Manny Norte

Manny Norte has established himself as a central figure in UK hip-hop and R&B. His career began with participation in college fashion shows, sound system battles, and dance crew performances. These early experiences provided a foundation for his passion for mixing and crate-digging, leading him to become a core member of London’s ‘Rotation’ collective, which organized popular events in the city. His work as a DJ, producer, and broadcaster has contributed significantly to the urban music landscape.

Norte’s career expanded to include international engagements as a tour DJ for artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Beyoncé. He has performed for and interviewed a wide range of notable figures, including Destiny’s Child, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Wizkid, Bryson Tiller, Snoh Aalegra, Naomi Campbell, Damson Idris, Dave, Central Cee, Stormzy, Tems, Cardi B, and Tyla. His DJ appearances include high-profile events like the F1 Grand Prix in Bahrain and exclusive dinners for figures such as Tommy Hilfiger and GQ for Damson Idris. As a producer, Norte has released tracks like ‘4AM’ featuring Rema, 6LACK, and Tion Wayne, and ‘Worth My While’ with Ayra Starr, Stalk Ashley, and Tiana Major9, which blend Afrobeats and R&B.

On radio, Manny Norte has maintained a long-standing and impactful presence. His early broadcasting roles were at Choice FM and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Currently, he hosts shows on Capital XTRA every Saturday and Sunday evening and also serves as a regular cover presenter for the Capital XTRA Breakfast Show. Throughout his decades of experience, Norte has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of music culture, performing both on stage and in behind-the-scenes capacities within the industry.