Ayo Jay

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Ayo Jay
Born
Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr.

(1989-08-09) 9 August 1989 (age 33)
London, England
Citizenship
  • Nigeria
  • United Kingdom
Alma mater Baruch College [1]
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2013–present
Musical career
Genres Afropop
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]

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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
YearTitlePeak 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

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)ResultsRef
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to WatchWon [13]
2015Best New Act to WatchNominated [14] [15]
2016Diaspora ArtistWon [16] [17]

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  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.
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