American record production duo from Illinois
Nez &amp; Rio are an American record production team from Chicago, Illinois, composed of Nesbitt Wesonga Jr. and Mario Loving. They are perhaps best known for producing Schoolboy Q's 2014 single "Man of the Year," as well as ASAP Rocky's 2015 single "Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2". Throughout their career, they have worked with artists such as Schoolboy Q, ASAP Rocky, Vic Mensa, Arin Ray, Tinashe, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul and Chance the Rapper, as well as others from their hometown Treated Crew.
History.
Nez and Rio grew up together in Chicago, Illinois, attending the same elementary school and high school, as well as college at Howard University. In 2015, Nez and Rio were nominated for Best Rap Album for their work on Schoolboy Q's album "Oxymoron". In late 2015, Nez and Rio announced they were working on their own project, with an album forthcoming.
Awards and nominations.
Grammy Awards.
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