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Tay Iwar
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Participations

129
Songwriter
1
Singer
101
Performer
82
Producer
37
Co-Performer
Bio
Austin Iornongu Iwar, known professionally as Tay Iwar, is a multi-talented Nigerian artist who excels in singing, songwriting, record production, composition, and sound engineering. In 2014, he released his widely acclaimed mixtape album "Passport," which garnered him a nomination in the Nigerian Teens Choice Awards. He signed a publishing contract with Warner Chappell Music, further solidifying his position in the music industry. With his distinctive fusion of neo soul and alternative music, he has garnered a global fanbase and earned accolades.
Discography
Albums4
Summer Breeze
Summer Breeze2023 • AlbumTracks: 8
GOLD
GOLD2019 • AlbumTracks: 8
Gemini
Gemini2019 • AlbumTracks: 16
Passport
Passport2014 • AlbumTracks: 12
EPs3
Love & Isolation
Love & Isolation2021 • EPTracks: 5
1997
19972018 • EPTracks: 3
Renascentia
Renascentia2016 • EPTracks: 7
Singles16
Why Evils
Why Evils2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Don't Lie / See It Through - A Colors Show
Don't Lie / See It Through - A Colors Show2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Summer Breeze
Summer Breeze2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Healing
Healing2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Bad4u
Bad4u2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Peaking
Peaking2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Golden
Golden2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Stranger
Stranger2019 • SingleTracks: 1
SIDELINES
SIDELINES2019 • SingleTracks: 1
HOW
HOW2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Video Star
Video Star2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Wuse II
Wuse II2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Elysium
Elysium2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Into The Flame
Into The Flame2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Pain
Pain2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Coda
Coda2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Label
Record Label associated with Tay Iwar - past and current.
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