Donae’o (UK singer, songwriter & rapper Ian Greenidge)

Ian Greenidge, better known by his stage name Donae'o (/doʊ.ˈneɪ.oʊ/ doh-NAY-oh; meaning Gift from God), is a British singer, songwriter and rapper from North-West London. He has worked with numerous British musicians throughout his career including The Streets, Giggs, Lethal Bizzle, Dizzee Rascal, Jme, and Calvin Harris. The single "I'm Fly", released by Donae'o in 2009, reached No. 129 on the UK Singles Chart. His studio album Party Hard was released the same year. In 2016, Donae'o produced and featured on Giggs' single "Lock Doh". It peaked at number 52 on the UK Singles Chart, number 5 on the UK Independent Chart and number 12 on the UK R&B Chart, becoming Giggs' highest charting single. In April 2017, the single was certified Gold by BPI Music with 400,000 sales. In 2017, Donae'o released his mixtape, Sixteen, which featured cuts with Fredo, Young T & Bugsey, Ghetts, Wretch 32 and the late Cadet. In 2019, Donae'o launching his record label Movin Anti, a joint-venture with Island Records. Donae'o is of Ghanaian and Guyanese descent. 2003 People's Choice Awards, Best Live P.A.: "Bounce" 2009 MOBO Awards, Best UK Act (nominated) 2026 MOBO Awards, Song of the Year (nominated) "Donae'o | Artists | Island Records". Island Records. Retrieved 21 October 2018. "Chart Log UK: Asher D – Dyverse". zobbel.de. Tobiaz Zywietz. Retrieved 10 October 2018. Fenner, Shireen. "Ego Is The Enemy: Clash Meets Donae'O". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 21 October 2018. "GIGGS FT DONAEO | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 6 November 2019. "Donae'O Rises To 'Sixteen'". A Nation of Billions. Retrieved 6 November 2019. "Idris Elba links with Donae'O and Sarkodie for new anthem "Party & Bullsh*t"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 November 2019. Donae'o [@Donaeo] (2 January 2020). "I was born in London UK my mother is from Ghana and my Dad was born and raised in Guyana. Where are you and your Mum and Dad from ?" (Tweet) – via Twitter. "Donae'o | Discography". Discogs.com. 19 August 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2020. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 − 1 October 2010 − 7 October 2010". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 October 2018. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50 − 1 October 2010 − 7 October 2010". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 October 2018.