Dare Art Alade Biography

Dare is a multi-platinum Afro-R&B singer, composer, record producer, and businessperson from Nigeria. He is also the creative director of Livespot360 and the son of the renowned African jazz musician and entertainer Art Alade.

Full Name :

Dare Art Alade

Date of Birth :

February 9, 1982

Place of Birth :

Lagos State, Nigeria

Highest Qualification :

B.Sc

Occupation :

Singer | Record Producer | Businessperson

Parent :

Olapeju Art Alade (Father)

Net Worth :

$2 million

Social Media Handles :

Instagram: @dareynow
Twitter: @dareynow

Early Life & Education

Dare Art Alade was born in Lagos on the 9th of February, 1982, into the family of renowned jazz musician Olapeju Alade, popularly known as Art Alade. He is the fifth and last child of Olapeju.

Career

Dare developed his abilities at a young age, singing with a number of choruses, including the Cathedral Choir and afterward the National Troupe of Nigeria Choir. He started frequently performing in bars in and around Lagos, Ibadan, and other Nigerian cities at the age of 15. During one of those late-night sessions, he met a Cool FM executive, a top radio station, who valued his voice and his capacity for audience interaction. The tenacious young man started traveling back and forth between Cool FM and the University of Lagos, where he was pursuing a degree in music and performing with the Cappella group The Chordwebs. He had the chance to learn the fundamentals of radio production and marketing while working at Cool FM.

Dare has had success as a radio and television personality, participating as a coach, judge, and host on a number of TV programs, including The Voice Nigeria, Project Fame West Africa, and Nigerian Idol. In addition, he has experience as a Master of Ceremonies, voice actor, and philanthropist.

Dare is a co-founder of Livespot360, a creative company behind some of Nigeria’s most controversial performances. The Grammy Award winners Kelly Rowland, Ciara, Cardi B, and worldwide super influencer and TV personality Kim Kardashian have all performed at Livespot360-organized concerts and festivals that have set the standard for live entertainment in Nigeria.

Discography

Albums

2020 Way Home
2015 Naked
2011 DoubleDare
2009 unDareyted
2006 From Me 2 U

Singles

2020 Jah Guide Me
2015 Pray For Me
2015 Asiko Laiye (Remix)
2013 Special Fever
2011 The Way You Are (Remix)
2010 The Way You Are
2010 Don’t Let Me Know
2010 Sisi Eko
2010 Ba Ni Ki Di
2009 No Stars
2009 Let You Know
2009 Style Na Style Remix
2009 Stroke Me
2009 More
2008 Not The Girl
2008 Carry Dey Go
2008 With This Woman
2006 Fuji
2006 Escalade

Awards & Nominations

Won

Best Picture / Musical Video Awards for Musical excellence in Nigeria
2015: Best Male Artiste: Inspirational at All Africa Music Award
2011: Recording of the Year at The Headies 2011
2011: Best R&B Single of the Year at The Headies 2011
2009: Video of the Year at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
2009: Best Use of Costume at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
2009: Best R&B Video at the Channel O Music Video Awards
2009: Best R&B at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
2009: Best Music Video of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards
2009: Best Male Video at the Channel O Music Video Awards
2006: Best R&B Video at the Channel O Music Video Awards

Nominated

Best R&B Album at the Awards for Musical excellence in Nigeria
2012: Most stylish Artist – Male at the FAB Awards
2011: Video of the year at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
2011: Best Vocal Performance at The Headies Awards
2011: Best Use of Costumes at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
2011: Best RnB Video at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
2011: Best R&B Pop Album at The Headies Awards
2011: Best Afro Pop Video at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
2011: Artist of the Year at The Headies Awards
2009: Best Vocal Performance – Male at the Hip Hop World Awards
2009: Best Single Recording at the Hip Hop World Awards
2009: Best R&B at the MTV Music Video Awards
2007: Best R&B Song at the Awards for Musical excellence in Nigeria
2012: Best Use of Costumes at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
2012: Best Highlife at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
2013: Music Video of the Year at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards
2015: Best Male Artiste: Inspirational at the Africa Music Awards

Net Worth

According to different sources, Dare Art Alade’s net worth is estimated at around $2 million. He has realized his wealth from his career so far.

Social Media Handles

Dare has a huge fanbase on social media platforms. He has verified Instagram and Twitter accounts with 360,000 and 754,000 followers respectively. You can follow him through the following handles.
Instagram: @dareynow
Twitter: @dareynow