Ayoni (singer)
American singer-songwriter (born 1999)
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Ayoni Thompson (born 1999), known mononymously as Ayoni, is a Bajan singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles.[5][6][7]
- Singer-songwriter
Early life
Ayoni was born in Barbados and moved to Miami as a young child. Throughout her childhood, Ayoni spent time living in Singapore, Jakarta and California.[2] She began singing through her church choir, and also enjoyed creative writing, piano and guitar growing up.[1]
Ayoni said she grew up listening to artists including Adele, Aretha Franklin, Bon Iver, Frank Ocean and Stevie Wonder.[8]
Career
Ayoni attended the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, studying popular music performance beginning in 2017.[2] She has cited Dijon, Lianne La Havas and Moses Sumney as musical influences.[8]
Discography
Ayoni has independently released three projects, as well as several singles.[8][9]
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Isola |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Iridescent |
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| The Vision |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Divine" | 2019 | Iridescent |
| "Malibu" | ||
| "Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Disco Dancing" (with Namy) | ||
| "The Patriots" | 2021 | |
| "If You Leave" | The Vision | |
| "You Said I Love You Too Soon" | 2022 | |
| "Before I Prosper" | ||
| "Purpose" | 2023 | Non-album single |
| "Bitter in Love" | 2024 | Isola |
| "San Francisco" | ||
| "2" | 2025 |
