NE-O

North East One - or NE-O, as fans know him - is a Newcastle rapper who’s been grinding for almost a decade. A true self-starter, he books his own shows, produces his own music, and moves entirely on his own terms - proving that independence isn’t a limitation, it’s his foundation. From stages at Reading & Leeds and Kendal Calling to supporting Chiedu Oraka, selling out hometown shows, launching locally-designed merch, and securing Youth Music funding, NE-O has built his career step by step - no shortcuts, no handouts. And he’s far from slowing down. His upcoming releases are fully self-produced and self-recorded, bringing together the best of North East talent - from generational legends to emerging voices. While the region is gaining fresh recognition through the Mercurys and the MOBOs, NE-O has been pushing that energy long before the spotlight arrived. With radio support from Kiss Xtra, BBC Radio 1Xtra, and BBC Radio 1, his momentum - and self-belief - continues to grow. Now stepping firmly back into his grime roots (even if they never truly left), NE-O enters a new era with sharper focus and bigger inten