Ayo Jay discovered his abilities for singing and songwriting at a young age. After graduating from high school in Nigeria in 2007, Ayo Jay relocated to the United States to pursue a college degree in finance and investment from Baruch College. 　　In 2013, Ayo Jay signed a recording deal with One Nation Records and released "Your Number" on 21 June 2013. The music video for "Your Number" was shot in Atlanta. Its remix features rap vocals from Fetty Wap and was released on 16 July 2015. "Your Number" was re-released by RCA Records on 11 November 2015, after Ayo Jay signed a record deal with the label