Tayo Sound

Tayo Sound
Born
Prince Tayo Adeoluwa Isaiah Oyekan

(2002-02-13) 13 February 2002
Reading, England
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2012–present
Labels

Tayo Adeoluwa Isaiah Oyekan (born 13 February 2002), known professionally as Tayo Sound, is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist from Reading. Signed to Arista Records's Black Butter imprint, he released a number of singles, starting with "Cold Feet" (2020), and the EP Runaway (2021). He has since collaborated with the likes of Rudimental and Pixey.

Early life

Oyekan was born in Reading, Berkshire to a Scottish mother and a Scottish-Nigerian father[1] and grew up in the suburb of Tilehurst. His father was a pastor. Oyekan attended Birch Copse Primary School and Little Heath School.[2] He left school at age 16 after completing his GCSEs to pursue music.[3]

Career

Under his own name Tayo Oyekan at age 10, he was a 2012 Has Reading Got Talent? finalist and self-released the single "Feels Like" to raise money for local charities.[4] Another early release was "Broken".[5] At age 14, Oyekan started busking on the streets of Reading town centre.[6] He uploaded demos to Soundcloud, including "Yes or No", which was shared by HillyDilly and caught the attention of the Arista Records imprint Black Butter.[7]

After signing, Oyekan released his debut single "Cold Feet" in 2020[8] as well as "Heartbreaker",[9] "Someone New"[10] and "Gone".[11] "Cold Feet" and "Heartbreaker" were "two of the most streamed tracks" on Spotify's Our Generation playlist.[12] His debut EP Runaway was released in 2021.[13] He also released the single "Nervous". Oyekan performed at Reading and Leeds Festivals on the BBC Music Introducing stage[14] and Dot to Dot Festival.[15]

In 2022, Oyekan released the singles "Forwards & Backwards"[16] and "Two Left Feet" featuring Oscar Scheller,[17] collaborated with Rudimental on "Hide and Seek",[18] and featured on Cassia's "Confidence".[19] This was followed by a collaboration with Pixey on "Daisy Chain" in 2023.[20] "Daisy Chain" became Pixey's biggest release as of January 2024.[21]

Artistry

Oyekan was first introduced to music through church. He discovered Vance Joy and became "addicted" to his Dream Your Life Away (2014) album. Oyekan's songwriting influences include Jon Bellion and John Deacon of Queen.[1]

Discography

EPs

  • Runaway (2021)

Compilations

  • Demos Vol 1 (2020)

Singles

  • "Cold Feet" (2020)
  • "Heartbreaker" (2020)
  • "Someone New" (2020)
  • "Gone" (2020)
  • "Nervous" (2021)
  • "Two Left Feet" (2022) featuring Oscar Scheller
  • "Forwards & Backwards" (2022)
  • "Hide and Seek" (2022) with Rudimental
  • "Daisy Chain" (2023) with Pixey
  • "Moved Away" (2025) with George Moir
  • "light exposures" (2025) with Manta
  • "Confidence" (2022) by Cassia

References

  1. 1 2 Greenwood, Douglas (5 November 2020). "Tayo Sound is alt-pop's new heartbroken teen hero". i-D. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  2. ↑ Sirrel, Ollie (28 August 2021). "Reading Festival: Tayo Sound's incredible rise to the top". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  3. ↑ Murray, Robin (28 January 2021). "Next Wave #1000: Tayo Sound". Clash. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Talented Tilehurst 10-year-old releases debut charity single". Get Reading. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  5. ↑ Hayes, John (25 March 2021). "The Bad Penny Review: Tayo Sound's Runaway". Rory Gallagher Music Library. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  6. ↑ Drew, Sophie (29 August 2021). "From Little Heath School to Reading Festival: Tayo Sound on how a Year 4 talent show changed his life". Berkshire Life. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  7. ↑ Barlow, Nigel (11 April 2022). "Tayo to play Manchester gig". About Manchester. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  8. ↑ Murray, Robin (25 June 2020). "Tayo Sound's 'Cold Feet' Explores The Insecurities Of Young Love". Clash. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  9. ↑ Breedon, Jakk (25 August 2020). "Tayo Sound – Heartbreaker". A1234. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  10. ↑ Tobie (19 October 2020). "Tayo Sound Continues Golden Streak With New Single "Someone New"". Cultr. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "Tayo Sound shares new track 'Gone'". DIY. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  12. ↑ Pain, Andre (8 February 2021). "Spotify's streaming data reveals power of influential playlists". Music Week. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  13. ↑ Mylrea, Hannah (10 March 2021). "Watch Tayo Sound perform 'Runaway', 'Cold Feet' and 'Ruby Red' for NME Home Sessions". NME. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  14. ↑ "Tayo Sound - Someone New (Reading Festival 2021)". BBC Reading + Leeds. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  15. ↑ Mead, Kerry; Packer, Issy (2021). "Review: Dot to Dot Festival 2021". The Everyday. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  16. ↑ "Tayo Sound wrestles with a failing relationship on his new single, 'Forwards & Backwards'". Dork. 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  17. ↑ "Tayo Sound links up with Oscar Scheller for 'Two Left Feet'". DIY. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  18. ↑ Murray, Robin (19 August 2022). "Tayo Sound, Rudimental Combine On 'Hide And Seek'". Clash. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  19. ↑ "Cassia team up with Tayo Sound on the indulgent single "Confidence"". Earmilk. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  20. ↑ Murray, Robin (14 June 2023). "PIXEY Links With Tayo Sound On 'Daisy Chain'". Clash. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  21. ↑ Booton, James (12 January 2024). "Artist Spotlight - Pixey". Liverpool Music City. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
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