1) Born in the sweltering summer of… Read Full Bio ↴Sofia, Bulgaria (2015 – present)
1) Born in the sweltering summer of 2015, DAYO is a four-piece instrumental band from Sofia, Bulgaria, consisting of Bojidar Vassilev - Trombobby, Evden Dimitrov, Vassil Voutev - Soulization and DJ Rawland. Through a symbiosis of beats, hip-hop, soul and jazz, the musicians aim to pay homage to their shared classic influences, while turning their gaze firmly towards the future.
The collective’s approach to music is evident through their choice of name alone - in the language of the West African Yoruba people, ‘’dayo’’ is both an expression and a given name, meaning “joy is arriving.” Lead by this positive concept, the individual members place great emphasis on the creative process, preferring to always explore new frontiers rather than rely on past knowledge.
In June 2017, DAYO released their self-titled debut album to excellent reviews and widespread acclaim from local music media outlets. The 13-track project featured both Bulgarian and international collaborations, including appearances by Mihail Filipov, Georgi Stoykov, Dimitar Liolev, Alexander Logozarov, Moka Only, Ishkan, Saigo, Desislava Andonova, Volen Milchev, and others. To kickstart the album’s promotion, the band came through with a deceptively serene video for their hypnotic first single ‘Soul Searchin’, with Demetri Vasilev as director and Joro Panchev in the role of Creative Lead.
What has followed is a continuous string of shows at clubs and festivals alike, including the 2017 Kapana Fest in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, as well as ‘So What’s Next’ in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. In February 2018, actor and musician Will Smith featured several of the band’s tracks in a number of videos on his YouTube channel, and just a few weeks later DAYO had the honor of supporting Detroit legend Amp Fiddler, who was sampled on the debut album.
Fueled by the encouraging reception and still feeling the residual effects of a very successful last few months, the four bandmates are already hard at work on new material. “It’s all about combining our different perspectives and fusing them into a new and distinct hybrid soundscape.” Joy, it seems, can arrive from the most unexpected of combinations.
2) Dayo is also a pop-rap artist, born Dayo Wesley Julius on September 26, 1996, who released several songs in the early 2010s.
Homecoming
Dayo Lyrics
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I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Bout damn time
I know ya'll missed me, I missed y'all too
I was born ready for the trail to millions
And I'm war ready if I gotta kill ya
Quoting lines I got ammunition
Never me to ever lose hope
Even though these haters want me dead off
Me I'm tryna be well off
And I thank God for a good start
Yea never gonna waste no time
Tryna have MJ say he wanna be like I
And I'm still hard on the grind
Success all I really wanna find
Can't fail
What they wishing on a young black male
You on top now they black mail
Aww hell
Few of my dawgs made bail
Off Adele
Selling that white to someone like you
Roll in the deep is what all of them do
Selling Adele by the quarter piece
Easy on me we just wanna eat
It's a shame boy we need a feast
Held down till we in the streets
Take charge before we go beneath
Don't fall victim to the misery
I got love for all my niggas
I got love for all the ones
That come to me with good intentions
I don't need the extra attention
God put me in this position
Never slacking on my mission
And I and I'm
Tryna illustrate my vision
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Dayo in this motherfucker
Dayo tell your motherfuckers he a motherfucker
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Back like I never left
Fact is I didn't really need much practice
I've been at this
And the fact is
I ain't never lose any passion
Can't imagine
How it happened
I was age 8 playing Madden
Then I realized I was bad at it
It was rain out couldnt go out
Saw my notebook wasn't mad at it
Wrote my first line it was magic
From then never looked back at it
I'm mad happy
I found joy
In these quotables
And the pen game so automatic
I spit crack and you been an addict
Y'all wished for me I seen Aladdin
I feel good I'm heading back
Knocking like
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Dayo in this motherfucker
Dayo tell your motherfuckers he a motherfucker
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Back like I never left
Dear God
I ask that you push every YL member to the top
I ask that you continue to instill love and loyalty into the fold and
Make all our dreams become gold because
We become our best through you and are no better than you
I'm no better than my brother so I'm my brother's keeper
In YurntLife we live
The lyrics to Dayo's song "Homecoming" convey a sense of empowerment, determination, and gratitude. The artist expresses his readiness and ambition to achieve success, highlighting the obstacles and challenges he faces as a young black male. He emphasizes his unwavering hope and resilience, refusing to be deterred by haters or negativity. Dayo's lyrics also touch upon themes of loyalty, brotherhood, and the importance of staying true to oneself and one's mission.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming home
I am returning to my place of origin
Bout damn time
It is long overdue
I know ya'll missed me, I missed y'all too
I am aware that you all have missed me, and I have missed all of you as well
I was born ready for the trail to millions
I have always been prepared for the journey towards great wealth
And I'm war ready if I gotta kill ya
I am prepared to fight if it comes down to it
Quoting lines I got ammunition
I have a wide range of powerful words and ideas to use as weapons
You would think the words coming from the scripture
The words I speak are so profound, they may seem as if they come from religious texts
Never me to ever lose hope
I will never allow myself to lose hope
Even though these haters want me dead off
Despite the fact that there are people who wish for my demise
Me I'm tryna be well off
I am striving to achieve financial prosperity
And I thank God for a good start
I express gratitude to God for the opportunities and blessings I have received
Yea never gonna waste no time
I will never waste any time
Tryna have MJ say he wanna be like I
I aspire to be so successful and influential that even Michael Jackson would want to be like me
And I'm still hard on the grind
I am still working diligently and persistently
Success all I really wanna find
My ultimate goal is to achieve success
Can't fail
I cannot afford to fail
What they wishing on a young black male
They are hoping for the downfall of a young African American man
You on top now they black mail
When you become successful, they try to manipulate and exploit you
Aww hell
Expressing frustration or annoyance
Few of my dawgs made bail
Some of my friends have been released from prison
Off Adele
Through selling drugs named after Adele, a popular singer
Selling that white to someone like you
Selling cocaine to individuals similar to yourself
Roll in the deep is what all of them do
Getting heavily involved in dangerous situations is common for them
Selling Adele by the quarter piece
Selling small amounts of cocaine named after Adele
Easy on me we just wanna eat
We are just trying to make a living, survive
It's a shame boy we need a feast
We are in a state of impoverishment and require abundance
Held down till we in the streets
We are being oppressed until we can rise up and reclaim our power
Take charge before we go beneath
We must assert ourselves and take control before we are overcome
Don't fall victim to the misery
Do not allow oneself to be consumed by suffering and despair
I got love for all my niggas
I deeply care for and value all my friends
I got love for all the ones
I have love for every individual
That come to me with good intentions
Those who approach me with genuine and positive motives
I don't need the extra attention
I do not desire or require unnecessary notoriety
God put me in this position
I believe that God has placed me in this current situation
Never slacking on my mission
I am always focused and diligent in pursuing my goals
And I and I'm
And I, as well as I am
Tryna illustrate my vision
I am attempting to convey and portray my ideas and dreams
Dear God
A plea or prayer to God
I ask that you push every YL member to the top
I request that you help elevate all members of the YL group to the highest level of success
I ask that you continue to instill love and loyalty into the fold and
I request that you keep nurturing feelings of love and loyalty within our group
Make all our dreams become gold because
Allow all of our aspirations to turn into reality and bring us great success
We become our best through you and are no better than you
We achieve greatness and are equal to you because of your guidance
I'm no better than my brother so I'm my brother's keeper
I consider myself equal to my fellow human beings, so I am responsible for their well-being
In YurntLife we live
We embrace and embody the YurntLife lifestyle
Fact is I didn't really need much practice
The truth is, I did not require much practice to succeed
I've been at this
I have been working on this endeavor for a long time
And the fact is
And the truth is
I ain't never lose any passion
I have never lost my enthusiasm
Can't imagine
I cannot fathom
How it happened
How it occurred
I was age 8 playing Madden
At the age of 8, I was playing the video game Madden
Then I realized I was bad at it
At that moment, I recognized that I did not excel at the game
It was rain out couldn't go out
It was raining, so I was unable to go outside
Saw my notebook wasn't mad at it
I noticed my notebook and did not feel angry about being stuck indoors
Wrote my first line it was magic
I composed my initial lyric, and it felt like a magical experience
From then never looked back at it
Since that moment, I have never turned away from pursuing my passion
I'm mad happy
I am extremely elated
I found joy
I discovered happiness
In these quotables
In these memorable and impactful words
And the pen game so automatic
My writing skills come naturally and effortlessly
I spit crack and you been an addict
I deliver powerful lyrics and you have become addicted to them
Y'all wished for me I seen Aladdin
You all desired my success, and now I am experiencing it as if it were a magical wish granted by Aladdin
I feel good I'm heading back
I feel great as I am returning home or to a familiar place
Knocking like
Announcing my arrival like
Dear God
A plea or prayer to God
I ask that you push every YL member to the top
I request that you help elevate all members of the YL group to the highest level of success
I ask that you continue to instill love and loyalty into the fold and
I request that you keep nurturing feelings of love and loyalty within our group
Make all our dreams become gold because
Allow all of our aspirations to turn into reality and bring us great success
We become our best through you and are no better than you
We achieve greatness and are equal to you because of your guidance
I'm no better than my brother so I'm my brother's keeper
I consider myself equal to my fellow human beings, so I am responsible for their well-being
In YurntLife we live
We embrace and embody the YurntLife lifestyle
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Clarence Few, Temidayo Julius
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