Ayo Jay
{{Short description|Nigerian singer (born 1989)}}
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| birth_name = Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1989|08|09}}
| birth_place = London, England
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| citizenship = {{hlist|Nigeria|United Kingdom}}
| alma_mater = Baruch College{{cite news|title=Ayo Jay|url=http://www.itsonenationrecords.com/ayo-jay/|accessdate=4 August 2016|work=itsonenationrecords.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802023444/http://www.itsonenationrecords.com/ayo-jay/|archive-date=2 August 2016|url-status=dead}}
| occupation = Singer, songwriter
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| genre = Afropop
| instrument = Vocals
| label = One Nation, RCA
| associated_acts = Fetty Wap
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Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. (born 9 August 1989),{{cite news|title=Ayo Jay|url=http://notjustok.com/artists/ayo-jay/|accessdate=4 August 2016}} 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.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-april-2016-20160429/ayo-jay-20160429|title=10 New Artists You Need to Know: April 2016|magazine=Rolling Stone }}
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.{{cite web|title=Ayo Jay|url=http://www.itsonenationrecords.com/ayo-jay/|website=itsonenationrecords.com|accessdate=4 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802023444/http://www.itsonenationrecords.com/ayo-jay/|archive-date=2 August 2016|url-status=dead}}
Career
In 2013, Ayo Jay signed a recording deal with One Nation Records and released "Your Number" on 21 June 2013.{{cite web|title=Ayo Jay – Your Number|url=http://tooxclusive.com/download-mp3/ayo-jay-your-number/|website=tooxclusive.com|accessdate=4 August 2016}} The music video for "Your Number" was shot in Atlanta.{{cite web|title=DOWNLOAD:VIDEO: Ayo Jay – Your Number|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/10/07/video-ayo-jay-your-number/|website=notjustOk|accessdate=4 August 2016|date=7 October 2013}} The song's remix features rap vocals by Fetty Wap and was released on 16 July 2015.{{cite web|title=DOWNLOAD:Ayo Jay ft. Fetty Wap – Your Number (Remix)|url=http://notjustok.com/2015/07/16/ayo-jay-ft-fetty-wap-your-number-remix/|website=notjustOk|accessdate=4 August 2016|date=16 July 2015}} "Your Number" was re-released by RCA Records following Ayo Jay's record deal with the label.{{cite news|title=Ayo Jay Signs To RCA Records/One Nation Records and Officially Releases First Single "Your Number" – RCA Records|url=https://rcarecords.com/news/ayo-jay-signs-rca-recordsone-nation-records-officially-releases-first-single-number/|accessdate=4 August 2016}}{{cite news|title="Your Number" singer Ayo Jay signed to RCA Records!|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/05/your-number-singer-ayo-jay-signed-to-rca-records/|accessdate=4 August 2016}} On 28 February 2017, the song was certified gold by the RIAA.{{cite web |title=Ayo Jay's "Your Number" Is Now An RIAA Certified Gold Single |url=https://thenativemag.com/music/ayo-jays-number-now-riaa-certified-gold-single/ |website=The Native |access-date=3 March 2021 |date=28 February 2017}} On 23 August 2016, RCA Records released another remix, featuring Chris Brown and Kid Ink.{{cite magazine |title=Ayo Jay Adds Numbers to 'Your Number' With Chris Brown & Kid Ink Remix: Listen |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7486827/ayo-jay-your-numbers-remix-chris-brown-kid-ink |magazine=Billboard |access-date=5 March 2021 |language=en}}
Discography
= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;" | Title ! scope="col" colspan="4" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album | |||
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | Spotify Velocity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013
|"Don't Say That" |— | — | — | —
| |rowspan="10"{{n/a|Non-album singles}} |
| 2014
|"Available" | — | — | — | —
| |
| rowspan="4"|2015
|"Your Number" | — | — | — | —
| |
| "Your Number (Remix)" (Feat. Fetty Wap)
| — | — | — | —
| |
| "Think About Me"
| — | — | — | —
| |
| "Ibadi Yen"
| — | — | — | —
| |
| rowspan="3"|2016
|"Fowosere" | — | — | — | —
| |
| "Your Number"
| — | 45 | 19 | 20
|* RIAA: Gold{{cite web |title=Gold & Platinum |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Ayo+Jay&ti=Your+Number#search_section |website=RIAA |access-date=5 March 2021}} |
| "Your Number (Remix)"
| — | — | — | 11
| |
| rowspan="3"|2017
|"Correct G" (Feat. Davido & Olamide) | — | — | — | —
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| "The Vibe"
| — | — | — | —
| |rowspan="2"|Lazy Genius |
| "Want You"
| — | — | — | —
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| 2020
|"Peace Of Mind" | — | — | — | —
| |{{TBA}} |
Awards and nominations
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20160802023444/http://www.itsonenationrecords.com/ayo-jay/ Ayo Jay's profile at One Nation Records]
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Category:21st-century Nigerian male singers
Category:Baruch College alumni