Your Number (Ayo Jay song)

"Your Number"
Single by Ayo Jay
Released21 June 2013 (original)
24 June 2016 (re-release)
Genre
Length3:24
LabelOne Nation (original)
RCA (re-release)
Songwriters
  • Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr.
  • Melvin Alli-Owe
ProducerMelvitto
Ayo Jay singles chronology
"Omo Yen"
(2013) 		"Your Number"
(2013) 		"Available"
(2013)
Music video
"Your Number" on YouTube

"Your Number" is a song by English-born Nigerian singer Ayo Jay. Produced by British record producer Melvitto, it was first released on 21 June 2013 by One Nation Records and re-released on 24 June 2016 by RCA Records.[1][2] In February 2017, the song was certified gold in the United States by the RIAA.[3] According to Raro Lae, "Your Number" is the first ever Nigerian song to sit on any Billboard chart without any features.[4]

Background

"Your Number" was recorded while Ayo Jay was attending Baruch College in New York, where he studied economics and finance. The song was recorded in East New York, Brooklyn, in Melvitto's room after he played Ayo Jay unused beats he brought back from Nigeria. Ayo Jay freestyled the hook "Can I get your number?" and completed the song over two days.[5] After graduating in 2013, he signed to One Nation Records and released the song, whose early success surprised him.[5] Although the song aligned with contemporary Afropop trends, it initially gained stronger traction internationally than in Nigeria, with online engagement coming from the United Kingdom, United States, and the Middle East.[5] He stated that the song was difficult to promote in Nigeria because it differed from the dominant local sound at the time.[5] The remix was originally intended to feature Burna Boy, but the collaboration did not materialize.[6] Ayo Jay signed with RCA Records on 24 June 2016 and the label re-released "Your Number" as his debut single under the label.[2]

Music videos

Two music videos were released for "Your Number". The first video was shot in Atlanta and released on 7 October 2013. Atlanta-based dance group Twerk Team appear in the video.[7] In the video, Ayo Jay arrives at a house party and interacts with friends before noticing a woman who attracts his attention. He approaches her, dances with her, and attempts to get to know her. Throughout the video, scenes of Jay performing the song are intercut with choreography by Twerk Team. The video ends with him successfully obtaining her phone number.[8] In December 2013, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) banned the video. After the ban and his signing with RCA Records, Ayo Jay decided to shoot a second video.[9][10]

The second music video for "Your Number" was released on 30 August 2016. Directed by Ben Griffin,[11] the video was shot in Los Angeles and centers on a social media dance challenge inspired by the song's viral popularity. In the visual, Ayo Jay invites fans to submit dance clips for a chance to attend a block party. The video intercuts staged dance performances with scenes of Jay performing, and concludes with a summer block party where he appears alongside selected dancers.[12][13][14]

Remixes

On 16 July 2015, One Nation Records released a remix to "Your Number" featuring American rapper and singer Fetty Wap.[15] Prior to its release, Ayo Jay had announced via Instagram in June 2015 that he was working with Fetty Wap on the remix to his 2013 single.[16] RCA Records released another remix, featuring Chris Brown and Kid Ink, on 23 August 2016.[17]

Accolades

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Collaboration
(Fetty Wap remix) 		Nominated

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop (Billboard) 45
R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[18] 40
UK Independent Singles Breakers Chart (OCC)[19] 10

Certifications

Certifications for "Your Number"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[20] Gold 15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[22] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Version Format Label
Nigeria 21 June 2013 Original Digital download One Nation
Worldwide 16 July 2015 Fetty Wap remix
24 June 2016 Re-release RCA
23 August 2016 Chris Brown and Kid Ink remix

References

  1. ^ ""Can I Get Your Number Girl?" | Listen to Ayo Jay's Spanking New Pop/Dancehall Single "Your Number"". BellaNaija. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Ayo Jay Signs To RCA Records/One Nation Records And Officially Releases First Single "Your Number"". RCA Records. 24 June 2016. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Ayo Jay's "Your Number" Is Now An RIAA Certified Gold Single". The Native. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  4. ^ "@IAmAyoJay Becomes The First Nigerian Artist To Sit On Any USA @Billboard Without Any Features, Debuting In The Top 25!". Rarolae.com. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d "10 New Artists You Need to Know: April 2016". Rolling Stone. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  6. ^ Tomi Idowu. "Culture Custodians #4: Ayo Jay". Culture Custodian. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  7. ^ "A New Star On The Rise! Watch 'Boy Wonder' Ayo Jay's Smashing New Music Video "Your Number"". BellaNaija. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  8. ^ "NEW VIDEO: @iAmAyoJay – Your Number". 13th Street Promotions. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  9. ^ Nathaniel Bivan; Victoria Bamas (21 August 2015). "Nigeria: NBC Bans 18 Songs, Videos". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2026 – via allAfrica.
  10. ^ Tomi Idowu (31 August 2016). "AyoJay finally rereleases the video for Your Number". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 15 February 2026.
  11. ^ "Ayo Jay "Your Number" (Ben Griffin, dir.)". VideoStatic. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  12. ^ Aaron Leaf (30 August 2016). "Ayo Jay's New Video for 'Your Number' Is an Intertextual Masterpiece". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  13. ^ "REVOLT goes to the set of Ayo Jay's "Your Number" video for exclusive premiere". Revolt. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  14. ^ Adelle Platon (31 August 2016). "Ayo Jay Dedicates 'Your Number' Video to the Ladies: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  15. ^ Killakam (16 July 2015). "Nigeria's Ayo Jay Enlists Fetty Wap For The Summer Single 'Your Number'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  16. ^ Ovie Ofugara (26 June 2015). "Ayo Jay Working with Fetty Wap on "Your Number" Remix". NotjustOk. Archived from the original on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  17. ^ "Ayo Jay Adds Numbers to 'Your Number' With Chris Brown & Kid Ink Remix: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on 25 August 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  18. ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  19. ^ "Official Independent Singles Breakers Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  20. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Ayo Jay – Your Number". Radioscope. Retrieved 25 December 2024. Type Your Number in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  21. ^ "British single certifications – Ayo Jay – Your Number". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 21 June 2025. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Your Number Ayo Jay in the "Search:" field.
  22. ^ "American single certifications – Ayo Jay – Your Number". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
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