Darey
Oluwadare Art Alade aka “DAREY” is a multi talented, multiple award winning… Read Full Bio ↴Oluwadare Art Alade aka “DAREY” is a multi talented, multiple award winning Nigerian International R&B recording artist, performer, TV presenter, radio DJ and OAP who rose to more prominent fame in 2004 following his participation in Project Fame in South Africa.
Darey was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria by Olapeju & Modupeola Art Alade. His path to eminence started in 1998, when during a performance at the Cowry restaurant, Bjays Hotel Victoria Island, a top member of Cool FM management saw potential in him and invited him to the radio station.
A determined teenager that he was, Darey began shuttling between Cool FM and the University of Lagos where he was studying Creative Arts. During his stay in Cool FM, he had the ample opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge of radio presentation, production and marketing. His big break finally came at the 2004 MNET project fame academy where he emerged second runner up. His debut album ‘From Me 2 U’ hit the Nigerian market in 2006, with songs like ‘Fuji’ and ‘Escalade’ enjoying massive airplay in the Nigerian and International media. In fact, ‘Original Naija’ one of the songs from his debut album was the theme song for the first ever Big Brother Nigeria reality show.
In 2007, Darey left Storm Records- the label he was signed to and joined Soul Muzik, his current label. Coming closely was the debut of two of his videos ‘With This Woman’ and ‘Carry Dey Go’ ft 2face on MTV base.
In 2008, he went on to prove to skeptics that he didn’t intend to be a flash in the pan when he hosted Project Fame West Africa. The following year he hosted The Future Awards & the SMVAs.
He has over the years shared the stage with the most prominent names in music worldwide including Beyonce, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Lionel Richie, Kci & Jojo, Joe, Shakira, John Legend, Femi Kuti, Akon, P Diddy, Lagbaja, Rihanna, Usher, Sean Paul, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, Lemar, Eve, Lucky Dube, Fat Joe, T-Pain, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys and has chatted with world leaders like Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan.
Darey’s new direction as evident on his second solo album ‘un.DAREY.ted’ has proven that he is aiming for the top. Armed with amazing songs/videos like ‘Not the Girl’, ‘More’ and ‘No Stars’ there is no doubt that he is en route.
This album scored him 2 nominations at the Hip Hop World Awards & 2 at the MTV Mamas in 2009 for the Recording of the Year, Best Male Vocal Performance and Best R&B, Listeners’ Choice categories respectively. He recently won the Soundcity Music Video Awards for Best R&B/Pop Video, Best R&B Nigerian Entertainment Award USA amongst others.
He was announced Most Gifted R&B and Most Gifted Male artist at the 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards held in South Africa. He also shocked many when 72 hours later; he was the highest winner at the 2009 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) carting away another 4 awards for: Best RNB Video, Best Producer of Music Videos, Best Use of Costume and Video of the Year categories.
Now more than ever, his eyes are on the mainstream international market. Plans are in place for the digital and physical release of his 3rd album in Nigeria and internationally by 2010. Darey is married with a son.
Darey was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria by Olapeju & Modupeola Art Alade. His path to eminence started in 1998, when during a performance at the Cowry restaurant, Bjays Hotel Victoria Island, a top member of Cool FM management saw potential in him and invited him to the radio station.
A determined teenager that he was, Darey began shuttling between Cool FM and the University of Lagos where he was studying Creative Arts. During his stay in Cool FM, he had the ample opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge of radio presentation, production and marketing. His big break finally came at the 2004 MNET project fame academy where he emerged second runner up. His debut album ‘From Me 2 U’ hit the Nigerian market in 2006, with songs like ‘Fuji’ and ‘Escalade’ enjoying massive airplay in the Nigerian and International media. In fact, ‘Original Naija’ one of the songs from his debut album was the theme song for the first ever Big Brother Nigeria reality show.
In 2007, Darey left Storm Records- the label he was signed to and joined Soul Muzik, his current label. Coming closely was the debut of two of his videos ‘With This Woman’ and ‘Carry Dey Go’ ft 2face on MTV base.
In 2008, he went on to prove to skeptics that he didn’t intend to be a flash in the pan when he hosted Project Fame West Africa. The following year he hosted The Future Awards & the SMVAs.
He has over the years shared the stage with the most prominent names in music worldwide including Beyonce, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Lionel Richie, Kci & Jojo, Joe, Shakira, John Legend, Femi Kuti, Akon, P Diddy, Lagbaja, Rihanna, Usher, Sean Paul, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, Lemar, Eve, Lucky Dube, Fat Joe, T-Pain, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys and has chatted with world leaders like Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan.
Darey’s new direction as evident on his second solo album ‘un.DAREY.ted’ has proven that he is aiming for the top. Armed with amazing songs/videos like ‘Not the Girl’, ‘More’ and ‘No Stars’ there is no doubt that he is en route.
This album scored him 2 nominations at the Hip Hop World Awards & 2 at the MTV Mamas in 2009 for the Recording of the Year, Best Male Vocal Performance and Best R&B, Listeners’ Choice categories respectively. He recently won the Soundcity Music Video Awards for Best R&B/Pop Video, Best R&B Nigerian Entertainment Award USA amongst others.
He was announced Most Gifted R&B and Most Gifted Male artist at the 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards held in South Africa. He also shocked many when 72 hours later; he was the highest winner at the 2009 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) carting away another 4 awards for: Best RNB Video, Best Producer of Music Videos, Best Use of Costume and Video of the Year categories.
Now more than ever, his eyes are on the mainstream international market. Plans are in place for the digital and physical release of his 3rd album in Nigeria and internationally by 2010. Darey is married with a son.
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Darey Lyrics
Asiko Mo koja asiko Won le fi mi sere Awon eleyi (No) Awon eleyi…
Asiko Ft. Jozi & Ice Prince – Darey Mo koja asiko (way ahead of my time) Welcome to…
Asiko Laiye Ah, ahhh, yeba, uh yeah Are you ready Are you are you…
Aya Mi De tin wey you do me o De love you dey…
Ba Ni Kidi Suna na mallam Darey ni ne yaron Art Alade Na zo…
Back To Sender ft. Timaya Oh ho ho ho This people no dey tire The more them…
Belly Tonigght Tonight we going to do this my way ok babe Whatever…
Carry Dey Go INTRO Oh oh Tell me where to go Oh oh Tell me when to…
Champion I spread my wings and fly I'm an eagle I've fought the…
Close I just wanna be close to you When it rains When it…
Cure The World Little Jen is only six She is to young to see…
Delilah She nor dey tire She just dey fire She just dey waka…
Don't Let Me Know It's been a long time, a very long time since you…
Go Oh oh (Tell me where to go) Oh oh (Tell me…
Gone I’m sitting here waiting for the perfect time Coz there’s so…
I Go Make Am They said I can't do what I love oooh hmm But…
Inside of You Like a fire in the rain I caught your eye you…
Jah Guide Me Ri Ri Ri Ridimakulayor Jah guide me yo Jah guide me This…
Jojo Rii Sha ma jojo kin jojo Rii rii Riidimakulayun Sha ma jojo…
Let You Know It's been a long time a very long time Since you…
Lie to You These four walls can testify How many times that I have…
Like A Movie Just like a movie I step on the scene gat everybody…
Love You Die Baby from the very first time I laid eyes on…
Mò Oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh See this life na yolo We…
More Jump in the car and drive out of my home I…
Never Say Never Darey Darey Darey Darey Darey Darey Darey Darey Darey Darey …
No Stars No stars in the sky Makes me wonder why, I'm still…
Not The Girl You're not the girl I used to know you're a shadow…
Orekelew Orekelwa o, iwonikannimonife oh olo (i love i love i…
Orekelewa loLove You orekelewa ooh Iwo nikan niMo nife oh I lover love…
Pillow Round and round Round and round Round and round Round and ro…
Pray For Me Woke up one Sunday morning Told my daddy I’m leaving home Go…
Provider ft. P Square Darey E no easy P square Del B If you spend If you spend If…
Se Ti Gbo Se ti gbo o She always has her eyes on me Se…
Show Me Love Rii Rii Rii Riidimakulayan See I know that many people are…
Sisi Eko Sisi eko (lagos chick) sisi eko, mo ti n reke re…
Stay Come on lemme try it Baby girl don’t you fight it You…
Stroke Me Stroke me Nice and easy Just stroke me You can stroke my ha…
Style Na Style 9ice in my compound UnDareyted E no mean say... E no mean E…
Style Na Style ft. 9ice 9ice in my compound UnDareyted E no mean say (E no mean) E…
Sweet Mother Prince Nico Mbarga Rest in peace baba Sweet mother, I no go…
The Way You Are You worry about how you style your hair You worry 'bout…
Thinkin' Hmmmm Hmmmm yeah Yeah e yeah Ohhhhh I’ve been thinking about…
Want You Back ah ah ah ah hmmm I heard what you said, i saw…
Way Home Teach me how to fly I could take off from my…
Wild West Ye ye iyo Sweetheart baby you are my soul revival (Revival)…
With This Woman Hello Hey baby wassup How are you doing Are you okay Don't f…
You're Beautiful You are My African woman Like the very first time I opened …