Ayo Jay

Ayo Jay
Born Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr.
(1989-08-09) 9 August 1989
London, England
Residence New York, United States
Citizenship Nigeria, United Kingdom
Alma mater Baruch College[1]
Occupation Singer, Songwriter, Performer
Years active 2013–present
Musical career
Genres Afropop
Instruments Vocals
Labels One Nation, RCA
Associated acts Fetty Wap

Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. (born 9 August 1989),[2] better known as Ayo Jay, is an English-born Nigerian singer and songwriter. He currently has a record deal with One Nation and RCA, and is also known as Boy Wonder.[3]

Early life

Ayo Jay discovered his abilities for singing and songwriting at a young age. After graduating from International School, Lagos (ISL) in Nigeria 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] Its remix features rap vocals from Fetty Wap and was released on 16 July 2015.[7] "Your Number" was re-released by RCA Records on 11 November 2015, after Ayo Jay signed a record deal with the label.[8][9]

Discography

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B/HH		 US
R&B		 Spotify Velocity
2013 "Don't Say That" ————
2014 "Available" ————
2015 "Your Number" ————
"Your Number (Remix)" (Feat. Fetty Wap) ————
"Think About Me" ————
"Ibadi Yen" ————
2016 "Fowosere" ————
"Your Number" [10][11][12][13] —451920
"Your Number (Remix)" (Feat. Chris Brown & Kid Ink) [14] ————
2017 "The Vibe" ————
"Want You" ————

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results Ref
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Won [15]
2015 Best New Act to Watch Nominated [16][17]
2016 Diaspora Artist Won [18][19]

See also

List of Nigerian musicians

References

  1. ↑ "Ayo Jay". www.itsonenationrecords.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "Ayo Jay". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "10 New Artists You Need to Know: April 2016".
  4. ↑ "Ayo Jay". www.itsonenationrecords.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "Ayo Jay – Your Number". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  6. ↑ "DOWNLOAD:VIDEO: Ayo Jay - Your Number". notjustOk. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  7. ↑ "DOWNLOAD:Ayo Jay ft. Fetty Wap - Your Number (Remix)". notjustOk. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ayo Jay Signs To RCA Records/One Nation Records and Officially Releases First Single "Your Number" - RCA Records". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  9. ↑ ""Your Number" singer Ayo Jay signed to RCA Records!". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  10. ↑ "Ayo Jay - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  11. ↑ "Ayo Jay - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  12. ↑ "Ayo Jay - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  13. ↑ "Ayo Jay's single debuts on the Billboard charts". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  14. ↑ Solanke, Abiola. "New Music: Ayo Jay – 'Your number' (Remix) ft Chris Brown, Kid Ink". Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  15. ↑ "Nigeria: Tiwa Savage, Davido, Win Big At NEA Awards". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  16. ↑ "Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, others shine at 2015 NEA Awards". 14 September 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  17. ↑ "NEA Awards 2016 - Full Nominee List". 36NG. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  18. ↑ "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". 17 June 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  19. ↑ "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2016 List Of Winners". 19 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
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