Darey

Genres: R&B/Soul / Pop / Afro Pop

Label: Soul Muzik, Soul Muzik

Artist Bio

He has acquired tremendous fortune and fame across the African Continent. Now Darey is taking his unique blend of R&B/Pop to new audiences across the rest of the World, carrying along his crown as Africa’s King of R&B.

Multiple award-winning and Multiple Platinum selling urban R&B singer, musician, songwriter, music producer and entrepreneur Darey is not one to depend on the legacy of his late Father; the legendary African Jazz Musician and entertainer Art Alade. For over nine years the multi-talented act, born Dare (pronounced Da-ray) Art Alade has been a disc jockey, TV presenter, Master of Ceremonies, entertainment consultant, voice over artist, performing/recording artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Whether performing alongside the world’s finest superstars, such as Beyonce, Jay Z, Kelly Rowland, Snoop Dogg, John Legend, Sean Paul, Rihanna, Usher, Akon and Shakira; or hosting events attended by World leaders and top dignitaries, such as past U.S Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, one thing is certain; Darey is a consummate perfectionist.His second album received a plethora of awards and nominations across the World, including the MTV Africa Music Award (MAMA) nomination for Best R N’ B Song and Listeners Choice. He won two Channel O Awards for Best R N’ B song and Best Male as well as the Nigerian Entertainment Award for best R&B song. Darey scored another major in 2009 when he won four major categories out of six nominations at the Nigeria music video awards (NMVA).

Early this year, he received a 21-carat gold plaque for Best Vocal Performance (Male) at the Hip Hop World Awards. Other notable honours include Award for Musical Excellence in Nigeria (AMEN), Soundcity Music and Video Awards (SMVA).With his third album, Darey sets his sights on the UK and global markets.