Ayo Jay
Born
Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr.

(1989-08-09) 9 August 1989
London, England
Citizenship
  • Nigeria
  • United Kingdom
Alma materBaruch College[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2013–present
Musical career
GenresAfropop
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsOne Nation, RCA

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" —451920 * 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.
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