Ayo Jay

Ayo Jay
Born	Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. (1989-08-09) 9 August 1989 (age 35) London, England
Citizenship	Nigeria United Kingdom
Alma mater	Baruch College[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Years active	2011–present[2]
Musical career
Genres	Afropop
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	One Nation, RCA

Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. (born 9 August 1989),[3] 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.[4]

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.[5]

Career

In 2013, Ayo Jay signed a recording deal with One Nation Records and released "Your Number" on 21 June 2013.[6] The music video for "Your Number" was shot in Atlanta.[7] The song's remix features rap vocals by Fetty Wap and was released on 16 July 2015.[8] "Your Number" was re-released by RCA Records following Ayo Jay's record deal with the label.[9][10] On 28 February 2017, the song was certified gold by the RIAA.[11] On 23 August 2016, RCA Records released another remix, featuring Chris Brown and Kid Ink.[12]

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[13]
	"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	[14]
2015		Best New Act to Watch	Nominated	[15][16]
2016		Diaspora Artist	Won	[17][18]

See also

• List of Nigerian musicians

References

1. "Ayo Jay". itsonenationrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
2. "Ayo Jay Shares the Success Story of his Song, 'Your Number,' That Led to a Collab With Chris Brown". AfroVibes Media. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
3. "Ayo Jay". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
4. "10 New Artists You Need to Know: April 2016". Rolling Stone.
5. "Ayo Jay". itsonenationrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
6. "Ayo Jay – Your Number". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
7. "DOWNLOAD:VIDEO: Ayo Jay – Your Number". notjustOk. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
8. "DOWNLOAD:Ayo Jay ft. Fetty Wap – Your Number (Remix)". notjustOk. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
9. "Ayo Jay Signs To RCA Records/One Nation Records and Officially Releases First Single "Your Number" – RCA Records". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
10. ""Your Number" singer Ayo Jay signed to RCA Records!". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
11. "Ayo Jay's "Your Number" Is Now An RIAA Certified Gold Single". The Native. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
12. "Ayo Jay Adds Numbers to 'Your Number' With Chris Brown & Kid Ink Remix: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
13. "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
14. "Nigeria: Tiwa Savage, Davido, Win Big At NEA Awards". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
15. "Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, others shine at 2015 NEA Awards". 14 September 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
16. "NEA Awards 2016 – Full Nominee List". 36NG. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
17. "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". 17 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
18. "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2016 List Of Winners". 19 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.

External links

• Ayo Jay's profile at One Nation Records