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Dice Ailes
Born
Shasha Damilola Alesh

Victoria Island, Lagos-Nigeria [citation needed]
Other namesMr. Miyagi[1]
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materYork University
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Rapper
Years active2014 (2014) – present
RelativesTee Tash[2]
Musical career
GenresPop, Afro pop, Afro Hip-hop
LabelsChocolate 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

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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
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

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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

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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.

 
Dice Ailes (2016)

Artistry

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In an interview with Tush Magazine,[15] Dice Ailes describes his style of music as "Afro-pop" "RnB", in his word

Notable performances

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He has performed in several popular events, including:

Discography

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Singles

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As lead artist
Year Title Album
2014 "Fantasy" Non-album single
"Telephone"
2015 "Machinery"
2016 "Miracle"
2017 "Ella"
As featured artist
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

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As lead artist
Year Title Album
2015 "Drank"
(DJ Lambo, Milli, Dice Ailes)) 		TICBN
"Oh No No"
(Dice Ailes)

Compilation albums

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Year Title Released Date
2015 "The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation 30 April 2015

Cover

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As lead artist
Year Artist Title
2016 M.I & Dice Ailes "Controlla (refix)"[23]

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2015 tooXclusive Awards Best New Artiste[24] "Himself" Nominated[25]
2016 The Headies Rookie of The Year "Himself" Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Says, Http://Gurusgist com (1 September 2016). "360Focus: Roll The Dice, Mr. Miyagi Is In Town". 360Nobs. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Watch Chocolate City's Newest Signee Dice Ailes' Video For 'Yemisi' | OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  3. ^ "I Stand For Versatility – Dice Ailes |". Leadership. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Dice Ailes Joins Chocolate City". P.M. News. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  5. ^ "Mayorkun Wins "Rookie of the Year" Award at The Headies 2016". BellaNaija. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Top 10 Songs For The Month Of October". WetinHappen Magazine. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  8. ^ "TooXclusive's Artistes To Watch In 2017!!!". tooXclusive. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  9. ^ "Artiste of the week: Choc Boy, Diles Ailes - Tribune". Nigeria Tribune. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  10. ^ Akan, Joey. "Dice Ailes will be a star with Miracle". Pluse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  11. ^ Solanke, Abiola. "Tekno"s "Pana" is the hottest song on Playdata Radio Chart". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  12. ^ "Dice Ailes On The Drive Time Show With Gbemi | The Beat 99.9 FM". The Beat 99.9 FM. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  13. ^ Solanke, Abiola. "Migos: Hip hop group party with Nigerian teens at Beat FM Xmas concert". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  14. ^ "Chocolate City star Dice Ailes features Lil Kesh in new single 'Miracle' - Vanguard News". Vanguard. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  15. ^ "Dice Ailes on his "Choc Boy" journey. - Tush Magazine". Tush Magazine. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  16. ^ Banah, Namang. "Industry Nite: Milli, Koker, Dice, M.I tore apart the stage". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  17. ^ Adiele, Chinedu. "LoudNProudLive Series: Mr 2kay, Koker, Milli, Dice Ailes, Tomi Odunsi, Samad, others set stage on fire". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  18. ^ Helen, Ajomole. "Check out artiste lined up to celebrate late Fela Kuti in 2016 (photos)". Naij. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  19. ^ Adesanya, Adedayo. "Jimmy"s Jump Off Mainland Invasion 2016". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  20. ^ "Loose Kaynon - The Gemini Project". cloud 9. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  21. ^ Base, MTV (12 January 2016). "News : loose kaynon releases "The Gemini Project"". MTV Base. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  22. ^ "Yung6ix ft. Dice Ailes & Mr. Jollof – No Favors". 360nobs. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  23. ^ Solanke, Abiola. "New Music: M.I Abaga, Dice Ailes - "Controlla" (refix)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  24. ^ "tooXclusive Awards 2015 Nominees List". tooXclusive. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  25. ^ "tooXclusive AWARDS 2015 - WINNERS!". tooXclusive. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
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