Ayüü
Ayüü | |
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| Born | Daniel Tarlumun Ayu 2 January 1995 Jos, Plateau, Nigeria |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Daniel Tarlumun Ayu, better known as Ayüü, is a Nigerian songwriter focusing on RnB, pop, funk, hip-hop and afrobeats.
Biography
Ayüü began his music career in 2016, but before that he tells the 'We Are Black and Gifted', "my first musical experience was singing in the choir, singing to my aunt, singing my sister’s songs".[1] he is one half of the duo SAFI, whose other member is Lady Donli,.[2][3]
Ayüü debuted in 2017 with his EP 'HER (His Emotions Recorded)', a moving introduction to his R&B influenced foundation. he collaborated with neo soul artist Aylø on 'ØÜ', a collaborative EP released the same year.[4] in summer 2018, Ayüü released the pop project 'Mango Juice and Bad Decisions'. later the following year in 2019, he shared his debut album, 'AYÜÜNIVERSE', inspired by Nigerian pop of the 2000s, dancehall, R&B,hip-hop, etc.,.[5][6]
Following the release of the Nigerian film 'Glamour Girls' on 24 June 2022, tracks selected by Tatenda Terence Kamera 'Pull Up', '4AMIN' and 'Not Drake, Like Davido' were featured in the film's soundtrack.[7] on September 2022, Ayüü released his second album, Toxic Sweet . Toxic Sweet has nine tracks and features GJtheCaesar, Dopeman Twizzy and Andrę Wolff, with instrumental arrangements by DOZ, Le Mav, KC and Don Ozi,[8][4],.[9]
Discography
Album
| Title | Album details | Ref. |
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| Toxic Sweet |
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| Ayüüniverse |
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EP
| Title | Details | Ref. |
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| you're gonna lüv this (with Wavy the Creator) |
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| Fuzion: Ready when Ü are (with Marzi) |
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| Mango Juice and Bad Decisions – EP |
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| ØÜ (with Aylø) |
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| H.E.R. (His Emotions Recorded) – EP |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Certifications |
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| Losing Ü (feat. Tomi Thomas) | 2017 | |
| Sürf's Üp (feat. GJtheCaesar) | 2018 | |
| Discuss (feat. Prettyboy D-O) | 2019 | |
| Nasty (feat. Zilla Oaks) | ||
| Covid Riddim Freestyle[11] | 2020 | |
| Swollen (feat. André Wolff & PsychoYP)[12] | ||
| Hypnotized (feat. Marzi) |
Notes
References
- ^ Brockman, Terrionna (6 April 2021). "Interview: Nigerian Genre-Bender, Ayüü Discusses Naija's Music Scene, The #EndSARS Movement, And Mixtape, "Ayüüniverse"". BLACK&GIFTED. Retrieved 15 November 2022..
- ^ "6 Artists From the New School of Afrobeats". OkayAfrica. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2022..
- ^ "Breaking Boundaries With AYÜÜ". MoreBranches. 21 October 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2022..
- ^ a b Wangeci, Tela (16 September 2022). "Ayüü shares new sophomore album, 'Toxic Sweet'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 15 November 2022..
- ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (13 November 2020). "Ayüü's Love Is Boundless In Video For Ayüüniverse 'Gawu'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 15 November 2022..
- ^ Macebong, Clarence (19 December 2019). "Ayuu Returns With New Project, "AYÜÜNIVERSE"". Radr Africa. Retrieved 15 November 2022..
- ^ "Glamour Girls (2022) Soundtrack – All the Songs List, Listen to Full Music". soundtracki.com. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "Ayüü Offers an Enjoyable Ride on "Toxic Sweet" – Afrocritik". 23 September 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022..
- ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (20 October 2022). "Ayüü shares his version of a bittersweet romance in 'Toxic Sweet' [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 November 2022..
- ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (7 October 2018). "Stream Ayüü's New 4 Track EP". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 15 November 2022..
- ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (26 May 2020). "Ayüü Makes His Way Out Of The Shadows With 'Covid Riddim Freestyle'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 15 November 2022..
- ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (14 August 2020). "André Wolff, Ayüü And PsychoYP Explore Glory And Gore Of Life On 'Swollen'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 15 November 2022..