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Ayo Jay

Ayo Jay

Nigerian singer (born 1989)

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

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Awards and nominations

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See also

References

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    "10 New Artists You Need to Know: April 2016". Rolling Stone.
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    "DOWNLOAD:VIDEO: Ayo Jay – Your Number". notjustOk. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
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    "Ayo Jay Signs To RCA Records/One Nation Records and Officially Releases First Single "Your Number" – RCA Records". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
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    ""Your Number" singer Ayo Jay signed to RCA Records!". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
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    "Ayo Jay's "Your Number" Is Now An RIAA Certified Gold Single". The Native. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
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    "Ayo Jay Adds Numbers to 'Your Number' With Chris Brown & Kid Ink Remix: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
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    "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
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    "Nigeria: Tiwa Savage, Davido, Win Big At NEA Awards". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
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    "NEA Awards 2016 – Full Nominee List". 36NG. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
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    "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". 17 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
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    "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2016 List Of Winners". 19 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
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