Duncan Daniels

Duncan Daniels is a musician, producer and songwriter whose career spans over two decades of sonic exploration and emotional storytelling. Blending the soul of Alt Country, the roots of Americana and the vibrant rhythms of African music, Duncan’s sound defies borders—both musical and emotional. His signature style fuses timeless melodies with raw, heartfelt lyrics, inviting listeners into deeply personal yet universally resonant experiences. Duncan is also a voting member of the Recording Academy

Early life and education

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.

Career

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.

Discography

Songs

Albums

Dan Cain: Honesty & Nostalgia
The Time Traveler Ep
Songs of limitless optimism - S.O.L.O
Afro-eclectic
More Than a Decade of Music
Art of Me
Sho Stoppah
I Don Taya
Dan Cain: Honesty & Nostalgia album reception and performance

Duncan Daniels’ new album Dan Cain: Honesty & Nostalgia has performed remarkably well since its release. The album has garnered over half a million streams within its first week and climbed into the top 10 Rock Albums on Apple Music Nigeria. The album currently holds the record as the longest run at number one by a Nigerian Rock Artist on this chart, 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 five-star reviews from major music sites like Notion, The Fader, and Music News, and continues to gain momentum on platforms like Spotify.
Standout tracks such as Take my hand and Holy Water have been lauded for their profound arrangements, including contributions from the Czech [National Symphony Orchestra] and a Ukrainian guitarist Vitaliy Tkachuk who recorded a solo during a bomb raid.
Overall, Dan Cain: Honesty & Nostalgia is being celebrated as a global masterpiece, blending rock, orchestral, and personal storytelling elements to create a deeply resonant project.