Ayüü
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Tarlumun Ayu |
| Born | Jos, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Associated acts | Lady Donli, AYLØ, PsychoYP, Odunsi (The Engine) |
Daniel Tarlumun Ayu, better known as Ayüü, is a Nigerian recording artiste and songwriter with sounds from R&B, Pop, Funk, Hip-Hop, and Afrobeats.
Early life[edit]
Ayüü was born in Jos, Nigeria but moved around a lot as a child with his mother. He spent his secondary school years in Abuja and Osun before moving to England where he studied Business Administration at the University of Kent.[1]
Career[edit]
Ayüü started his career in music in 2016, but prior to that he tells 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 SAFI, whose other member is Lady Donli.[2][3]
Ayüü made his debut in 2017 with his EP 'H. E. R. (His Emotions Recorded),' a soulful introduction to his R&B-influenced foundation. He collaborated with neo-soul artist AYLØ for ‘ØÜ’, a collaborative EP released that same year. [4]
In the summer of 2018, Ayüü released pop project ‘Mango Juice & Bad Decisions’. At the end of the following year, 2019, he released his official debut album, ‘AYÜÜNIVERSE’, which was inspired from 2000s Nigerian pop, dancehall, R&B, rap, and more.[5][6] AYÜÜNIVERSE features guest appearances from Tay Iwar, Wavy The Creator, EESKAY, GJtheCaesar, PsychoYP, Kuddi Is Dead, Lady Donli, and more.
Following the release of the Nigerian film Glamour Girls on June 24, 2022, tracks curated by Tatenda Terence Kamera "Pull Up," "4AMIN," and "Not Drake, Like Davido" by Ayüü were featured in the film's soundtrack.[7]
In september 2022, Ayüü released his sophomore album 'Toxic Sweet'. Toxic Sweet has nine tracks and features from GJtheCaesar, Dopeman Twizzy, and Andrę Wolff, with instrumental arrangements by DOZ, Le Mav, KC, and Don Ozi.[8][4][9]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Title | Album details |
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| Toxic Sweet |
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| Ayüüniverse |
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EPs[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| Mango Juice & Bad Decisions - EP[10] |
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| H.E.R. [His. Emotions. Recorded.] - EP |
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Singles[edit]
| 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) |
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| "Covid Riddim Freestyle"[11] | 2020 | |
| "Swollen" | ||
| "Hypnotized" (feat. Marzi) |
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| "4AMIN"(feat. SOLIS) | 2021 | |
| "Chargie" | 2022 |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Brockman, Terrionna (2021-04-06). "Interview: Nigerian Genre-Bender, Ayüü Discusses Naija's Music Scene, The #EndSARS Movement, And Mixtape, "Ayüüniverse"". BLACK&GIFTED. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ "6 Artists From the New School of Afrobeats". OkayAfrica. 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ "Breaking Boundaries With AYÜÜ". MoreBranches. 2017-10-21. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wangeci, Tela (2022-09-16). "Ayüü shares new sophomore album, 'Toxic Sweet'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ Onabanjo, Adedamola (2020-11-13). "Ayüü's Love Is Boundless In Video For Ayüüniverse 'Gawu'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ Macebong, Clarence (2019-12-19). "Ayuu Returns With New Project, "AYÜÜNIVERSE"". Radr Africa. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ "Glamour Girls (2022) Soundtrack - All the Songs List, Listen to Full Music". soundtracki.com. 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ "Ayüü Offers an Enjoyable Ride on "Toxic Sweet" - Afrocritik". 2022-09-23. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2022-10-20). "Ayüü shares his version of a bittersweet romance in 'Toxic Sweet' [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ Onabanjo, Adedamola (2018-10-07). "Stream Ayüü's New 4 Track EP". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ Onabanjo, Adedamola (2020-05-26). "Ayüü Makes His Way Out Of The Shadows With 'Covid Riddim Freestyle'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ Onabanjo, Adedamola (2020-08-14). "André Wolff, Ayüü And PsychoYP Explore Glory And Gore Of Life On 'Swollen'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2022-11-15.
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