Dice Ailes Explained
Dice Ailes |
Birth Name: | Shasha Damilola Alesh |
Birth Date: | 1996 8, df=y |
Nationality: | Nigerian- Canadian |
Alma Mater: | York University |
Years Active: | 2014–present |
Module: | |
Shasha Damilola Alesh better known by his stage name Dice Ailes, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper. In July 2014, he signed a record deal with Chocolate City.[1] He was nominated for Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2016.[2] [3] In 2016, TooXclusive ranked his breakthrough single "Miracle" third on its list of the "Top 10 Songs for the month of October".[4] In 2017, tooXclusive named him as "one of the sixteen artists you need to know.[5]
Early life and education
He schooled in Nigeria at lagooz college, Republic of Benin, and Ghana then relocated to Canada where he studied at York University and also started his musical career before relocating back to Nigeria after his record deal with Chocolate City in 2014.[6]
Career
He started out in a church choir. He started out too with Hyce- age, coker, Millie and Reihnard while in the label.[7] He achieved recognition in 2016 for his CKay-produced single "Miracle" featuring Lil Kesh.[8] [9]
On 21 December 2016, Dice Ailes shared stage with the likes of WSTRN, Krept and Konan, Migos alongside Lil Kesh at the "Beat FM Xmas concert" 2016 in Lagos.[10]
In an interview with Tush Magazine, Dice Ailes describes his style of music as "Afro-pop RnB".[11] In his words:He also said in 2018 that he didn't sing the song "Otedola" to either get money from billionaire Femi Otedola or get close to his family. He said "Whatever you do, people will always have their reservations and opinions, but I didn't do the song to get money from Otedola or to get close to his family. I was just having fun . Surprisingly, upon releasing the song, I got to meet Otedola and he gave me a lot of money. I am close to the family members and I call him on the telephone whenever I like. I didn't plan for all these as some people have said".[12] In 2020 a fan once challenged Dice for not lending his voice to the rape issue that was happening in Nigeria. The singer replied that he was not a Nigerian, this led to a row on Twitter as his fans vowed to disown the singer. [13]
Discography
Singles
As lead artist !Year!Title!Album2014 | "Fantasy" | Non-album single |
"Telephone" |
2015 | "Machinery" |
2016 | "Miracle" |
2017 | "Ella" |
2017 | "Otedola" |
2018 | "mr biggs" |
2018 | "Dicey" |
2018 | "Enough" |
2019 | "Alakori"[14] (feat. Falz)"Ginika" |
2020 | "Pim Pim" (feat Olamide)[15] | |
Compilation singles
As lead artistYear | Title | Album |
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2015 | "Drank" (DJ Lambo, Milli, Dice Ailes) | TICBN |
"Oh No No" (Dice Ailes) | |
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Awards and nominations
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Dice Ailes Joins Chocolate City. P.M. News. 27 April 2017. 11 July 2014.
- Web site: Mayorkun Wins 'Rookie of the Year' Award at The Headies 2016. BellaNaija. 27 April 2017.
- Web site: Mayorkun, Terry Apala or Dice Ailes: Who will win the Headies 2016 Rookie of the Year award?. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 27 April 2017. 19 December 2016.
- Web site: Top 10 Songs for the Month Of October. WetinHappen Magazine. 27 April 2017. 7 November 2016. 11 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180911042320/http://www.wetinhappen.com.ng/top-10-songs-for-the-month-of-october/. dead.
- Web site: TooXclusive's Artistes To Watch in 2017!!!. tooXclusive. 19 May 2017. 15 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170615070858/http://tooxclusive.com/nice-tracks/tooxclusives-artistes-watch-2017/. dead.
- Web site: Chocolate City star Dice Ailes features Lil Kesh in new single 'Miracle' – Vanguard News. Vanguard. 27 April 2017. 10 October 2016.
- Web site: Artiste of the week: Choc Boy, Diles Ailes – Tribune. Nigerian Tribune. 19 May 2017. 12 May 2017.
- Web site: Akan. Joey. Dice Ailes will be a star with Miracle. Pluse Nigeria. 27 April 2017. 29 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170429070818/http://pulse.ng/buzz/dice-ailes-will-be-a-star-with-miracle-id6033688.html. dead.
- Web site: Rising act, Millywine teams up with Dice Ailes on 'Run Up'. Vanguard Newspaper. 28 June 2020. 19 September 2020.
- Web site: Solanke. Abiola. Migos: Hip hop group party with Nigerian teens at Beat FM Xmas concert. Pulse Nigeria. 29 April 2017. 10 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170510151925/http://pulse.ng/buzz/migos-hip-hop-group-party-with-nigerian-teens-at-beat-fm-xmas-concert-id5931882.html. dead.
- Web site: Dice Ailes on his 'Choc Boy' journey. – Tush Magazine. Tush Magazine. 9 May 2017. 12 January 2016. 20 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170620035620/http://tushmagazine.com.ng/dice-ailes/. dead.
- Web site: I didn't sing to get money from Femi Otedola –Dice Ailes. 2021-02-25. Punch Newspapers. en-US.
- Web site: 2020-05-31. Nigerians disown Dice Ailes after he denies his Nigerian roots. 2021-11-23. Mynigeria. en. 23 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211123110850/https://www.mynigeria.com/NigeriaHomePage/entertainment/Nigerians-disown-Dice-Ailes-after-he-denies-his-Nigerian-roots-360022. dead.
- Web site: Listen: Falz And Dice Ailes Release New Catchy Tune "Alakori". 8 June 2019. The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 9 June 2019.
- Web site: Dice Ailes features Olamide on 'Pim Pim'. P.M News. 28 March 2020. 19 September 2020.
- Web site: Loose Kaynon – The Gemini Project. cloud 9. 9 May 2017.
- Web site: Base. MTV. News : loose kaynon releases "The Gemini Project". MTV Base. 9 May 2017. 12 January 2016.
- Web site: Yung6ix ft. Dice Ailes & Mr. Jollof – No Favors. 360nobs. 10 May 2017. 9 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170509191624/https://www.360nobs.com/2017/05/music-yung6ix-ft-dice-ailes-mr-jollof-no-favors/. dead.
- Web site: Solanke. Abiola. New Music: M.I Abaga, Dice Ailes – "Controlla" (refix). Pulse Nigeria. 29 April 2017.
- Web site: tooXclusive Awards 2015 Nominees List. tooXclusive. 9 May 2017.
- Web site: tooXclusive AWARDS 2015 – WINNERS!. tooXclusive. 9 May 2017.
- News: Wizkid, Davido, Simi and Mayorkun are among the big winners at the 12th edition of the Headies Music Awards.. Ohunyon. Ehis. 7 May 2018. 4 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180704204722/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/headies-2018-winners-list-id8339846.html. dead.