Nero

Nero is a high-energy dubstep artist from United Kingdom. Nero's catalogue here runs a wide 80-170 BPM band (median 122). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 4A, 3B, 11A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2005 to 2025. The catalogue traces a label journey from Audio Phreaks to MTA Records. Less groove-driven than 99% of the directory.

Reach:

bigger than 96% of the directory

Tempo:

slower than 86% of the directory

Energy:

more energetic than 76% of the directory

Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 54% in minor, most often 4A, 3B, 11A. Genre DNA leans 34% Dubstep, then Drum N Bass.

Evolution

Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

• Nora En Pure22 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 81
• Kamilo Sanclemente22 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 82
• Sultan + Shepard22 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 78
• CamelPhat22 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 81

Set builder

A set arc from Nero's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Nero's catalogue.

• Best knownPromises - Skrillex & Nero Remix55/100 popularity
• HardestDo You Wannaenergy 99/100
• LatestDestruction2025
• Deepest cutSolid Air88 BPM

About

Nero are an English electronic music trio composed of members Dan Stephens, Joe Ray and Alana Watson. On 12 August 2011, they released their debut studio album, Welcome Reality, which reached number one in the UK Albums Chart. In August 2012, "Promises" received a Gold certification in the United States. On 10 February 2013, Nero won a Grammy Award for their collaborative remix of "Promises" with Skrillex. Their second studio album, Between II Worlds, was released on 11 September 2015.

FAQ

What genre is Nero?

Nero plays mostly dubstep, with drum n bass, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Nero play at?

Nero's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 170 BPM, with a median around 122.

What key does Nero play in?

Across 120 analyzed tracks, Nero favours 4A, 3B, 11A, and 54% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Nero based?

Nero is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2005.

What labels has Nero released on?

Nero has releases associated with MTA Records, Audio Phreaks, Viper Recordings, [no label].