Ayo Jay

Nigerian singer (born 1989)

  • Nigeria
  • United Kingdom
Alma materBaruch College[1]Occupation(s)Singer, songwriterYears active2013–presentMusical careerGenresAfropopInstrument(s)VocalsLabelsOne Nation, RCA
Musical artist

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]

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

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" — — — — 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
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

  1. ^ "Ayo Jay". itsonenationrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Ayo Jay". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  3. ^ "10 New Artists You Need to Know: April 2016". Rolling Stone.
  4. ^ "Ayo Jay". itsonenationrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016. 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's "Your Number" Is Now An RIAA Certified Gold Single". The Native. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Ayo Jay Adds Numbers to 'Your Number' With Chris Brown & Kid Ink Remix: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  12. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  13. ^ "Nigeria: Tiwa Savage, Davido, Win Big At NEA Awards". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  14. ^ "Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, others shine at 2015 NEA Awards". 14 September 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  15. ^ "NEA Awards 2016 – Full Nominee List". 36NG. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  16. ^ "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". 17 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  17. ^ "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2016 List Of Winners". 19 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.

External links

  • Ayo Jay's profile at One Nation Records