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Dice Ailes | |
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Born | Shasha Damilola Alesh |
Other names | Mr. Miyagi[1] |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Alma mater | York University |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Rapper |
Years active | 2014 | – present
Relatives | Tee Tash[2] |
Musical career | |
Genres | Pop, Afro pop, Afro Hip-hop |
Labels | Chocolate City |
Shasha Damilola Alesh[3] better known by his stage name Dice Ailes is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper. He currently has a record deal with Chocolate City.[4]
In 2016 he was nominated for Headies 2016 Rookie of the Year Award.[5][6] tooXclusive ranked his breakthrough single "Miracle" as 3rd on its "Top 10 Songs For The Month Of October" 2016.[7] In 2017, tooXclusive named him as "one of the sixteen artists you need to know.[8]
Early life and career
[edit]He started out as a church choir[9].[citation needed] He achieved recognition in 2016 for his smash hit single "Miracle"[10] featuring Lil Kesh, and the song was produced by "CKay" popularly known as "CKay Yo".
Chart (2016) | Song | Peak position |
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Playdata Chart | "Miracle" (feat. Lil Kesh) | 7[11] |
Dice Ailes was on "The Beat 99.9 FM" with "Gbemi" on Drive Time Show, where they discuss about his album, singles, collaborations.[12]
2016: Beat FM Xmas concert
[edit]On 21 December 2016, Dice Ailes shared stage with like's of WSTRN, Krept and Konan, Migos alongside Lil Kesh at the "Beat FM Xmas concert" 2016 in Lagos.[13]
Educational background
[edit]He schooled in Nigeria and Ghana then located to Canada where he studied at York University[14] and also started his musical career before relocating back to Nigeria after his record deal with Chocolate City in 2014.
Artistry
[edit]In an interview with Tush Magazine,[15] Dice Ailes describes his style of music as "Afro-pop" "RnB", in his word
“ | I’m a pretty versatile artist. I don’t have a specific genre. I started off rapping, then as I grew up it sort of just graduated to a lot of different stuff. So right now, I just do Afro-pop, RnB; you know what I’m saying, I just mix everything up. | ” |
Notable performances
[edit]He has performed in several popular events, including:
- Industry Nite (2015)[16]
- LoudNProud (2015)[17]
- Felabration (2016)[18]
- Jimmy's Jump Off (2016)[19]
- Beat FM Xmas concert (2016)
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]Year | Title | Album |
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2014 | "Fantasy" | Non-album single |
"Telephone" | ||
2015 | "Machinery" | |
2016 | "Miracle" | |
2017 | "Ella" | |
2015 | "Awon Temi" (Loose Kaynon featuring Dice Ailes & Koker) |
The Gemini Project[20][21] |
2016 | "Brooklyn" (Ice Prince feat. Dice Ailes) |
Jos To The World |
2017 | "Olohungbo" (Masterkraft feat. Ceeza, YCEE & Dice Ailes) |
Non-album single |
"No Favors"[22] (Yung6ix feat. Dice Ailes & Mr. Jollof) |
Compilation singles
[edit]Year | Title | Album |
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2015 | "Drank" (DJ Lambo, Milli, Dice Ailes)) |
TICBN |
"Oh No No" (Dice Ailes) |
Compilation albums
[edit]Year | Title | Released Date |
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2015 | "The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation | 30 April 2015 |
Cover
[edit]Year | Artist | Title |
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2016 | M.I & Dice Ailes | "Controlla (refix)"[23] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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2015 | tooXclusive Awards | Best New Artiste[24] | "Himself" | Nominated[25] |
2016 | The Headies | Rookie of The Year | "Himself" | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Says, Http://Gurusgist com (1 September 2016). "360Focus: Roll The Dice, Mr. Miyagi Is In Town". 360Nobs. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ "Watch Chocolate City's Newest Signee Dice Ailes' Video For 'Yemisi' | OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ "I Stand For Versatility – Dice Ailes |". Leadership. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Dice Ailes Joins Chocolate City". P.M. News. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Mayorkun Wins "Rookie of the Year" Award at The Headies 2016". BellaNaija. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Mayorkun, Terry Apala or Dice Ailes: Who will win the Headies 2016 Rookie of the Year award?". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Top 10 Songs For The Month Of October". WetinHappen Magazine. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "TooXclusive's Artistes To Watch In 2017!!!". tooXclusive. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ "Artiste of the week: Choc Boy, Diles Ailes - Tribune". Nigeria Tribune. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ Akan, Joey. "Dice Ailes will be a star with Miracle". Pluse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ Solanke, Abiola. "Tekno"s "Pana" is the hottest song on Playdata Radio Chart". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Dice Ailes On The Drive Time Show With Gbemi | The Beat 99.9 FM". The Beat 99.9 FM. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ Solanke, Abiola. "Migos: Hip hop group party with Nigerian teens at Beat FM Xmas concert". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "Chocolate City star Dice Ailes features Lil Kesh in new single 'Miracle' - Vanguard News". Vanguard. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Dice Ailes on his "Choc Boy" journey. - Tush Magazine". Tush Magazine. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ Banah, Namang. "Industry Nite: Milli, Koker, Dice, M.I tore apart the stage". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ Adiele, Chinedu. "LoudNProudLive Series: Mr 2kay, Koker, Milli, Dice Ailes, Tomi Odunsi, Samad, others set stage on fire". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ Helen, Ajomole. "Check out artiste lined up to celebrate late Fela Kuti in 2016 (photos)". Naij. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ Adesanya, Adedayo. "Jimmy"s Jump Off Mainland Invasion 2016". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Loose Kaynon - The Gemini Project". cloud 9. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ Base, MTV (12 January 2016). "News : loose kaynon releases "The Gemini Project"". MTV Base. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Yung6ix ft. Dice Ailes & Mr. Jollof – No Favors". 360nobs. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ Solanke, Abiola. "New Music: M.I Abaga, Dice Ailes - "Controlla" (refix)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "tooXclusive Awards 2015 Nominees List". tooXclusive. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "tooXclusive AWARDS 2015 - WINNERS!". tooXclusive. Retrieved 9 May 2017.