Ayo Jay
Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. (born 9 August 1989),[2] better known as Ayo Jay, is an English-born Nigerian singer. He currently has a record deal with One Nation and RCA, and is also known as Boy Wonder.[3]
Ayo Jay | |
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Born | Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. 9 August 1989 London, England |
Citizenship |
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Alma mater | Baruch College[1] |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 2013–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | Afropop |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels | One Nation, RCA |
Early life
Ayo Jay discovered his abilities for singing and songwriting at a young age. After graduating from International School, Lagos (ISL) in 2006, Ayo Jay relocated to the United States to pursue a college degree in finance and investment from Baruch College.[4]
Career
In 2013, Ayo Jay signed a recording deal with One Nation Records and released "Your Number" on 21 June 2013.[5] The music video for "Your Number" was shot in Atlanta.[6] The song's remix features rap vocals by Fetty Wap and was released on 16 July 2015.[7] "Your Number" was re-released by RCA Records following Ayo Jay's record deal with the label.[8][9] On 28 February 2017, the song was certified gold by the RIAA.[10] On 23 August 2016, RCA Records released another remix, featuring Chris Brown and Kid Ink.[11]
Discography
Singles
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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US | US R&B/HH |
US R&B |
Spotify Velocity | ||||
2013 | "Don't Say That" | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
2014 | "Available" | — | — | — | — | ||
2015 | "Your Number" | — | — | — | — | ||
"Your Number (Remix)" (Feat. Fetty Wap) | — | — | — | — | |||
"Think About Me" | — | — | — | — | |||
"Ibadi Yen" | — | — | — | — | |||
2016 | "Fowosere" | — | — | — | — | ||
"Your Number" | — | 45 | 19 | 20 | * RIAA: Gold[12] | ||
"Your Number (Remix)" | — | — | — | 11 | |||
2017 | "Correct G" (Feat. Davido & Olamide) | — | — | — | — | ||
"The Vibe" | — | — | — | — | Lazy Genius | ||
"Want You" | — | — | — | — | |||
2020 | "Peace Of Mind" | — | — | — | — | TBA |
Awards and nominations
Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results | Ref |
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2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act to Watch | Won | [13] |
2015 | Best New Act to Watch | Nominated | [14][15] | |
2016 | Diaspora Artist | Won | [16][17] |
See also
References
- "Ayo Jay". itsonenationrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "Ayo Jay". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "10 New Artists You Need to Know: April 2016". Rolling Stone.
- "Ayo Jay". itsonenationrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "Ayo Jay – Your Number". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "DOWNLOAD:VIDEO: Ayo Jay – Your Number". notjustOk. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "DOWNLOAD:Ayo Jay ft. Fetty Wap – Your Number (Remix)". notjustOk. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "Ayo Jay Signs To RCA Records/One Nation Records and Officially Releases First Single "Your Number" – RCA Records". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ""Your Number" singer Ayo Jay signed to RCA Records!". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "Ayo Jay's "Your Number" Is Now An RIAA Certified Gold Single". The Native. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- "Ayo Jay Adds Numbers to 'Your Number' With Chris Brown & Kid Ink Remix: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- "Nigeria: Tiwa Savage, Davido, Win Big At NEA Awards". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, others shine at 2015 NEA Awards". 14 September 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "NEA Awards 2016 – Full Nominee List". 36NG. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". 17 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2016 List Of Winners". 19 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.