Duncan Daniels is a musician, producer and songwriter whose career spans over two decades. His work blends the soul of Alt Country, the roots of Americana and the vibrant rhythms of African music. Duncan is also a voting member of the Recording Academy.
Duncan Daniels was born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States to Nigerian parents. In his early life, he lived in between England and Nigeria, Port Harcourt precisely. He had his first degree in Music Production from Berklee College of Music.
Daniels started playing music at the age of 11 and started working on music production at age 15. In 2006, he released his debut 12-track album " I Don Taya", and in 2010 released his second studio album titled "Sho Stoppah".
He was nominated for "Best US Based Male Artist Of The Year" at the 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and "Best Diaspora Artist of the Year" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Duncan Danielsâ album Dan Cain: Honesty & Nostalgia currently holds the record as the longest run at number one by a Nigerian Rock Artist in the 10 Rock Albums on Apple Music Nigeria, holding the position for over one week straight. Critics have praised it for its heartfelt songwriting and unique production approach, featuring nearly 50 musicians from 15 countries. The album has earned positive reviews from major music sites like Notion, The Fader, and Music News.