Neako

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) and Gramercy Records in 2011, subsequently leaving the former in 2012. He released the mixtape The Number 23 on 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 Curren$y, 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 projects and his music has appeared in films such as "Mac & Devin Go to HIGHschool" (2012) and Netflix Special "Kid Cannabis" (2014).

Neako
Birth nameNikko Bailey
Born (1986-04-23) April 23, 1986
OriginNewark, New Jersey, United States
GenresHip Hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, Producer
Years active2007–Present
LabelsGramercy Records (2011–2012), iHip Hop (2012–2013), LVLYSL (2007–2016), King Konray Productions (2016 - 2018)
Associated actsWiz Khalifa, Bun B, Snoop Dogg, Juicy J

LVL

Neako founded LVL, a label.[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 and centre of business operations.

Discography
Studio Albums
  • 2012: T.A.T.T (These Are the Times)
Projects
  • 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)[9]
  • How R We Gettin High? (2015)
  • 432Hz (2019)
  • Beta-Disc: LVL Software Update (w/ DATA-X) (Expected November 2019)

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 Pool
  • Neako & DATA-X - Pastel Colored Coolers (produced by Neako)
  • Neako & DATA-X - Spacebar (produced by Neako)
  • DATA-X - Othello (produced by Neako + DATA-X)
  • Neako & DATA-X - 333 Live Crew (produced by Neako)
  • Neako - Weekend (feat. Wiz Khalifa) (produced by Neako)
  • Neako - Back To The Set (feat. Wiz Khalifa) (produced by Neako)
gollark: Anyway, people seem to disagree on what a communism is, but it seems to either just be "centrally planned economy" (many bees) or anarcho☭-ish hoping everyone will magically get along, possibly with communes.
gollark: Probably should work out when to do that more consistently.
gollark: Which is fair I guess, I didn't ping.
gollark: You didn't respond to my response to that.
gollark: <@!231856503756161025> What "unbased" thing are you accusing me of saying?

References
  1. Video: Neako "LVL 2 x 10" | Complex
  2. Listen: Neako f/ Wiz Khalifa "Scanners" | Complex
  3. Interview: Neako | Karmaloop Blog Archived 2014-02-22 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Neako, The Number 23 - XXL
  5. Neako, LVLZebra - XXL
  6. In Flex We Trust » MIXTAPE: Neako – TR33 [EP]
  7. Photo by neako • Instagram
  8. SECT
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