Dice Ailes
Introduction
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. He was nominated for Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2016. In 2016, TooXclusive ranked his breakthrough single "Miracle" third on its list of the "Top 10 Songs for the month of October". In 2017, tooXclusive named him as "one of the sixteen artists you need to know.
Early life and education
He schooled in Nigeria and Ghana then located 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.
Career
He started out as a church choir. He achieved recognition in 2016 for his CKay-produced single "Miracle" featuring Lil Kesh.
2016: Beat FM Xmas concert
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.
Artistry
In an interview with Tush Magazine, Dice Ailes describes his style of music as "Afro-pop RnB". In his words:
Discography
Singles
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| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2014 | "Fantasy" | Non-album single |
| "Telephone" | ||
| 2015 | "Machinery" | |
| 2016 | "Miracle" | |
| 2017 | "Ella" | |
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| 2015 | "Awon Temi" (Loose Kaynon featuring Dice Ailes & Koker) |
The Gemini Project |
| 2016 | "Brooklyn" (Ice Prince feat. Dice Ailes) |
Jos To The World |
| 2017 | "Olohungbo" (Masterkraft feat. Ceeza, YCEE & Dice Ailes) |
Non-album single |
| "No Favors" (Yung6ix feat. Dice Ailes & Mr. Jollof) |
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Compilation singles
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| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2015 | "Drank" (DJ Lambo, Milli, Dice Ailes) |
TICBN |
| "Oh No No" (Dice Ailes) |
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Compilation albums
| Year | Title | Released Date |
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| 2015 | The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation | 30 April 2015 |
Cover
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| Year | Artist | Title |
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| 2016 | M.I & Dice Ailes | "Controlla (refix)" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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| 2015 | tooXclusive Awards | Best New Artiste | "Himself" | Nominated |
| 2016 | The Headies | Rookie of The Year | "Himself" | Nominated |