signed to King Konray Productions and will be releasing multiple projects through the imprint in 2018.
LVL Merchants
Neako co-founded LVL Merchants, a streetwear label, with Designer Mudasser Ali.[3] The brand can be recognized by the logo depicting a stylized LVL, an image of a zebra as well as various patterns. As well as selling various items of clothing and accessories, the brand doubles as NEAKO's brand identity.
LVL INTL
LVL INTL, LVL International, is Neako's label that currently holds a roster of five solo artists: HOPE, Chango4, Yung Nasa, PLZMack and Rhino.
Discography
- Studio Albums
- 2012: T.A.T.T (These Are the Times)
- Independent albums
- T.A.T.T (These Are the Times) (2012)[3]
- Mixtapes
- The Rubix Cube: Red Edition (2007)
- The Rubix Cube: Green Edition with DJ Green Lantern (2008)
- The Rubix Cube: Blue Edition (2009)
- Junk Food (2009)
- The Rubix Cube: Yellow Edition (2010)
- LoudPACK: Love & Other Drugs (2010)
- LoudPACK 2: Highlights (2010)
- LoudPACK TREE (2011)
- The Number 23 (2011)[4]
- LVLZebra (2012)[5]
- Tr33 (2012)[6]
- LOUDpack: Michael Four (2012)
- Ess Ess (2012)[7]
- Libertas Novo (2013)
- The Pleiades LVL (2013)
- Certus (2013)
- The Nabbalah (2013)
- LVLGOD (2013)
- SECT (2014) [8]
- The xanBAND (with Lex Luger) (2014)
- How R We Gettin High? (2015)
Remixes and Features
- Neako – Rock On (featuring Bun B; produced by Neako)
- Neako - Flyer Than Delta (featuring Currensy; produced by Neako)
- Neako - Wild (featuring Vado; produced by Neako)
- Neako - What's It All For (featuring Diggy Simmons; produced by Neako)
- Neako - Suicide (Remix) (featuring Yelawolf, Smoke DZA, Shawn Chrystopher, Phil Adé and Stalley; produced by Neako)
- Wiz Khalifa & Snoop Dogg - Dev's Song (produced by Neako)
- Neako - LVLSOX2800 (feat. Skeme & Stunnaman From The Pack)
- Neako & Wiz Khalifa - Scanners (produced by Neako)
- Wiz Khalifa ft Chevy Woods & Neako - Reefer Party
- Playboi Carti ft Neako - Purple Poo
References
- ↑ Video: Neako "LVL 2 x 10" | Complex
- ↑ Listen: Neako f/ Wiz Khalifa "Scanners" | Complex
- 1 2 Interview: Neako | Karmaloop Blog Archived 2014-02-22 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Neako, The Number 23 - XXL
- ↑ Neako, LVLZebra - XXL
- ↑ In Flex We Trust » MIXTAPE: Neako – TR33 [EP]
- ↑ Photo by neako • Instagram
- ↑ SECT
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Neako. |
- Neako on Facebook
- Neako on Twitter
- Neako on BET.COM
- http://www.complex.com/tag/neako
- https://www.birthplacemag.com/2011/12/xxl-freshmen-2012/
- http://www.xxlmag.com/tags/t-a-t-t-these-are-the-times/
- http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2012/02/neako-lvlzebra/
- http://ashleyoutrageous.com/2015/03/neako-how-r-we-gettin-high-mixtape/
- https://rapdose.com/neako-discusses-lvlysl-upcoming-projects-working-with-currensy/
- http://thesource.com/2014/09/26/neako-drops-king-xan-from-his-upcoming-xanland-project/
- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780548/soundtrack
- https://www.vibe.com/2011/10/peep-taylor-gangs-neako-performs-2ss-gramercy-theatre/
- https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/467193/press-play-wale-neako-tyga-and-future
- https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/neako-about-you-and-her-and-me-song.1577995.html
- http://browniesandlemonade.com/post/17212895303/neako-lvlzebra-mixtape-this-is-a-project-i
- https://listen.tidal.com/artist/6274674
- http://www.jenesismagazine.com/album-neako-these-are-the-times/